And over one more set of hills, along the sea, the last roses have opened their factories of sweetness and are giving it back to the world. If I had another life I would want to spend it all on some unstinting happiness.
Mary OliverMy work is the world. Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird - equal seekers of sweetness. Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums.
Mary OliverThings take the time they take. don't worry. How many roads did St. Augustine follow before he became St. Augustine?
Mary OliverI believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed.
Mary Oliver