Friday, August 12, 2022

WHOEVER YOU ARE…

 “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 Oliver~


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.

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38 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerAugust 12, 2022 at 12:11 AM

    I love it! I actually have one of her poetry books. And what perfect photos to go along with her prose!

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2022 at 1:02 AM

      Thank 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.

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  2. LindaAugust 12, 2022 at 12:37 AM

    Geese 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.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2022 at 1:03 AM

      They certainly are! Thank you for letting me know about Orkney Springs. I would love to visit some time :)

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  3. Elephant's ChildAugust 12, 2022 at 1:34 AM

    A beautifully illustrated beautiful poem. Thank you.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2022 at 3:12 AM

      You are very welcome Sue:) So glad you enjoyed and thank you.

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  4. Margaret DAugust 12, 2022 at 2:44 AM

    Beautiful photos is the 1st one, the second one it good too.

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  5. Veronica LeeAugust 12, 2022 at 3:07 AM

    Geese are fascinating creatures.
    Lovely photos, Denise.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2022 at 3:14 AM

      Thank you Veronica Lee and I totally agree, geese are very fascinating :)

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  6. AnnAugust 12, 2022 at 4:44 AM

    Wonderful photos of the geese. I like that poem too.

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  7. eileeninmdAugust 12, 2022 at 5:57 AM

    I enjoy Mary Oliver's poem, love the cute geese. Take care, enjoy your day!

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2022 at 9:11 AM

      Hi Eileen, and thank you :) You take care and enjoy your day also!

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  8. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraAugust 12, 2022 at 8:05 AM

    Gostei destas belas fotografias.
    Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2022 at 9:12 AM

      Obrigada! Fico feliz que tenha gostado das minhas fotos. Um abraço e feliz dia e fim de semana :)

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  9. Angie's RecipesAugust 12, 2022 at 8:44 AM

    I like Mary Oliver. Some yoga teachers love her quotes.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2022 at 9:13 AM

      That's interesting Angie, about the yoga teachers. I can see why they would love her quotes :) Thank you!

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  10. William KendallAugust 12, 2022 at 9:17 AM

    Look at those geese, strutting around like they own the joint.

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  11. ChristineAugust 12, 2022 at 10:12 AM

    Cute, nice quotes too.

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  12. gigi-hawaiiAugust 12, 2022 at 10:25 AM

    Very nice!

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  13. MadSnapperAugust 12, 2022 at 10:27 AM

    our local spca has a whole pond of these same geese and also ducks and racoons now and then.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2022 at 10:35 AM

      How wonderful! That is good to hear, thank you Sandra :)

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  14. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenAugust 12, 2022 at 11:53 AM

    I adore Mary Oliver and your darling photos, Denise! Have a happy weekend!

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2022 at 11:29 PM

      Me too Martha Ellen, she has an amazing way with words. Thank you and a happy weekend to you also :)

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  15. Hootin AnniAugust 12, 2022 at 2:24 PM

    Such a calming poem. Good for the inner self. Thanks.
    As for geese, I only watch them from a distance... I've been bitten/ambushed too many times. 😁

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2022 at 11:31 PM

      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.

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  16. Lowcarb team memberAugust 12, 2022 at 5:57 PM

    Lovely post.
    Wishing you a happy weekend.

    All the best Jan

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  17. ellen b.August 13, 2022 at 11:55 AM

    Our daughter enjoys Oliver and I've purchased books for her in the past. Fun photos.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 15, 2022 at 11:59 AM

      That would make a lovely gift for your daughter Ellen :) Glad you liked the photos.

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  18. CloudiaAugust 13, 2022 at 10:29 PM

    Gosh what a gem of a quote!

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 15, 2022 at 5:14 PM

    I love this Denise! Perfect illustrations for the perfect quote. She was wonderful.

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