Herbert – lucy crispin, poet

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Oct 1, 2024 #Bertol Brecht, #Brecft, #George Herbert, #Herbert, #pleasure, #pleasures, #poem, #poetry, #prayer by Lucy Crispin

The 42 group has been talking about pleasures recently, and I was reminded of this poem, to which one of the group members introduced me a while ago. I think it’s delightful—a great example of a list poem. See what you think of ‘Pleasures‘ by Bertol Brecht.

reviews

“A new and compelling voice, at once both disciplined and passionate, both serious and moving.”
— RV Bailey

“great fluency, directness and command – a really impressive achievement. Every line feels deep and true, and very important in the most direct and clear way, and I hope [‘the two mercies’] is read and treasured by many’

—Clare Shaw

“… the lift of [‘bread of heaven’], steadily rising from the mundanity of sliced bread to an intimation of grace, all managed in a plain conversational style is quite something to behold”

—Greta Stoddart

“… Astonishing precision and accuracy… rhythmically and sonically superb.”
—Martyn Crucefix

Tag: Herbert

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