Poppies

Mary OliverThe poppies send up their ( Read more... )

Many Miles

Mary OliverThe feet of the heron ( Read more... )

I am awake early again this morning. The wind is so strong outside it reminds me of the ocean crashing.

Heron Rises From The Dark, Summer Pond

Mary OliverSo heavy ( Read more... )

Everybody knows Wild Geese, but Mary Oliver has written many other poems about birds.

The Kingfisher

Mary OliverThe kingfisher rises out of the black wave ( Read more... )

Lead

Mary OliverHere is a story ( Read more... )

It's been a while, hasn't it?

Blackwater Woods

Mary OliverLook, the trees ( Read more... )

Wild Geese

Mary OliverYou do not have to be good ( Read more... )

There's a meme going around that says, "If you see this, post some poetry in your journal." I'm changing it around--if you see this, post some poetry in my journal.

Just call me the meme shepherd.