Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver
Mary, you were anything but contrary
As you loved your lady of so many years
As I do mine
And though your heart aches
From her death
Your reverence for life
Endures
Your words bring a glimpse
Of the natural world
Igniting our hearts
To learn the important lessons
From our fellow creatures
Like me
You wonder
When a sparrow dies
If the skies open
And angels cry
Or if they rejoice
As another winged one
Joins their ranks
When its tiny soul
Is taken up to heaven
Does God welcome it and say
“Well done, little one”?
If anyone knows
I can almost believe
That you do
Mary, a very plain name
For an uncommon woman
An ode to the poet Mary Oliver - Written for Amy Greens Wow Me With Inspiration contest
Copyright © Corinne Curcio | Year Posted 2010
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