Product Description

Devoted to the experience of love, this book presents ten poems that can stir in each of us one of the deepest, most powerful sensations known to mankind. Guiding us through the beautifully expressed thoughts of ten individual poets, Housden invites us to explore the full range of love, from the intimately personal, to love for fellow man, for the world and for God. Taking each poem in turn, we follow Housden's personal exploration of its themes as he unlocks the poem's meaning in the context of his own life. From his commentary we are offered an insight into the author's spiritual journey through love, as well as the chance to appreciate the poems themselves.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #338618 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

About the Author
Roger Housden gives public recitals of poetry from the world's great literary and spiritual traditions. He is the author of nine books, including Sacred America: The emerging spirit of the people, and Travels Through Sacred India. He lives in Northern California with his wife.

Customer Reviews

Pitch Perfect Poetry
Housden is pitch perfect in his elegant essays where he meditates on a particular poem.

This series is essential for anyone wanting to learn more about poetry or how to read poetry thoughtfully. Each volume will offer treasure of new poets you never were acquainted with but ought to get chummy with now. This is the chief blessing of anthologies. You discover new poets who do speak to your heart's condition and cherish and nurture your spirit.

Most importantly Housden has the knack for choosing both wonderful poets and wonderful poems. A great series. None of the books will disappoint.

Sharon Old's poem The Knowing is included and essential reading aloud to your soul mate.