One of my reading goals for 2014 is to read 14 books of poetry. I haven't been much in the habit of reading poetry, although there are some poets I enjoy a great deal (Marge Piercy and Denise Levertov have been my favorites), and this goal of 14 books of poetry is a "stretch" goal for me.
But I quickly realized that sitting down and reading a book of poetry straight through didn't work for me. Each poem seems to demand more digestion time before I move on and take another one in, and so they lose their beauty when I consume them too quickly.
The solution seems to be A Poem a Day. Or more than one, but it just depends on the poems and the day. The point being, I am trying to sit down at my desk, coffee and journal at my elbow, and start the day with a poem. This comes right after my morning yoga/stretching, and right before reading out loud to my kids from their latest chapter book.
It has proven to be a delightful way to start the day! So far I've read Sands of the Well by Levertov, and now I've started Leaves of Grass by Whitman. Suggestions of other poets most welcome!
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