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| rus bowden
Intermediate Member Username: rusbowden Post Number: 345 Registered: 12-2003 |
Dear Poetry Buffs, Poetry & Poets in Rags Blog It is the Rags before Christmas, and yes, we address (what seems to be) Henry Livingson's verse in our Great Regulars section, along with Christmas poems by Anna George Meek and Christopher Logue there. Our News at Eleven headliner, though, is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," a hymn of peace written in time of war. Indeed, in our first several articles, and in much from our Great Regulars, a worldwide, cross-cultural theme arises from different quarters and wisdom systems of the world. Beyond the seasonal wish, it appears that heading into this winter solstice, remarkable seeds have been planted. These articles address clearly the war and strife in our world, yet through thoughtful underpinnings of healing and heartfelt good will. Today, it is okay to bring wisdom, from wherever it arises, to bear in addressing peace on earth. These are the bells we hear ringing this Christmastime. This week we welcome two Great Regulars. Frieda Hughes has been writing her column for the Times, and making News at Eleven whenever she has. She appears in Great Regulars twice this week. And so does our other new Great Regular, The Brooklyn Rail, specifically the poetry they publish, which has several times, and invariably, made News at Eleven. The Brooklyn Rail also accomplishes a rarity that I believe only The Guardian has done before, with articles in each of our three sections. Indeed, the very last Poetic Obituary is great reading by poet Anne Waldman. Till ringing, singing on its way The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime Of peace on earth, good will to men. A sub-lime Christmas for peace to you all. Yours, Rus Our links: IBPC: Poetry & Poets in Rags Poetry & Poets in Rags Blog IBPC Home IBPC Newswire ~~~~~~~~~~~ |
