[…]
Sometimes I dream
that everything in the world is here,
in my room,
in a great closet, named and orderly,
and sometimes I am that madcap person
clapping my hands and singing;
and sometimes I am that quiet person
down on my knees.
— Mary Oliver, excerpt from “Something” in Why I Wake Early: New Poems
Notes:
- Poem Source: violentwavesofemotion. Photograph: Mennyfox55
- Related Posts: “It’s Been a Long Day“

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WE HEAR YOU!
Thanks! And thanks for sharing…
My pleasure and honor!
Yes!
and sometimes we are down on our knees clapping –
Mary is right, we are all these people at different times.
She is so darn good! Thanks David 💛
She really is
Hi David
I have not mentioned but your site looks awesome. How is your health doing? I wish you well.
🙂
M
Thank you. Thankfully, health is good after a few weeks of chop. I’m grateful. Thanks for asking for and for the kind words. Hope you are doing well.