Please join us and other new friends for an early semester evening of Joy, Mirth and Light. UVA Students, faculty and friends of the Institute will offer brief introductions to a famous or less well-known poet, and then they'll share a favorite poem. All, especially those with little exposure to poetry, are invited to attend and enjoy. Bring a friend or come to meet someone new. Refreshments at intermission. Contact Dr. Jocelyn Moore (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with questions.
W.H. Auden (1907-1973), For the Time Being: A Christmas Oratorio: “The Flight into Egypt"
Robert Southwell, S.J., (c. 1561-1595), "The Presentation"
William Dubbar 1465-1520), "On the Nativity of Christ"
Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J., (1844-1889), "That Nature is a Heraclitean Fire"
Maya Angelou 1928-2015), "A Brave and Startling Truth"
T.S. Eliot (1888-1965), "Journey of the Magi"
Richard Wilbur (1921-2017), "A Christmas Hymn"
Basil Bunting (1900-1985), "Briggflatts, Part V"
Faltonia Betitia Proba (4th/5th century), "Christ's Nativiity in Virgilian Cento"
John Burnside, "Amnesia"
Christian Wiman (1966- ), "From a Window"
George Oppen (1908-1984), "Psalm"
George Oppen (1908-1984), "Psalm"
Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J., (1884-1889) "God's Grandeur"
Anon., "Celtic Blessing" (10th or 11th century)