In Memoriam
July 5, 2023With two spoons for two spoons
July 5, 2023The Lady Poverty by Evelyn Underhill
I met her on the Umbrian hills,
Her hair unbound, her feet unshod:
As one whom secret glory fills
She walked, alone with God.
I met her in the city street:
Oh, changed was all her aspect then!
With heavy eyes and weary feet
She walked alone, with men.
Evelyn Underhill
Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941) was an English writer and mystic who wrote extensively on spirituality and the mystical experience. Her works include "Mysticism" and "The Spiritual Life," and she was a leading figure in the modern revival of Christian mysticism. Underhill was also a supporter of women's rights and a pacifist, and her work has had a profound influence on modern spirituality and theology.