Sunday, 19 January 2014

James Wright's 'A Blessing': Breaking Into Blossom



Paulus Potter, The Spotted Horse, 1653.



A BLESSING (James Wright)


I realised that what I was looking for tonight was simply a beautiful, optimistic poem which would speak for itself. This was one which quickly came to mind, perhaps based on its final lines, above all. Of course, I also love the fact that it is about horses (or ponies).


"Suddenly I realize
That if I stepped out of my body I would break
Into blossom."

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2 comments:

  1. Susan Gillis21 January 2014 at 23:09

    A favorite of mine, too, and a good one for me to happen on today. Happy to discover your blog. Thanks!

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    1. Clarissa Aykroyd21 January 2014 at 23:16

      Thanks so much for stopping by - glad you liked what you found! This poem really lifts my heart.

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