MIGRATION
Prayers of many summers come
to roost on a moment
until it sinks under them
and they resume their journey
flying by night
with the sound
of blood rushing in an ear
— W.S. Merwin, from his book The Compass Flower (1977, Alfred A. Knopf), and found in the collection The Essential W.S. Mewrin, (2017, Copper Canyon Press), used by permission of the publishers. Copyright © 1977 by W. S. Merwin.
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I love the Merwin Conservancy and would love to work there in some aspect. I know nothing is happening now due to the pandemic but in the future if a position arises I would to hold it. I have a degree In poetry from Hunter College. I am also a fine carpenter/woodworker and have overseen several farms in Northern California. Much Respect, Jude Campbell