Comments | slayground: Poetry Friday: With Thanks to the Field Sparrow Whose Voice is So Delicate and Humble by Mary Oliver

slayground

Nov 23, 2018 06:00

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ext_4179349 November 23 2018, 21:27:26 UTC

This is one of my all-time favorite Mary Oliver poems. Thanks for sharing. It's a beautiful reminder of the powerful wonders in our world.

slayground November 23 2018, 21:29:47 UTC

Mary Oliver is so observant and insightful.

With Thanks to the Field Sparrow Whose Voice is So Delicate and Humble by Mary Oliver ext_3728493 November 24 2018, 01:51:40 UTC

This poem reminds me of my grandparents' house. We would look for nests in the hedges -- not to touch, just to catch a glimpse.

Re: With Thanks to the Field Sparrow Whose Voice is So Delicate and Humble by Mary Oliver slayground November 24 2018, 02:00:31 UTC

Aw!

mlyearofreading November 24 2018, 15:24:47 UTC

Mary Oliver keeps it real.

slayground November 24 2018, 16:11:19 UTC

Yes, she does.

ext_4443226 November 28 2018, 07:07:22 UTC

Gorgeous poem, thanks for sharing it-Mary Oliver always brings you right there to the heart of her poem!

slayground November 28 2018, 07:08:22 UTC

She truly does.