Poetry Is Life
James CrewsEach week I share poems, essays, and writing prompts meant to open the heart and nourish the soul.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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The Shared World
The Shared World
The first sign of civilization was not
a coin minted from precious metal
with the face of some long-gone leader,
not the coffer made to hold such gold.
The first sign was the currency
of kindness—a few berries off...
Broken/Open
Broken/Open
There is a difference between
being broken, and broken open.
But we don’t always get to choose
which state we slip into during
moments of pain. If simply broken,
we must seek the help of those
opened by their sufferin...
Canada Lily
Canada Lily
A hidden gate swings open
in the humid air when I see
a rare Canada lily blooming
in the understory of our woods—
because we protected it,
wrapped a wall of wire mesh
around the thick-stemmed plant
to keep the deer f...
Without Expectation
Without Expectation
Do everything as if you were
planting a spruce seedling
among stumps in a clearcut,
laying it gently in the earth
where it may or may not grow,
knowing that even if it does
you will not be there to feel
your...
Bonus Poem: In the Sanctuary
Dear friends,
This week’s bonus poem was written after a visit this weekend to Provincetown, where my husband Brad and I shared poems from our book, Love Is for All of Us, in honor of Pride Month. Once again, I was struck by Brad’s cou...
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James Crews is the author of Breathing Room: Poems of Rest & Retreat, Kindness Will Save the World, and editor of several bestselling poetry anthologies, including The Wonder of Small Things, Love Is for All of Us, and How to Love the World.
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