Sojourns In The Parallel World by Denise Levertov, 1923-1997: A Homemade Recording

Denise Levertov (poets.org)
A poem by Denise Levertov, from Sands of the Well.
Copyright © 1996 by Denise Levertov.
I found it on Poets.Org where it’s reprinted by permission of
New Directions Publishing Corp. All rights reserved.

POETS.ORG: Find and Share the perfect poems.
I found this one–it touched me,
and now I’m sharing it for your enjoyment.

Audio recording by Selma


Nature: Let it change you and let it show

From the University of Minnesota: How does Nature Impact Our Wellbeing?
Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear,
and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only
makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing,
reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of
stress hormones.



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This Post Has 17 Comments

  1. rajkkhoja

    Beautiful you sharing the poem. Nice voice for audio.

      1. rajkkhoja

        Most welcome,Selma!

  2. Sadje

    A beautiful share Selma.

  3. dorahak

    Levertov’s poetry is riveting … as is yours! Be blessed today, Selma.

    1. Selma Martin

      I appreciate you reading and commenting, Dora. May your December be stress-free. xo

  4. 100 Country Trek

    Thanks for sharing this poem. I follow your blog but can you follow mine. Anita

  5. Samantha Burgett

    “We call it “Nature”; only reluctantly
    admitting ourselves to be “Nature” too.”

    I loved listening to your soothing voice! Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. It brought me to a place of peace and stillness. 🤍

    1. Selma Martin

      I appreciate you saying that, dear Samantha Burgett. So happy you found calm in this. Thanks for the encouragement. I bless you.

  6. Ingrid

    A wonderful reading of a great poem – we are part of nature, not something separate, and yet we so often fail to see this!

    1. Selma Martin

      We fail to see it. Perhaps we think we’re better than nature? Here’s hoping we become more like nature. Thanks, Ingrid. Sending blessings. I cannot wait for the big day to arrive.

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