I have come across a number of poets or people who read other poet's poetry that have had an impact in my life. I primarily listen to them on my Ipod of CD's, so I am partial to audio versions.

Here is a listing of ones that I would recommend:

• David Whyte- The Poetry of Self Compassion
• David Whyte- The Teacher's Vocation--Nutruring the imagination of others.
• David Whyte- The Opening of Eyes
• David Whyte- Midlife and the Great Unknown- I haven't heard this one yet, but it's probably my next one.

•  Mary Oliver - ( enjoyed her poems "Wild Geese" & "The Journey" (quoted extensively by David Whyte in the poetry of Self Compassion)