Poems; October 12, 2021; Parable of the Magpie and the Mirror Parable of the Magpie and the Mirror. Monica Youn. Share. Copy Link. Facebook. X (Twitter) Bluesky. Pocket. Email. October 12, 2021.

In her poignant and funny memoir, “George,” poet and artist Frieda Hughes finds hope and purpose taking care of an injured baby magpie.

So poetry is where I put things I feel very, very strongly about, and reading a poem like that on stage, you feel as though you're delivering it as a killer blow. It might only be for one moment ...

Poem. Magpie Maureen N. McLane. Share on Bluesky Share on Facebook Share Email Print 239 words. The magpie came back to the courtyard & its deep chill the magpie was a jay was a jackdaw was a bird in ...