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Aug 12Liked by Clara Parkes

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

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

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

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

Worth the treck❣️❣️❣️

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

Damn, that Mary Oliver is good.

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

This is perfect especially for me today❤️

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

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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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

So glad for you to have met Mary Oliver❣️

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

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

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

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

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

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

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

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

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

This is one of my favorite poems. So inspiring

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

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

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

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

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

lovely poem and video!

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

Thanks for the walk and lesson today!

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Aug 11Liked by Clara Parkes

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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