The god of dirt
came up to me many times and said
so many wise and delectable things, I lay
on the grass listening
to his dog voice,
crow voice,
frog voice; now,
he said, and now,
came up to me many times and said
so many wise and delectable things, I lay
on the grass listening
to his dog voice,
crow voice,
frog voice; now,
he said, and now,
and never once mentioned forever
~ Mary Oliver ~
(Dream Work)
Jackesprinters asks us to believe in our goals and we’re half way there. Confession: because I need a hip replacement walking in the woods an knowing nothing is forever seems worthy goals for now.
Light Words 
Very profound. I really like it. Hugs, Barbara
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Good morning Barbara, Big hug back I’m so glad you like it!
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I absolutely adore Mary Oliver, and this is one of my favorites of hers.
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I love how she goes from abstract to concrete and back again in 10 lines. It bowls me over!
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wow. We want forever, we have now and often don’t see the now for the longing for what we don’t have. Mary Oliver….her work seems to be appearing before me more and more these days. I like to think it’s because we are kindred spirits!
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Her Earth based spirituality surly aligns with one who walks in beauty. I know she speaks my heart ❤
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ouch, hip surgery sounds “not fun,” Carol. i loved the poem and very peaceful photo…all the best in 2013 especially with your hip. thanks for sharing. ❤
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Thank you for the caring words. I look forward going for hikes this summer!
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How does Mary Oliver do it? I did not know this particular poem, so thank you for pairing with your wonderful photo.
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It really touched me too:)
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Lovely poem by a wonderful writer and a great way to start my morning…thank you!
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So glad Cindy! That’s what Light Words is aiming for 🙂
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Good poem. Brings back memories of when “we” used to play outside from daylight to dark. (and even after dark sometimes) Would be in the dirt. lay in the grass. and hear many things. As kids, we learned so much about life doing that too. Even caught a frog or two. lol (never did get a wart either!)
Neal
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And Oklahoma dirt is red! Lot of “toads” were terrified on our watch that’s for sure 😉
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Great entry for this week theme Carol ,I love it thanks for sharing my friend 🙂
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You always bring out the best in me !
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My cousin recently had the hip replacement surgery and can walk again. She can’t understand why she kept putting it off.
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Caught me 😉 I’ve already put it off once. Thanks for the encouragement. glad your cousin can walk.
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Such a warm memory you inspired – laying on the ground as a child and listening and feeling the sound of the earth!
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Mary Oliver has a way of opening us to tender memories. Happy you found this post, Carol.
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