“How to Be a Poet” - written and read by Wendell Berry

This poem is featured as an accompaniment to Ellen Davis’ On Being conversation with Krista, “The Art of Being Creatures.” Listen here: onbeing.org/programs/wendell-...
Wendell Berry is a farmer, poet, and environmentalist who has published more than 50 books. He lives in Port Royal, Kentucky.
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[@BeltingBetty]

Thank you so much for sharing this. How special! A profound reminder of the value of silence to lead us back to ourselves.
My heart is wonderfully happy that you sent this.
❤Beverly

[@stevenjohn7014]

Lovely. Reminded me of Coleman Barks reading Rumi

[@KenChawkin]

Beautiful

[@Cuckold_Cockles]

I'd say thank you, but I'd betray my adhering to a screen for this insight.

[@treesb201]

Wonderful