Merton as poet is one of the least known and most under-appreciated aspects of his life. In preparation for giving a retreat, the award-winning author re-examined Merton's spiritual classics, journals, essays, letters, and especially his poetry--and found himself on a journey parallel to Merton's toward a deeper contemplative life.
Walking with Thomas Merton--
· shows the deep relationship between poetry and prayer.
· is inviting spiritual reading.
· will inspire journal keepers, poets, retreatants and devotees of Merton.