I do not know what gorgeous thing
the bluebird keeps saying
his voice easing out of his throat,
beak, body into the pink air
of the early morning. I like it
whatever it is. Sometimes
it seems the only thing in the world
that is without dark thoughts.
Sometimes it seems the only thing
in the world that is without
questions that can’t and probably
never will be answered, the
only thing that is entirely content
with the pink, then clear white
morning and, gratefully, says so
— Mary Oliver, “What Gorgeous Thing” in Blue Horses
Notes: DK Photo. Poem, thank you Make Believe Boutique)
Stunning words stunning bird in a world of conflict and threat we need art. Happy Sunday sir.
So true Scott!
Against all odds, against all handicaps, against the chamber of horrors we call history, man has continued to dream and to depict its opposite. That is what we have to do. We do not escape into philosophy, psychology, and art—we go there to restore our shattered selves into whole ones.
— Anaïs Nin, In Favor of the Sensitive Man and Other Essays
and what lovely beauty
Yes. So blue!!!
So gorgeous bird! Lovely colors!
Photo wins over poem this time!
The way the bird is looking back ❤️
Wow. That’s Something.
Awh, this is SO precious. Now I’m torturing myself because I need to know why beloved Mary speaks of Blue Horses and tells us all about this lovely, darling bird…. And YES Mister Dave, dear friend, we also want to hear (again!) about YOUR feelings, not only those brilliant quotes – we want more David….
OMG. The pressure.
Gorgeous image that goes beautifully with Mary Oliver’s (I just knew it was her before I got to the end) poem.
Smiling. Thanks Dale.
😊
Ethereal!
Yes!!!!
The tail looks like an illusion.
Right!!!!
Gorgeous poem, gorgeous photo. I’d like to take photography lessons with you 😀
Awwwww. Thanks Laila.
Below the end of your offer today is a heading:
https://davidkanigan.com/2014/09/12/lucky-i-am-to-go-off-to-my-cancer-appointment/
that link gifts, as I was greeted with: An equally beautiful Bluebird and words by Ted Kooser -an amazing poet! Who btw wrote a book about a “Man” who takes early morning winter walks and and is an amazing writer, hmm reminds me of you! Additionally you take beautiful photos! I’ve always liked the shares when you feature, Ted Kooser…
Awwwwww, thank you Christie. I love Ted Kooser! and esp his poems in winter!