“Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,the world offers itself to your imagination, 
Calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting…
Over and over again, announcing your place in the family of things.”
Mary Jane Oliver (September 10, 1935 – January 17, 2019) was an American poet who won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Her work is inspired by nature, rather than the human world, stemming from her lifelong passion for solitary walks in the wild. It is characterized by a sincere wonderment at the impact of natural imagery, conveyed in unadorned language. In 2007, she was declared to be the country's best-selling poet.
I love it! I actually have one of her poetry books. And what perfect photos to go along with her prose!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny, happy you enjoyed. I am also happy we both enjoy Mary’s poetry. She has been a favorite of mine for many years and left a wonderful legacy.
DeleteGeese are fun to watch. You asked about Orkney Springs and it is open for the public to visit. The conference center there is called Shrinemont and is owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are! Thank you for letting me know about Orkney Springs. I would love to visit some time :)
DeleteA beautifully illustrated beautiful poem. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Sue:) So glad you enjoyed and thank you.
DeleteBeautiful photos is the 1st one, the second one it good too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Margaret :)
DeleteGeese are fascinating creatures.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Denise.
Thank you Veronica Lee and I totally agree, geese are very fascinating :)
DeleteWonderful photos of the geese. I like that poem too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann, so glad you enjoyed :)
DeleteI enjoy Mary Oliver's poem, love the cute geese. Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, and thank you :) You take care and enjoy your day also!
DeleteGostei destas belas fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Obrigada! Fico feliz que tenha gostado das minhas fotos. Um abraço e feliz dia e fim de semana :)
DeleteI like Mary Oliver. Some yoga teachers love her quotes.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting Angie, about the yoga teachers. I can see why they would love her quotes :) Thank you!
DeleteLook at those geese, strutting around like they own the joint.
ReplyDeleteGeese are like that aren't they? LOL! :)
DeleteCute, nice quotes too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine, glad you enjoyed :)
DeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gigi :)
Deleteour local spca has a whole pond of these same geese and also ducks and racoons now and then.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! That is good to hear, thank you Sandra :)
DeleteI adore Mary Oliver and your darling photos, Denise! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteMe too Martha Ellen, she has an amazing way with words. Thank you and a happy weekend to you also :)
DeleteSuch a calming poem. Good for the inner self. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAs for geese, I only watch them from a distance... I've been bitten/ambushed too many times. 😁
I agree Anni :) and I can see you have known the way of the goose only too well. Best to keep our distance, to all wildlife.
DeleteLovely post.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy weekend.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan, and I wish you the same :)
DeleteOur daughter enjoys Oliver and I've purchased books for her in the past. Fun photos.
ReplyDeleteThat would make a lovely gift for your daughter Ellen :) Glad you liked the photos.
DeleteGosh what a gem of a quote!
ReplyDeleteExactly what I thought, thanks Cloudia :)
DeleteI love this Denise! Perfect illustrations for the perfect quote. She was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you do Sallie, thank you!
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