The Bell and The Blackbird Author:David Whyte THE BELL AND THE BLACKBIRD — (excerpt) — The sound — of a bell — still reverberating, — or a blackbird — calling — from a corner — of a — field. — Asking you — to wake — into this life — or inviting you — deeper — to one that waits. — Either way — takes courage, — either way wants you — to be nothing — but that self that — is no self at all, — wants you to walk — to t... more »he place