Today, as I continue to seek balance, a perfect poem from Mary Oliver.
Today
Today I’m flying low and I’m
not saying a word
I’m letting all the voodoos of ambition sleep.
not saying a word
I’m letting all the voodoos of ambition sleep.
The world goes on as it must,
the bees in the garden rumbling a little,
the fish leaping, the gnats getting eaten.
And so forth.
the bees in the garden rumbling a little,
the fish leaping, the gnats getting eaten.
And so forth.
But I’m taking the day off.
Quiet as a feather.
I hardly move though really I’m traveling
a terrific distance.
Quiet as a feather.
I hardly move though really I’m traveling
a terrific distance.
Stillness. One of the doors
into the temple.
into the temple.
–Mary Oliver
That's a new Mary Oliver poem for me and I love it. I wish you a beautiful and quiet today.
ReplyDeleteBEST "balance poem" EVER. (And that is an awfully cool balance you have there on your table!) Happy Friday, Bonny. Enjoy flying low. XO
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite Mary poems. Sometimes you just need a day (or three) like this. Enjoy, Bonny.
ReplyDeletePerfect -- a great reminder to seek stillness and calm when the world is too busy and loud.
ReplyDeleteAhh... perfect words! May your day be just so :)
ReplyDeleteOh, lovely. Have a great TODAY, Bonny!
ReplyDeleteLove that poem. Love Mary Oliver
ReplyDeleteI didn't previously know about this poem, but discovered it completely by accident. It is just perfect.
DeleteA perfect poem for what is hopefully a perfect day, Bonny. Happy Friday and enjoy flying low and feeling unencumbered. That's a great way to start the weekend!
ReplyDeleteHoping your day is just as quiet and peaceful and this lovely poem. Thanks Bonny. xo
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Don't you just love Mary Oliver? Her work is such a treasure.
ReplyDeleteoh yes - that is a perfect poem. and that last line "Stillness. One of the doors into the temple" resonates with me. still working on the stillness ;-) Have a wonderful weekend, my friend. Rest!
ReplyDeleteLove Mary O and her infinite wisdom :)
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