![]() ![]() Some of these poems calm me like a drink of cold, clear water. This slim book of poetry brings moments of intense wonder about the unknowableness of the human condition. Luke Sital-Singh (TED performance: “Afterneath” / “Killing Me”) I could have picked any volume of his work, but this - his latest - is a great place for people to start. I always feel like his poems help me to see the world, rather than just pass through it blindly. His words fill me with such ease and warmth, and they never fail to put me in a better, heightened mood. The Rain in Portugal by Billy Collins (TED talk: Two poems about what dogs think - probably)Ĭollins is by far my favorite poet. Suzie Sheehy (TED talk: The case for curiosity-driven research) Through this volume, I’m enjoying discovering other work by this wonderful poet, who writes: “For a time, I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.” The most famous verse in it is the title poem, which never fails to bring me back from our tech-driven, fast-paced world into memories of beautiful forest walks. This little book of poetry is my current morning dose of calm, and I use it like a meditation if I’m feeling stressed about the day ahead. ![]() ![]() The Peace of Wild Things: And Other Poems by Wendell Berry ![]() IStock Enthusiastic recommendations for uplifting reads, as suggested by TED speakers and TED-Ed educators. ![]()
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