The Avowal by Denise Levertov

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Denise Levertov

(October 24, 1923 – December 20, 1997 / Ilford, Essex)

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As swimmers dare
to lie face to the sky
and water bears them,
as hawks rest upon air
and air sustains them,
so would I learn to attain
freefall, and float
into Creator Spirit’s deep embrace,
knowing no effort earns
that all-surrounding grace.

Denise Levertov

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Friday, January 03, 2003

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