My favorites:

“Mindful” – from Why I Wake Early. It eloquently speaks of what I think “right mindfulness” is supposed to be about: bearing witness and being present to this world, right now, not yearning for the past or future.

“Heavy” – from Thirst. This poem breaks my heart, over and over again, with its subtle evocation of the weight of grief – and how one survives by practicing the balancing of grief in life. Just beautiful.

“Some Questions You Might Ask” – from House of Light (though I have it in New and Selected Poems). The holy incarnate in nature – why shouldn’t the camel have a soul?

I look forward to reading your sermon!