“This is what I have. The dull hangover of waiting, the blush of my heart on the damp grass, the flower-faced moon. A gull broods on the shore where a moment ago there were two. Softly my right hand fondles my left hand as though it were you.”
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Mary Oliver is a renowned American poet, born on September 10, 1935. Her poetry is known for its profound depiction of the natural world and delicate insights into life. Oliver's style is simple and direct, which has won her a wide audience. more
“Even the tallest trees always begin as a seed.”
“The thing about waiting is that the longer you wait, the more impatient you become.”
“Sometimes you wait for the right time and you run out of time altogether.”