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Jane Parker's avatar

Thank you for this. I ordered my first book of poetry by Mary Oliver after reading this.

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Colleen Ware's avatar

Beautiful quote, and what a wonderful reminder on how to live. Thank you.

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Alicia Barr's avatar

Worth the treck❣️❣️❣️

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Tamara's avatar

Damn, that Mary Oliver is good.

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Joanna's avatar

This is perfect especially for me today❤️

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Megan Fortin's avatar

I am grateful for the Daily Respite for so many things and one of those things is for introducing me to the poetry of Mary Oliver. Her words warm my soul every time I read them! This poem today especially resonated with me! ❤️

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Alicia Barr's avatar

So glad for you to have met Mary Oliver❣️

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Patty's avatar

Another beautiful video and poem to start the day. I love your descriptions and Mary Oliver’s too. Thank you.

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Mary Thompson's avatar

Thank you Clara for the video(I heard chickadees there) and the poem.😌💖

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Nancy L's avatar

I do love starting the day with a Mary Oliver poem!

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Susan Hammond's avatar

We live in choice. Just need to be reminded periodically.

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Lauren Dillon's avatar

This is one of my favorite poems. So inspiring

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Jennifer Manoukian's avatar

Mary Oliver is always a good way to begin the day—just imagine water flavored by duck feet! Thank you…

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Cynthia Corbin's avatar

Oh my, that touches gently home. I am grateful for the touch.

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Peggy R.'s avatar

lovely poem and video!

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Elizabeth Ann's avatar

Thanks for the walk and lesson today!

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Angella Stimson's avatar

I need to remember this! I need to choose differently if I want to have the life I want. Thanks for this reminder.

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