The woman may have, by kneeling down, coming closer to the earth, briefly recognized her mortality. The sweetness of life in the present. A stopping point, unplanned, to take a moment to unclasp from her hurrying. A sort of prayer of presence.
The painting that came to mind for me was the famous Bouguereau “The Broken Pitcher.” It speaks of shame, poverty, but for the poet her sweet pathos is worth savoring every grain.
This poem is one that is just resignating with me right now! Since you've read it on here, I have been searching for a print out - or a pdf that has it written in its true form. Where can I find it? Thank you for all of your commentary on this poem - it quickly has become one of my all time favorites.
Yes, and yes! I realized that if I started talking about the title it would require a full second episode!
I love the title of this poem too. It definitely refers to the woman but might also refer to the sugar, I think.
The woman may have, by kneeling down, coming closer to the earth, briefly recognized her mortality. The sweetness of life in the present. A stopping point, unplanned, to take a moment to unclasp from her hurrying. A sort of prayer of presence.
The painting that came to mind for me was the famous Bouguereau “The Broken Pitcher.” It speaks of shame, poverty, but for the poet her sweet pathos is worth savoring every grain.
Excellent discussion.
This poem is one that is just resignating with me right now! Since you've read it on here, I have been searching for a print out - or a pdf that has it written in its true form. Where can I find it? Thank you for all of your commentary on this poem - it quickly has become one of my all time favorites.