Finding grace, beauty and hope in times of grief
The Monroe News
One of my favorite poets is Mary Oliver. As a graduate student many years ago, I noticed a book of her writings in the seminary bookstore. I discovered poetry that drew me into her world of nature, passion and mindfulness.
When walking along Granbury Texas’ town square a few weeks ago, I strolled into a bookstore and found Oliver’s book “Devotions.” This book was her personally arranged anthology of her work, completed before her death in 2019.
I had not read her poetry in many years. Life has that way about it; getting swept away in the business, the details, the joys and the challenges. So I bought “Devotions” and have taken time since my Texas vacation to renew my acquaintance with Mary Oliver’s poetry.