Here, Ms. Macy tells a story of how she came to translate this poem after a famous Rilke translator took a pass. And she reads her translation for us.
Selected Poems
Selected Poems
In this poem Rilke is using images from the natural world, Ms. Macy says, to convey that mystery, beauty, and relationship in the sacred. Listen to her recitation and deeper explanation of this lyrical piece.
Read or listen to Adnan Onart's poem featured in this program, and enjoy three more — including "Morning Prayer," which he submitted for his essay.
