Mary Oliver (born September 10, 1935) is an American poet who has won the National Book Award and the Pu...
Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, Stay awhile. Mary Oliver
Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, Stay awhile.
It is better for the heart to break, than not to break. Mary Oliver
It is better for the heart to break, than not to break.
You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life. Mary Oliver
You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life.
I simply do not distinguish between work and play. Mary Oliver
I simply do not distinguish between work and play.
Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable. Mary Oliver
Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.
People want poetry. They need poetry. They get it. They don't want fancy work. Mary Oliver
People want poetry. They need poetry. They get it. They don't want fancy work.
I'd rather write about polar bears than people. Mary Oliver
I'd rather write about polar bears than people.
Sometimes I need only to stand wherever I am to be blessed. Mary Oliver
Sometimes I need only to stand wherever I am to be blessed.
One thing I do know is that poetry, to be understood, must be clear. Mary Oliver
One thing I do know is that poetry, to be understood, must be clear.
Love yourself. Then forget it. Then, love the world. Mary Oliver
Love yourself. Then forget it. Then, love the world.
To find a new word that is accurate and different, you have to be alert for it. Mary Oliver
To find a new word that is accurate and different, you have to be alert for it.
I don't want to end up simply having visited this world. Mary Oliver
I don't want to end up simply having visited this world.