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6/24/2019, 4:29 PM
Joy Harjo, new U.S. Poet Laureate
Hi, Joy Harjo received an appointment from the Library of Congress to be the U.S. new Poet Laureate. Many years ago, I wrote her an admiring note, due to I admired/related to her poetry, and she was kind enough to write back, and also provide commentary on my 1st book Poet In California. Her commentary, "I'm glad you're out there working on the questions that baffle and inspire all of us," appearing on the back cover, 2nd edition. Joy's also involved in music, with her own band, my undertstanding. First Native American to be our Poet Laureate, I love Joy Harjo.
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7/1/2019, 6:41 AM
Steve - just found this one this morning - totally book marked it - God, she is a genius
6/25/2019, 11:30 AM
Yo, Dolores and Bryon. Thanks so much for responding, hope not too off topic. Wait a minute, poetry and music are connected, and this is the topic lol... Eagle Poem BY JOY HARJO To pray you open your whole self To sky, to earth, to sun, to moon To one whole voice that is you. And know there is more That you can’t see, can’t hear; Can’t know except in moments Steadily growing, and in languages That aren’t always sound but other Circles of motion. Like eagle that Sunday morning Over Salt River. Circled in blue sky In wind, swept our hearts clean With sacred wings. We see you, see ourselves and know That we must take the utmost care And kindness in all things. Breathe in, knowing we are made of All this, and breathe, knowing We are truly blessed because we Were born, and die soon within a True circle of motion, Like eagle rounding out the morning Inside us. We pray that it will be done In beauty. In beauty.
6/25/2019, 10:43 AM
Thanks for posting Steve. I never heard of Joy Harjo and just googled. I read the first poem that came up "Eagle Poem" - how beautiful. I'm going to definitely read more poetry and try to find some of her music. That's amazing that you have her comment on your own poetry. And also amazing that it took this long for a Native American to be Poet Laureate - but so wonderful that she is now.