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Three Poems for St. Lucy's Day

The Daily Poem
The Daily Poem
Episode • Dec 13, 2023 • 8m

December 13 is St. Lucy’s day, traditionally a day celebrating light in the midst of the darkest, coldest time of the year. Today’s poems–from Elaine Feinstein, John Donne, and Thomas Merton–all meditate on that contrast in some way. Enjoy, stay warm, and happy reading!



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