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Garden of Verses: Virtual Event

On Wednesday, September 30th, we gathered virtually with friends around the world to remember W.S. Merwin on the occasion of his birthday, and shared a vision for stewarding his legacy. You can watch a 4-minute preview of the hour-long broadcast above. 

Garden of Verses invited participants inside the Merwins’ home, along the trails of the palm forest, and into a place that will continue to foster a vibrant creative life through our collective stewardship.

Special guests (reading William’s poetry from their homes) included:

Carrie Fountain
Roshi Joan Halifax
Edward Hirsch
Jane Hirshfield
Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele
Kealoha
Elizabeth Kapu‘uwailani Lindsey Crowley
Howard Norman
Naomi Shihab Nye
Cathy Song

You can see which poems were read and by whom using this program guide.

We hope you’ll be inspired to help steward W.S. Merwin’s legacy. Join us by making a gift, in any amount.

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