Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.
Mary OliverI wanted to hurry into the work of my life; I wanted to know, whoever I was, I was alive for a little while.
Mary OliverI held my breath as we do sometimes to stop time when something wonderful has touched us.
Mary OliverWe can know a lot. And still, no doubt, there are rash and wonderful ideas brewing somewhere; there are many surprises yet to come.
Mary Oliver