"Poetry searches for radiance, poetry is the kingly road that leads us farthest" (Adam Zagajewski)
Showing posts with label Paulus Potter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paulus Potter. Show all posts
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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