Grateful.
…for every word that Mary Oliver gave us. Her poems were the first I truly loved. She showed me the importance of paying attention and so much more. Heaven welcomed a new angel yesterday … with dancing for sure.
Angels
You might see an angel anytime
and anywhere. Of course you have
to open your eyes to a kind of
second level, but it’s not really
hard. The whole business of
what’s reality and what isn’t has
never been solved and probably
never will be. So I don’t care to
be too definite about anything.
I have a lot of edges called Perhaps
and almost nothing you can call
Certainty. For myself, but not
for other people. That’s a place
you just can’t get into, not
entirely anyway, other people’s
heads.
I’ll just leave you with this.
I don’t care how many angels can
dance on the head of a pin. It’s
enough to know that for some people
they exist, and that they dance.
~ Mary Oliver, Blue Horses
11 Comments
Kat
Beautiful tribute to a wonderful writer! RIP Mary Oliver!
Patty
Beautiful picture and beautiful poem. Lots to consider there. Have a wonderful weekend Mary!
Bonny
She had a gift and I’m very glad she shared it with us.
Kym
Another favorite! It’s been like a MO-Greatest-Hits-Album for the past day. I love it! Her words will be with us forever. XO
Vera
Another wonderful poem (and gorgeous picture). As I commented on someone else’s blog – what a talent! And what a gift for us all. She will be missed.
Sarah
Beautiful words and a beautiful sentiment — thanks for sharing it!
Carole
The thought of dancing angels makes me smile. I’m grateful for Mary Oliver’s poetry and I’ve really enjoyed seeing so many friends share it these last few days.
Margene
Mary has words for every moment. I love reading her first thing in the morning as she starts my day with joy.
Lydia
A lovely poem-thank you for sharing.
karen
I have loved her poetry and I’m sad she is gone. Lovely poem that you posted 🙂
Juliann
So many good words being shared – my list of Mary Oliver favorites has grown this weekend.