Reading this was a stand-out poetry moment for me. I often notice moments like this, when I'm alone, the noise that has been playing in the background for so long that I had become accustomed to it suddenly drops away, and I'm confronted by a part of myself that was being drowned out. It's a frightening sort of relief.
I have returned back to this so many times. It is beautifully haunting in all the best ways. Thank you for writing it, and also for entrusting us with it.
Just want to say thank you to Andrew from all the way over here in nz. We first discovered his music, “sowers song” is an absolute favourite; then “Wingfeather Saga”, which I & my kids have savored multiple times & now profound poetry. Andrew, you’ve been an inspiration in & brought creative insight into so many areas of our families life! Thank you.
“...Pay attention then to the way your heart
Breathes a sigh of relief when the work
That was never yours anyway is lifted
From your tired hands. Pay attention,
When you clean up the mess, to the treasure
That the wreck unearthed, and give thanks
For your folly and God’s favor.”
That is my favorite part right there. Thank you, Andrew Peterson for this beautiful piece of poetry.
My desire is to pay attention with more intention.
"Pay attention to the eerie silence
When the air conditioner cycles off
And the only sound is the creak of the house. "
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Reading this was a stand-out poetry moment for me. I often notice moments like this, when I'm alone, the noise that has been playing in the background for so long that I had become accustomed to it suddenly drops away, and I'm confronted by a part of myself that was being drowned out. It's a frightening sort of relief.
That last line is alright.
I have returned back to this so many times. It is beautifully haunting in all the best ways. Thank you for writing it, and also for entrusting us with it.
Stunning 💛
This is good because it’s true. Life has taught me that much.
Yes, paying attention and quieting the thoughts
it is where i am these days -- the forward distance has shortened considerably and i want to pay attention
This spoke to me. Thank you.
Wendell Berry-esque.
This one is exceptional. Thank you.
A word for the soul, sir! Thank you 🙏
This is beautiful... thank you!
Just want to say thank you to Andrew from all the way over here in nz. We first discovered his music, “sowers song” is an absolute favourite; then “Wingfeather Saga”, which I & my kids have savored multiple times & now profound poetry. Andrew, you’ve been an inspiration in & brought creative insight into so many areas of our families life! Thank you.
Ooph.