Friday, April 26, 2019

Today


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.
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.
But I’m taking the day off.
Quiet as a feather.
I hardly move though really I’m traveling
a terrific distance.
Stillness. One of the doors
into the temple.
–Mary Oliver

13 comments:

  1. That's a new Mary Oliver poem for me and I love it. I wish you a beautiful and quiet today.

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  2. BEST "balance poem" EVER. (And that is an awfully cool balance you have there on your table!) Happy Friday, Bonny. Enjoy flying low. XO

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  3. This is one of my favorite Mary poems. Sometimes you just need a day (or three) like this. Enjoy, Bonny.

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  4. Perfect -- a great reminder to seek stillness and calm when the world is too busy and loud.

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  5. Ahh... perfect words! May your day be just so :)

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  6. Oh, lovely. Have a great TODAY, Bonny!

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  7. Love that poem. Love Mary Oliver

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    1. I didn't previously know about this poem, but discovered it completely by accident. It is just perfect.

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  8. A 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!

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  9. Hoping your day is just as quiet and peaceful and this lovely poem. Thanks Bonny. xo

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  10. Very nice. Don't you just love Mary Oliver? Her work is such a treasure.

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  11. oh 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!

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  12. Love Mary O and her infinite wisdom :)

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