Poets We Love
In Poetry Hounds, different poets, writers, and poetry books are featured within the illustrations. Below are the poets and writers featured with links to discover more.
Clarissa Pinkola Estés (in one scene, a dog is shown with Estés Women Who Run with the Wolves)
Allen Ginsberg (in one scene, Joni is shown reading from Ginsberg’s Howl)
Pablo Neruda (in one scene, Neruda’s 100 Love Sonnets is shown - this is one edition; in another scene, Neruda’s Odes to Common Things is shown - this is a beautiful edition I highly recommend)
Mary Oliver (in one scene, a dog is shown with Oliver’s Dog Songs)
In one scene, a dog is shown holding a poetry anthology from City Lights. This is one edition.
More We Love
Although not mentioned in Poetry Hounds, here are more beautiful possibilities to inspire imagination, creativity, and joyful living:
Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland - one of my favorite books about creativity
Natalie Goldberg - for writing and art inspiration
Gyroscope Review - “fine poetry to turn your world around”
Thich Nhat Hanh - for a peaceful life
Poets House Library, New York City library and literary gathering space
The Re-enchantment of Everyday Life by Thomas Moore - one of my favorite books about what I call “everyday magic”