Scott wrote, ” I never could understood poetry. I have learned it is because my eyes and lifeunderstanding (wisdom) needed development. I was introduced to Mary Oliver this year, and have quickly expanded out to other authors. I present the works I have read thus far, and will read again and again. I am enjoying the truth conveyed in the economy of words and pictures of poetry. Remember, a large part of the Old Testament is Poetry. I am starting to get it….”

Red Bird: Poems

by Mary Oliver
Oliver is in her 70’s and lives in Massachusetts. Her writings are largely of nature, but also reflects on other topics. She seems to be going deeper in her personal faith, though I do not know that she is a Christ-follower. Her works are easy to follow, not too terribly symbolic for the rookie poetry reader, and very envisioning. I will never look at a tree the same way again.

House of Belonging

by David Whyte
Whyte’s poetry is much more philosophical and takes some deeper pondering. I often have to read a poem 5 times to begin to get it, but they are rich diggings.