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I take inspiration wherever it comes from. My friend and I recently discussed the book Big Magic. He said, “It really works. I send the wish out into the universe and inspiration comes.”
I’ve subscribed to Garrison Keillor’s The Writer’s Almanac .
Every day there is a poem to read and other short articles about famous birthdays and historical events.
Yesterday was Robert Frost’s birthday. I love this quote from Robert Frost about poetry.
Using a line from Robert Frost’s poem A Prayer in Spring, and keeping this quote in mind, I wrote a poem.
Keep Us Here
With this spring day
while pollen dances on the wind
while blossoms open to the sun,
keep us here.
With our true love
gathering flowers in a vase
digging deep in the earth
keep us here.
With our eyes on death,
holy is the dirt.
Holy is your face.
Keep us here.
–Margaret Simon
Reflections on the Teche 
Thank you for the link! I subscribe to the Paris Review for their poems but I like the idea of other author tidbits too
Oh I think this is a prayer for spring, Margaret. When I read “keep us here,” I hear the response “hear our prayer.” Stunning. — Christie
I leaned into Robert Frost’s writing with my slice today as well! I haven’t listened to the Writer’s Almanac since our public radio station dropped it. I might have to sign up again-I really miss it. Your poem is exquisite! Thanks for sharing your lovely words, insightful ideas, and resources for writers!
This is gorgeous. The whole thing evokes images for me, but I especially like the last stanza. “With our eyes on death/ holy is the dirt” is especially haunting for me.
I love your repeating line.
Such a beautiful poem. I especially love that last stanza, and also the repeating line.
Thank you for such a beautiful prayer poem, Margaret. Your post is the last one for me to read today… like a benediction.
Simply beautiful! Perfect ending to my day.
Love this! And I was unaware that we could subscribe to The Writer’s Almanac, which I’ve missed so much. I’ve already subscribed. Thanks for the link.
This poem touched me, Margaret. Thank you for writing it. I agree with Alice – like a benediction at the end of my day. Beautiful.