The Rag and bone shop of the heart
by Robert Bly, James Hillman, Michael Meade · first published 1992
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This provided some great context for one of my favorite poetry books, The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart: A Poetry Anthology (1992). I never understood that the title referred to an actual profession. When I tried to look it up several years ago, all I got was an explanation that it's meaning was figurative.…
on “Regulating the Rag and Bone Man (2017)” ↗If you enjoy longer poems, then you might like The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart (1992). https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/162343.The_Rag_and_Bone_...
on “Japanese Death Poems” ↗Well said. A book on poetry I highly recommend is The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart. A beautiful anthology of many poets and poems geared towards men in all stages of life. Everyone should learn one poem by heart is my take away from the book.
on “Ask HN: How did you move on from past experiences?” ↗