I can never pass up an opportunity to pass on Mary Oliver and her words of wisdom. She is a beautiful soul and poet. Her wisdom ad advice are always right on. At the end of the day, I can only save myself, but perhaps my example in this manner helps others.
“One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting
their bad advice-
though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
“Mend my life!”
each voice cried.
But you didn’t stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind pried
with its stiff fingers
at the very foundations, though their melancholy
was terrible.
It was already late
enough, and a wild night,
and the road full of fallen branches and stones.
but little by little,
as you left their voices behind,
the stars began to burn
through the sheets of clouds,
and there was a new voice
which you slowly
recognized as your own,
that kept you company
as you strode deeper and deeper
into the world,
determined to do
the only thing you could do-
determined to save
the only…
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ivonprefontaine
Build bridges for others, but allow them the choice to cross the bridge themselves.
That is such an apt way of putting it Alex. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
I can never pass up a Mary Oliver poem. Everything she writes is special to me.
Wonderful timing 🙂 Thank you for sharing Ivon. Have a splendid day!
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I did and you are welcome Sue.
The picture is amazing!!! 🙂
It is. It gives the poem extra vitality.
Beautiful poem. Inspiring one. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome. Mary Oliver is a poet that I turn to frequently and find beauty and inspiration in her words and between the lines.
Mary Oliver was a wise and insightful person, understanding that most everything we search for externally can be found within our own selves. This particular piece is a timely reminder to all of us, as we work our way through an ever-changing world…
You are so right on all points Holly. I find my way back to Mary Oliver frequently and I am so glad that others enjoy her as much as I do.