“Dance,' they told me, and I stood still, and while I stood quiet in line at the gate of the Kingdom, I danced. 'Pray,' they said, and I laughed, covering myself in the earth's brightnesses, and then stole off gray into the midst of a revel, and prayed like an orphan.”
This volume of poetry explores themes of agriculture, nature, and the human condition through a unique lens. The poet's vivid imagery and playful wit offer a fresh perspective on the everyday experiences of farming and rural existence. more
Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more
“The dance had distilled her and she had become one with the essence of all that is.”
“No one is born beneath this dance. This dance gives birth to you.”
“Dance, Live, Sing, Cry, Love, Travel and Love again, until the day you have to stop”
“Dance was her style, dance was her fashion.”