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Comment 7 of 7, added on March 24th, 2008 at 9:37 PM.
I believe with all my heart that this poem is about self, and is one of his
most moving works. Self, at peace with the world, and full of faith.
Jill Brooks from United States
Comment 6 of 7, added on April 13th, 2006 at 10:16 AM.
im usingthis poem for a project in english. i think in a way it uses
symbolsm, you dont have to be big to be important. whatever it is i love it
jessika miller
Comment 5 of 7, added on August 19th, 2005 at 12:55 PM.
Did anyone else pick up on his use of a capitalized god (Him) in a poem
with his trademark no other capital letters. Strange for the son of a
Unitarian minister of that era or not?
Lyman from United States
Comment 4 of 7, added on July 20th, 2005 at 7:39 PM.
As an organist in a small church, this embodies wonderfully the spirit of
such a church.
Nicholas F. Russotto from United States
Comment 3 of 7, added on January 31st, 2005 at 9:43 AM.
I was introduced to this poem while visiting a remote Congregational church
on east Maui--the Hui'aloha church. In my ministry to small congregations
in rural settings I find discouragement in not being able to do "
everything that has been done in the past. We are just too small and too
old". This poem gives permission to "be" just what you are, to continue to
dance to the rhythm of time, love and contentment.
Jane L. Hill from United States
Comment 2 of 7, added on December 7th, 2004 at 12:02 PM.
I used this poem to write an essay and i found that the imagery displayed
in this poem is something that i can relate to. The image of an
unassuming, country church is something that i find comforting and it
reminds me of the not so distant past.
Allison Montgomery from United States
Comment 1 of 7, added on October 27th, 2004 at 7:14 PM.
I love reading this piece out loud. In a church setting it has rarely been
heard by most of the audience. My way of reading it is to start out in
verse one slowly and thoughtfully. Verses two and three become the
quickest, line 7 being the fastest and line 10 not being far behind. Those
two lists of ____ and ____ and... let you deal with each word as an
emotional power point. Get some body language in there. raising your arms
higher with each word is one way of emphasizing the build up. The rest of
the poem is a slow down again until you are reading the last verse
similarly to the first. However, the last verse is one of quiet strength
and should sound that way. Again, watch that body language. Straighten
your spine. If you're standing behind something, consider finishing from
memory, or take the book in hand, and step closer to the audience.
Edgar Hix from United States
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I believe with all my heart that this poem is about self, and is one of his
most moving works. Self, at peace with the world, and full of faith.
Jill Brooks from United States