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The Peace of Wild Things : And Other Poems by Wendell Berry 9780141987125

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The Peace of Wild Things : And Other Poems

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I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the worl...

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Some of my favorite modern poetry. Highly recommend!

Sarah · March 21, 2026

Truth....

Forced to self-isolate on this beautiful fall afternoon due to COVID, instead of hiking round and about a beautiful bog with nature trails and migrating Canada geese, I brought nature to my bedroom, mind, and heart. These poems aren't just about nature, though, at least not the nature one finds in bogs. Berry also captures the nature of human minds and hearts. So much truth is explored in this collection. "He troubled me to become what I had not thought to be." (82)

Shannon · September 14, 2024

Beautiful imagery

I find reading to be very calm - but reading poetry about nature is almost meditative. I have seen Wendell Berry poems here and there but when I read this particular poem I went right to Sherlock and Pages and ordered several copies - one for me and several for gifts. Plus - I love this bookstore and it’s proprietors 😉

Mauri · August 25, 2024