Ask Me Poem by William Stafford

This is one of my favorite Stafford poems. It speaks to his quiet inner stillness, out of which his conviction, his steadfastness, his mysteriously reserved and resonant poetry speaks. 'Ask me whether what I have done is my life.' That is such a powerful statement. All of his many honors really meant very little. It was the rich pool of his hidden inner life, forever changing and renewing, that was 'his life'. I love that idea. It says that what you can see about a person is only the tip of the iceberg; the real life is submerged and sacred, untouchable, eternal.

I agree with Julie Reynolds- Otrugman.....what she said... six stars and three thumbs up

yes, so meaningful is this poem. swift river so is time listen to the river

if you asking me I think you should've kys yourself before you died bc you depressed af cuz

poem that is on sublimity ask me..thank

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Well penned from the heart. A passionate work of art...

Some have tried to hurt me and some have tried to help. Ask me what difference they made. I love that line if you are human you understand the line.5 stars for me n

Very rare quality to find...I will listen to what you say. You and I can turn and look

I will listen to what you say. You and I can turn and look at the silent river and wait........../// beautiful imaginative writing