When I first titled this post it was “If Lost, Poetry”. But it felt phony. If? Too hypothetical. We’re ALL lost from time to time. Provisionally lost. But… when lost, poetry.
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Fortunately former U.S. Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo, has the right words for us.
“Without poetry, we lose our way” — Joy Harjo
Exactly. And with poetry, we can rediscover our way. Ergo, when lost, I search for the poetry!
No Poetry, No Way!
Sometimes the workflow, the punch lists, and the deadlines mesmerize us. Lull us.
We become lost.
In these moments, I choose poetry. I untether from the routine, the daily demands, the results-driven dynamics for a few heartbeats or hours. In this case, it’s been a full week.
Back from a wandering, wondering week in the West Indies with family. Laughing, telling stories, dining, dancing, sailing, windsurfing, swimming. Reawakening the poetry. Revitalizing the poetry. Rebooting…
When lost, poetry.
What do you think?