{"product_id":"real-thirst-poetry-of-the-spiritual-journey-paperback","title":"Real Thirst: Poetry of the Spiritual Journey - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDorothy Walters\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eIvan M. Granger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poems in Real Thirst are an exploration of the spiritual journey viewed through the mystic's eyes. This collection is a delightful blend of word and silence, presenting moments of contemplation punctuated with bursts of ecstatic insight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Real Thirst combines original poems by Ivan M. Granger with new translations of works by visionaries from both East and West: John of the Cross, Francis of Assisi, Symeon the New Theologian, Hakim Sanai, Tukaram, Sarmad, Bulleh Shah, Sachal Sarmast, Vladimir Solovyov, Tulsi Sahib, and Antonio Machado. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe parched know - \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e real thirst\u003cbr\u003e draws rainwater\u003cbr\u003e from an empty sky. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ivan M. Granger \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ____________ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eReal Thirst\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"This book... is a unique presentation from one who is both scholar and mystic, original poet and collector of others' works. Real Thirst should be in the library of any serious seeker on the path. It should be read aloud from pulpits and savored in the midnight devotions of the solitary seeker. It reminds us of who we are...\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp DOROTHY WALTERS, author of \u003ci\u003eUnmasking the Rose\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMarrow of Flame\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"I found Real Thirst to be a slow, cool and refreshing drink. I believe you will find these poems an antidote to the rush of your days.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp JOHN FOX, author of \u003ci\u003ePoetic Medicine: The Healing Art of Poem-Making\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFinding What you Didn't Lose\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Ivan M. Granger's poems not only invite us into reunion with the 'Thief of Hearts, ' each is actually a direct infusion of that dangerous, ecstatic meeting. Every page of this book is a luminous portal through the details of this world into the vastness of pure being. I will turn to these poems again and again for transport to the ineffable, for medicine to heal my restless mind, for a fierce and tender dose of the Beloved.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp KIM ROSEN, author of \u003ci\u003eSaved by a Poem: The Transformative Power of Words\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"A delightful prism through which we see a delicate dance of fireflies and countless other wonders - poems, haiku and translations to illuminate the heart and the world.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp GABRIEL ROSENSTOCK, author of \u003ci\u003eHaiku Enlightenment\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBliain an Bhandé \/ Year of the Goddess\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Ivan M. Granger has thrown open the doors of his body, heart and mind to the Infinite's expressions of Itself in this world... These poems touch all the heart-strings. I laughed, I shed tears, I fell into contemplative states, I felt awe and wonder, love and longing as I read his offerings... You'll want to return to this wellspring to quench your thirst over and over again.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp\u0026amp;nbsp LAWRENCE EDWARDS, Ph.D., author of \u003ci\u003eThe Soul's Journey: Guidance From the Divine Within\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKali's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIvan M. Granger is the founder and editor of the Poetry Chaikhana, an online resource of sacred poetry from around the world. He has lived in Oregon, California, and Hawaii. He now makes his home in Colorado with his wife and two dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.23 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 17, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52731243102515,"sku":"9780985467944","price":27.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/fH2Dg6hg-o9780985467944.webp?v=1763852189","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/real-thirst-poetry-of-the-spiritual-journey-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}