The Well of Grief
- Words by
- David Whyte
The Well of Grief
David Whyte
Those who will not slip beneath
the still surface on the well of grief,
turning down through its black water
to the place we cannot breathe,
will never know the source from which we drink,
the secret water, cold and clear,
nor find in the darkness glimmering,
the small round coins,
thrown by those who wished for something else.
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- Author
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David Whyte is an internationally renowned poet, author and speaker. He’s written ten books of poetry, three books of prose and a best-selling book of essays. His work speaks to the suffering and joy that accompany revelation, and the necessity of belonging to families, people and places.
