{"product_id":"9780692351178","title":"The Day Barque: A Review of poetry, prose and the arts - Volume 2, Number 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Day Barque\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a review of poetry, prose and works of art exploring the age-old quest for the divinity within. It focuses on the moment-to-moment struggle to connect with that which is timeless and eternal while being bound by time in an earthly body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Day Barque \u003c\/i\u003eis published bi-annually by the Apollo Poetry Society in the foothills of Northern California. \u003ci\u003eThe Day Barque\u003c\/i\u003e contains poems, stories, paintings, drawings, and other works of art from contributors worldwide, all of whom are actively involved in the effort of being present, also known as self-remembering, mindfulness, self-inquiry, prayer of the heart, and \u003ci\u003eknow thyself\u003c\/i\u003e, among many other names. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur central theme-the journey of the seeker to awaken from sleep-is that at the heart of all the world's great traditions, including Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Jewish, Sufi, Egyptian, Mesoamerican, Stoic, Platonic, Non-Dualist, the Fourth Way, as well as the principal subject of the world's epics, myths, and fairy tales. In this third issue (Volume 2 - Number 2), we feature contributions from poets, writers, and artists from Rome, Athens, Moscow, Istanbul, London, Prague, Ahmedabad, Cairo, and Apollo, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a poem by Agnes Cartry from this issue:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBE STILL, SAYS GOETHE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are proceeding, says he with a subtle wry smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Universe is wise: You asked for poetry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eet voilà, el poeta et al.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncompass more, not less,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI married the flower girl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd loved my poetess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the rose\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelicately unfolds as the petals unfurl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance matures, reaches your senses,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe still in your wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not rush, little girl, do not rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Poetry Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50050506653936,"sku":"9780692351178","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780692351178_p0.jpg?v=1784732628","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780692351178","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}