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“The Plan” by Wendell Berry (1934-2026) read by Sher Schwartz

Selected Poems of Wendell Berry 1998

Bill Moyers interviews Wendell Berry — highly recommended.

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8 responses to ““The Plan” by Wendell Berry (1934-2026) read by Sher Schwartz”

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    watchingwoman

    It’s lovely to share a visualization of togetherness in Nature. However, actualizing the dream together is the best.

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      Sher Schwartz

      This seems true also. If they had gone fishing one can imagine the experience would further solidify their friendship or even re-new it. It seems like the speaker accepts how things go, and that would be best for me to accept and let go of any guilt or feeling of failure because we could not find the time to be together. Oh the complexity of human relationships and poetry. One may have so many different views… Thank you for commenting and sharing a perspective.

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    Sher Schwartz

    A listener from the Oregon Coast:

    This one does resonate, your intro is spot on, I really like these quick dives into the deep pool of poets. Thank you! 

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    Anonymous

    Sometimes we have to accept that while we have lots of good intentions, that inevitably things turn out just right. And we carry memories of just how things were between us.

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      Sher Schwartz

      Your comment really resonates here with me. Although we might at first feel it’s not right we were unable to get together–actually the intentions of getting together are sometimes enough. Thank you for commenting and sharing your thoughts.

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    tlapera5411

    This is lovely and SO relatable! Thank you for sharing it.

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    quicklyunknown8440436bb2

    This is a good reminder that I need to act on my good intentions. I don’t want anymore regrets. My life is enhanced with my engagements I follow through on. I needed this gentle reminder. Thank you!

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      Sher Schwartz

      Thanks so much for sharing your response to Berry’s “The Plan.” As a result of this poem, I am finding myself being a but more careful about what I promise.

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