Praying
It doesn’t have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
small stones; just
pay attention, then patch
a few words together and don’t try
to make them elaborate, this isn’t
a contest but the doorway
into thanks, and a silence in which
another voice may speak.
Mary Oliver
A few words from my favorite poet. If you haven’t discovered her yet, you’re in for a wonderful adventure.
Happy Saturday.
Chy says
Mary Oliver is one of my favorite as well. From her poem, The Summer Day, I have this hanging on my fridge: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” A daily reminder for the two of us to live in the moment and for our kids to think about as they ponder their unfolding lives.
Have a great weekend. It’s a long one here and has started out sunny and bright!
Claudia says
She’s brilliant.
SUSIE says
Claudia, I am going to check Mary Oliver out. I like that little poem. There’s a blogger called Country Side Poet…please check her site..she’s very good and touches the heart with her poems. Hope you are doing fine on your trip. Wishing you a great weekend. xoxo,Susie
Claudia says
Have a great weekend, Susie.
Hedy King says
I love any reference to silence and prayer. I haven’t read Mary Oliver since college. Thanks for the reminder. That is a beautiful poem. Hedy
Claudia says
Thank you, Hedy. She’s my fave.
Sally says
Oh Claudia, you have no idea how much I needed the reminder of this wonderful poem from my favorite Mary Oliver, too! My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Wednesday and yesterday we heard he has to have surgery, no other options are available to him. We are struggling with the diagnosis and struggling with what life will be afterwards with the effects of the surgery. So this lovely poem from Mary Oliver feels like a bit of a much needed and comforting hug this morning…
Claudia says
Sally, I am going to write you privately. Sending my love and prayers your way, my friend.
Donnamae says
Thank you…;)
Claudia says
You are very welcome, Donna.
Nancy Blue Moon says
Just beautiful Claudia!
Claudia says
Thank you, Nancy.
Dawn says
Thank you Claudia, do you have to work today or are they giving you the weekend off?
Claudia says
Nope. I work all weekend long. We only get one day off – Monday. Rehearsals are 6 days a week.
bj says
oops, came by to link to yur Sat. party…will try to come back later…
xo bj
Claudia says
I wrote you privately, BJ. Sorry you missed the announcement! We’ll be back with A Favorite Thing at the end of September. I probably should have added a reminder to today’s post, but I’m so busy I forgot.
Doris says
Hi Claudia, Sally’s letter reminds us how our life can change in a moment. Thank-you for the poem and I hope and pray for all of us to be healthy. Doris
Claudia says
Amen, Doris.
Leanne says
do you happen to know which collection that’s published in? I am considering getting my first Mary Oliver poem book and I’ve just decided, I want that one in there. :)
Claudia says
I believe it’s from Thirst: Poems by Mary Oliver.
Jeannie Marie & Company says
Yes. Yes. Following you now on Bloglovin.
Claudia says
Good!
Judy Clark says
What interesting thoughts!
Happy Weekend!
Judy
Claudia says
Happy Weekend to you, Judy.
Laura says
Lovely. I will check her out. xo Laura
Claudia says
You’ll like her, I think.
Sonja says
She is just about my all time favorite along with Langston Hughes, early Rod McKuen (boy, am I giving my age away) and Robinson Jeffers.
Nana Diana says
Oh- Where have I been? I love poets and I don’t know this one. Her writing is beautiful. xo Diana
regina anne says
simple and lovey —
and, your photo is the perfect introduction
Melanie says
My favorite poet, too – but I think you knew that. I have most of her books. I never tire of reading her poems.
Lorrie says
A poem from one of my favorite authors. I’ve been collecting bits and pieces of her poems in a Word document on my computer until finally I just bought a volume of her poetry – a collection. I love the way she blends nature and spirituality.