What can I say about this poem by William Stafford that it cannot say better for itself? Not a thing! So please, just enjoy. I will say this . . . as I prepare to post the final entry for 2011. Ten Thousand Thanks! Thanks to all who have watched and listened over these last two years. Thanks to those who have attended my classes and speeches this last year. And thanks for all your kind words of feedback and encouragement. Those words have touched my heart as deeply as the poems. Finally I want to thank my dear friend, Richard Berkvam who has been the incredibly talented videographer, director and producer behind these Friday Posts of A Few Wild Stanzas.
30
Dec
2011
Happy New Year Biron !
As always you have chosen the perfect words for the occasion. You and William Stafford must share some genes.
Several of our friends are being introduced to the Wild Stanzas and become equally inspired.
Thank you for your contribution to our lives.
We do not know yet what highlights we can look forward to for 2012 : Your words and selections are one certainty. May all your wishes and dreams, both known and secret, come true in the coming year.
and the NOW always give you the anchor and joy to do it all.
Elke and Vernon
Dear Elke and Vernon, Thank you both for your most kind feedback. And Happy New Year to you as well! May your 2012 be filled with joy and wonder . . . With gratitude, Dale
Dale, You closed out the year with a message, not just for the New Year, but a message for life.
Thank you for all the precious Fridays I have enjoyed in 2011, the year would have been poorer without your poems.
May 2012 bring you and Judy much joy and pleasure, the same joy and pleasure you have brought to so many of us.
Feliz Ano Nuevo,
David and Helen
Greetings David and Helen, Thanks so much for your very kind note and wishes for the new year! With returned wishes for a great 2012 and a deep bow of gratitude, Dale
Dale, This is the perfect poem for now. But all of your poetry has been the perfect selection for the given day. Thank you for posting these.
In addition to the poetry, it has been so good to know that I have this connection with you across the miles. I treasure the moments when your face appears and I hear your voice. My love to you and Judy. May you both have peace, tranquility and love during 2012.
Blessings, Barbara
So delightful to receive your note Barbara just on the beginning edge of our new year. And very glad the poems have resonated . . . Judy and I return the well wishes for a wonderful new year. Love, light and hugs, Dale
Dale,
What a joy to watch and listen to you re-sight this William Stafford poem. I know, I know, I saw and heard it all through the camera when we recorded it, but you seem to be getting better at it each time I watch it.
Happy New Year my friend. Looking forward to all the gems you will be bringing throughout the year. I’m a lucky guy.
Richard
Richard, Thanks so much for your kind note and Happy New Year to you as well. And most especially a deep bow of gratitude for all your good work and support! Very best wishes, Dale