“I spent a very happy afternoon with this book.”
Huston Smith, Author, The Religions of the World
“These poems about diving into the wreck of life’s turbulence in order to reemerge with open eyes and the ability to claim the vibrant colors of one’s heart and spirit. Goedeke chisels and crafts her language with a deep respect for what is sacred, and her words become a balm for the burning nature of experience, still waters for the churning of our soul.”
Michael S. Glaser, Poet Laureate of Maryland, 2004-2009
“In this fine collection of poems, Judith Goedeke reveals herself as much more than a gifted and cleve wordsmith. She shares with us sacred moments of being truly awake in a generous gesture of kindness and compassion.”
William A. Richards, PhD, MDiv
Author of Sacred Knowledge: Psychodelics and Religious Experiences
Clinical Director, States of Consciousness Research, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
“Judith’s poetry is a call to us to wake up to being here on this earth together, sharing this holy breath of being, through ever-changing circumstances. Hers is the poetry of savoring the sweetness of being, right now.”
Dianne Connelly, PhD, MAc (UK)
Author, All Sickness is Home Sickness and Medicine Words among others
Co-founder of MUIH (formerly TAI Sophia Institute)
Grandmother
“Judith has given the world a great gift through this collection of poems. To allow us all to arise with her, as the phoenix ascended from the ashes, gives us inspiration and insight into our own healing journeys. Her tough and tender words fill me with a profound sense of being more alive.”
John C. Wilson, Artist
“Judith’s poetry is so deep and wide and sensitive to nuances I’d never get to without her. I loved the enchanted journeys I found myself taking, inside, outside and all around. Delicious.”
Arlene Narbeth, Pa.
“Judith is a wonderful, kind-hearted woman who has a brilliant ability to “see” people, places and things. Her observations and witness to the world help the reader to more fully experience life. “River of Silver Sky” will bring you enjoyment each time you read it. Let’s hope this first time author continues to publish for decades to come.”
Nicholas Beltsville, Md.
poem as portal 