I read the suddenly as a comment on the progression of art history. Previously art is dominated by religious art, the crucifixion, but suddenly these interiors and still life paintings burst onto the scene as subjects in their own right not needing the religious pretext. But Kenyon sees these. Secular scenes as implicitly religious: surely the Holy Spirit is here too! It’s a beautiful insight into the art.
I love this poem.
I read the suddenly as a comment on the progression of art history. Previously art is dominated by religious art, the crucifixion, but suddenly these interiors and still life paintings burst onto the scene as subjects in their own right not needing the religious pretext. But Kenyon sees these. Secular scenes as implicitly religious: surely the Holy Spirit is here too! It’s a beautiful insight into the art.
I love Jane Kenyon so much but didn't know this one, so thank you.
Today I'm writing about "Let Evening Come" at my Substack, Poetry for Life.
I think “Let Evening Come” was the first episode of TDP I ever heard.
Love that you are back!
Thank you for bringing back the daily poem!