Poems & Articles in Print

Poems by Robert Bly:
Poems by Teachers & Friends of the Conference:
  • What Was Said to the Rose (text & video)

    • A Rumi poem rendered in English by Coleman Barks. Includes a video of the poem being recited with musical accompaniment!

  • Cleaning Up After the Poetry Salon

    • Written by Doug von Koss, at the 2003 Conference on the Great Mother and New Father. (Link goes to external site in new window or tab)

Assorted Articles:
  • The Wind Isn't Depressed (PDF)

    • Robert Bly Talks With Michael Ventura About Art, Madness, (Link opens in new window or tab)

  • The Emperor Has No Clothes

    • An editorial by Robert Bly on the 2004 presidential election. Originally published October 17, 2004. (Link goes to external site in new window or tab)

Appreciative words from a past attendee:


"I attended the conference for the first time in 2006 and returned in 2007. Conference members have become a personal and professional family for me; we help each other with writing and form friendships which nourish our souls. My husband plans to attend this year, and our son and daughter also hope to join this beautiful group."

--Priscilla Carr