Headmaster's October Book Selection
Thirst , Poems by Mary Oliver (ISBN: 978-0-8070-6896-0). In her Epilogue, Mary Oliver writes, “Another morning and I wake with thirst for the goodness I do not have. I walk out to the pond and all the way God has given us such beautiful lessons. Oh Lord, I was never a quick scholar but sulked and hunched over my books past the hour and the bell; grant me, in your mercy, a little more time. Love for the earth and love for you are having such a long conversation in my heart.” These poems speak of our world – pine woods, museums, airports, letters, conversations, the Eucharist, and much more – as well as a thirst for lifes essence. May they speak to you.Posted by: Stephen Harrison on October 2nd, 2009