A mind that is lively and enquiring, compassionate, curious, angry, full of music, full of feeling, is a mind full of possible poetry. Mary Oliver
Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to be understood
How grass can be nourishing in the mouths of the lambs
How rivers and stones are forever in allegiance with gravity, while we ourselves dream of rising
How two hands touch and the bonds will never be broken
How people come, from delight or the scars of damage, to the comfort of a poem
Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers
Let me keep company always with those who say, “Look!”and laugh in astonishment and bow their heads.
Mary Oliver
May we always be astonished at the mysteries of life. May we open our eyes each day to see the miracle of life surrounding us. May we stand in awe and breathe it all in.
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
glad i took a break
to rest my voice
to read this, Karen!
time to grab the pick
and get back
to singing & playing 🙂
Thankyou David for sharing your gifts with us in the miracle of life. 💃🏼
Great post Karen. We need to be open-minded to continue to learn every day 🙂
I agree! We can easily forget this. Thanks Irene 🙏🏻💕
so Beautifull! and Yes!!
Thankyou Debi! 💕💚
Mary…again and again and again.
Yes to that!! 🙏🏻
this is wonderful and i love mary’s words
Thankyou Beth, me too 💕
Like so many others, I find Oliver’s words a balm, and oftentimes such a beautiful declaration of my thoughts more eloquently stated… Thank you for sharing, Karen…
They are a balm, which are beautifully expressed. Thankyou Lori 💕
“Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers
Let me keep company always with those who say, “Look!”and laugh in astonishment and bow their heads.”
Karen, these words shone for me. They are magnificent. Beautiful post – thank you.
Yes I agree Don. Beautiful wisdom. 🙏🏻
Amen Karen. Amen. ❤
Diana xo
Thankyou Diana 💚
Lovely, and of course, Mary Oliver, one of our favorite poets!
I think we all appreciate her gift. Thankyou Heather 💕🌿
Wish there was a LOVE button for this one. Thank you Karen 💕
I agree Val, her poems are so beautiful. Thankyou 💚💕💚
Very beautiful words.
They are, Thankyou Nico. 🙏🏻
Oh, Mary Oliver is a favorite of mine! Thank you for the reminder not to BE one of those who thinks they have the answers, but always to be ready for awe:). Perfect time of year for that.
I often believed I knew it all! It was a gift when I realised I knew nothing and this allowed new beginnings in every part of my life! Thanks Kristine. 💕
Thankyou 💕🙏🏻
This is a beautiful post and reminder, Karen. I am full of awe when I walk at the salt marsh – or anywhere in nature. And I love how M.O. offers such beautiful observations. I have become a real fan of hers lately 🙂
She does offer beautiful observations!! I love her work too. Thankyou Helen 💕