Poetry of Presence: An Anthology of Mindfulness Poems

Poetry of Presence: An Anthology of Mindfulness Poems
ISBN-10
0998258830
ISBN-13
9780998258836
Category
Mindfulness (Psychology)
Pages
248
Language
English
Published
2017-09-05
Authors
Phyllis Cole-Dai, Ruby R. Wilson

Description

A celebrated and diverse group of poets have contributed the beautiful selections that make up Poetry of Presence. This book of mindfulness poems provides a refuge of quiet clarity that is much needed in today's restless, chaotic world. Every reader will find favorites to share and to return to, again and again.

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