Now the sun begins to swing down. Under the peach-light,
I cross the fields and the dunes, I follow the ocean’s edge.
I climb, I backtrack.
I float.
I ramble my way home.
~ Mary Oliver, “Have You Ever Tried to Enter the Long Black Branches” in West Wind: Poems & Prose
Notes: Poem via The Hammock Papers. Photo: Laurence Demaison. Related Posts: It’s been a long day
Ahhhhh
we all long for the comfort of ‘home.’
Yes. Especially that.
Ahhh, Mary, you are almost home…
Exactly….
To be around in a time of history when we have Oliver. She’s a whisper from the core of our universe.
Doesn’t she though!?!?
Some days, that is the best way to make our way… 🙂
Yes!
I appreciate this entry of sweet peace… Unfortunately, I’m more back in the photo of the monkey playing the drum set. Oh, Mary Oliver….
Oh, so me too Valerie. Have a great weekend.
She really is one of the best. Who but her can say so much with so few words!?
And then that pic…. sublime!
Yes. So agree.