Day 298: Last Workshop, A Personification Poem & A Gondola Adventure

Friday, July 11
Sadly, today was the last day of our workshop.  I woke up, but not as easily.  Mainly because I actually had a great night’s sleep!  I slept in a little and got up in time for breakfast.
Today, in the workshop, we listened to some great poems.  It was exciting to listen to the [...]

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Day 297: Bardo, My Poetry Reading & The Blessing of a Baby Deer

Thursday, July 10
When I initially fell asleep last night, I was getting a decent night’s sleep.  This was a pleasant surprise.  However, I woke up at 4:00 a.m.  Not because of congestion.  Not because of the usual restlessness.  But because I heard a poem echoing in my head. 
I was experiencing what is called Bardo.  It’s [...]

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