Mary Oliver (born September 10, 1935) is an American poet who has won the National Book Award and the Pu...
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.
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.
And I say to my heart: rave on. Mary Oliver
And I say to my heart: rave on.
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.
Love yourself. Then forget it. Then, love the world. Mary Oliver
Love yourself. Then forget it. Then, love the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work. Mary Oliver
To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.
Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable. Mary Oliver
Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.