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Memory (2/2): part smoke and mirrors job
This short sequence sheds some light on the Parliament of Selves sequence. The shortcomings of my memory described in the last post were bad enough, but what is even more disconcerting about it is...
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Poetry – the last thing on our minds
In 2010 I published this post which attempted to define the appeal of poetry for me. I republished it again in early 2015. As it probably reflects my deepest feelings on the subject it seemed only...
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Unless Soul Clap its Hands and Sing
[S]election is what the egrets teach on the wide open lawn, heads nodding as they read in purposeful silence, a language beyond speech. (White Egrets: page 10) The other recurrent theme on my blog...
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Why Poetry Matters to Me
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! . . . I read thy poem, which contained new significances and beautiful words. My heart was dilated by its eloquent sense. I prayed God to make thee...
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Book Review (1/2): ‘The Forty Rules of Love’
A Mumbai pavement The drive up the section of the Western Ghats from Mumbai towards Panchgani was much less scary than the last time we came. Instead of the single track, with two way traffic winding...
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Discovering Traherne
Part of one of the four Traherne Windows in Audley Chapel, Hereford Cathedral, created by stained-glass artist Tom Denny. (For source of image see link) . . . . reflect upon the perfection of man’s...
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Memory (2/2): part smoke and mirrors job
I’m republishing this short sequence both because it relates to the recent explorations around my Leaps of Faith sequence as well as, in the second part, gives more detail about the hospitalisations I...
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Why Poetry Matters to Me
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! . . . I read thy poem, which contained new significances and beautiful words. My heart was dilated by its eloquent sense. I prayed God to make thee...
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Discovering Traherne
Part of one of the four Traherne Windows in Audley Chapel, Hereford Cathedral, created by stained-glass artist Tom Denny. (For source of image see link) . . . . reflect upon the perfection of man’s...
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Memory (2/2): part smoke and mirrors job
Last Monday’s post makes reference to the breathing experience described here so it seemed worth republishing it again now. The shortcomings of my memory described in the last post were bad enough,...
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