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“Migration,” by W.S. Merwin

January 11, 2021 By Merwin Conservancy

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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  1. Jude Campbell says

    January 11, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    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

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