Francis Jammes’ “A Prayer to Go to Paradise with the Donkeys”
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Francis Jammes’ “A Prayer to Go to Paradise with the Donkeys”

August 28, 20263 min

Today’s poem, translated by Richard Wilbur, is part animal appreciation, prayer for a good death. Happy reading. 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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