Winter Sky

Winter Sky is a comprehensive collection of poetry by Coleman Barks. This volume brings together selected works from seven previous publications alongside a series of new poems. As a renowned translator of Rumi, Barks applies his expertise to his own original poetic works, utilizing a free verse style that explores the intersection of spiritual joy and worldly experience.

This poetry collection examines universal human themes through a personal lens. Barks writes about the complexities of raising children, the grief of loss, and the transition into grandparenthood. The book also includes a poignant poetic plea for peace addressed to the President regarding the invasion of Iraq. From childhood memories to the challenges of aging, Winter Sky presents a life lived with gratitude, confusion, and a transcendent sense of playfulness.