"Snail In My Prime" by Mary Oliver
In her latest collection of poems, "Snail In My Prime", Mary Oliver continues to captivate her readers with her unique and personal style of writing.
"Snail In My Prime" is a beautiful and introspective work that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. In one of her most personal poems, "The Summer Day," Oliver reflects on the simple pleasures of summer and the importance of living in the moment.
4.2 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 654 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 288 pages |
I don't know what it is about the heat or the tall grass that brings me into company with the other animals, or makes me think I am more like them than usual.
Oliver's poems are often infused with a sense of wonder and awe at the natural world. In "Praying," she explores the relationship between humans and nature, and the ways in which the two can connect to something greater.
It doesn't have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don't try to make them elaborate, that isn't required, keep your eye on the grass, let the words be as simple as the grass, let them hover near the ground.
Oliver's writing is also deeply personal. In "Wild Geese," she shares her experiences with grief and loss, and the ways in which she has found healing through the natural world.
You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.
"Snail In My Prime" is a powerful and moving collection of poems that explores some of the most profound experiences of human life. Oliver's writing is lyrical and beautiful, and her insights are both timeless and timely.
This book is a must-read for anyone who loves poetry, nature, and the human experience.
