In 1224 whilst recovering from an Illness, St Francis of Assisi whose feast we celebrate, sat looking out across the Umbrian plain. He was at the window of the Church and Convent of San Damiano that he himself had restored, stone by stone with his
October 4th being the feast of St Francis of Assisi this is a good time to meditate on an aspect of his life that gets little mention - his walk to Egypt in 1219. As part of his commitment to poverty he refused to ride
Francis and the Crib at Greccio One witness, among the crowd …. reported that Francis included a carved doll which …. seemed to be awakened from sleep when the blessed Father embraced him in both arms. * He led them up the stony path at dusk on
Arriving in Magic Why do I always turn to the stone to try again for a king’s sword, when wizards wait out in the wood set to take me into their service? Again and again I am snatched by flattery to step up and lead, be on the team, sit on the
'Only when you cut the motor will vision find you'
Here is the sixth episode of my podcast - Vincent and the barred window's field. https://theanxiouspoet.podbean.com/e/sixth-episode-vincent-and-the-barred-windows-field/
I am giving a short poetry retreat at the Beild at Blackruthven, Perth. It runs from May 18th - 19th entitled a Poet's Faith details below. It is a wonderful place and it promises to be a rich time.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-anxious-poets-podcast/id1439646858?mt=2 Here is a link to my new podcast - I started it in October and so far there are four episodes. It explores mental health issues in relation to poetry and the creative arts in general. Or another way, it explores poetry and creative arts
'Francis was a prophet in this respect and it is his invitation to each of us to find a way to honour our physicality and our fragility as creatures on a fragile planet.'