The Wisdom of Wild Grace: Poems from Paraclete Poetry

In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, poetry can offer a sanctuary of solace and wisdom. The poems in The Wisdom of Wild Grace, a collection from Paraclete Poetry, provide just such a sanctuary. These poems explore the depths of spirituality, nature, and the search for meaning with an evocative beauty that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds.

Exploring Spirituality

Many of the poems in The Wisdom of Wild Grace grapple with the complexities of spirituality. The poets explore the nature of God, the search for faith, and the challenges of living a spiritual life in a secular world. In "Credo," Luci Shaw writes:

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I believe in the body's resurrection,

not because I know how it will happen

but because without it

my life would be unendurable.

These lines capture the longing for something more than the material world can offer. Shaw's poem is a testament to the power of faith to sustain us even in the darkest of times.

Other poems in the collection explore the challenges of living a spiritual life in a world that often seems indifferent to our needs. In "The World Is Too Much with Us," William Wordsworth writes:

The world is too much with us; late and soon,

Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers:

Little we see in Nature that is ours;

We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!

Wordsworth's poem laments the loss of connection with nature and the divine that has come with the rise of industrialization. His words are a reminder that we cannot find true fulfillment in material possessions alone.

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The Wisdom of Wild Grace: Poems (Paraclete Poetry)

by Christine Valters Paintner

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