Praying
Mary Oliver
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.
3 comments:
beautiful poem Beth - savor the moments.
Hugs,
~Michelle
Simply lovely. I love her minimalist approach to poetry, and yet she expresses so much, so well, with the few choice words she uses.
I had no idea you were single-momming it! Oh my, dear Beth, I am sure you are exhausted!! I will try calling you this afternoon.
love you!
Mary Oliver has a great simplicity to her. Which is good when you cannot think too deeply. I hope you are able to rest a bit when Jared comes home.
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