I discovered this wonderful poem while reading some posts in Dr. Daniel McInerny's blog, High Concepts, and I simply must share it with you.
"Artichoke" - by Joseph Hutchison
O heart weighed down by so many wings.
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Yes, ladies and gentlemen; a one-line poem.
We could all use a bit more clarity and simplicity in our lives. Not all expressions of beauty require a long explanation. Sometimes, words can be superfluous. Silence, a word, a phrase; these are perfectly proper value responses.
TJTM,
V
[Citation, as per Joseph Hutchison's website:
“Artichoke” in The Poetry Home Repair Manual: Practical Advice for Beginning Poets, Ted Kooser ed. (University of Nebraska Press, 2005).]
I see you're reading Peter Kreeft. You've won a new follower in me! Looking forward to other entries.
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