Quotes by Mary Oliver

145 quotes found

Poet · American · 1935–2019

American poet (1935–2019)

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Common Themes

“Come with me into the woods where spring isadvancing, as it does, no matter what,not being singular or particular, but oneof the forever gifts, and certainly visible.”

— Mary Oliver

eternity forever mother-nature spring

“Do you think the wren ever dreams of a better house?”

— Mary Oliver

minimalism simplicity

“When it’s over, I want to say: all my lifeI was a bride married to amazement.I was a bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.When it’s over, I don’t want to wonderif I have made of my life someth...”

— Mary Oliver

awe being life

“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 ...”

— Mary Oliver

love poetry waiting

“Why should I have been surprised?Hunters walk the forestwithout a sound.The hunter, strapped to his rifle,the fox on his feet of silk,the serpent on his empire of muscles—all move in a stillness,hu...”

— Mary Oliver

cancer poetry