Follow the Breath

This little set of verses set as an “exergue” reminds one of the practice of being mindful of breathing.

“Will you come?” said the Sun.
“Soon,” said the Moon.
“How far?” said the Star.
“I’m there,” said the Air.

verse from A visit to William Blake's Inn by Nancy Willard - illustration by Alice and Martin Provensen

Title page - A Visit to William Blake's Inn - illustrated by Alice and Maretin Provensen - poems by Nancy Willard

A Visit to William Blake’s Inn: Poems of Innocent and Experienced Travellers by Nancy Willard. Illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen.

And so for day 2060
03.08.2012

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