Wendell Berry’s “Testament”
About this episode
This episode features Wendell Berry’s poem 'Testament' as a remembrance following his passing at the age of 92.
Composed in 1971 as a self-eulogy, today’s poem is a remembrance of Wendell Berry who embarked for the greater Port Royal yesterday at the age of 92. May his memory be eternal. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
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