It’s the longest day of the year, friends, and I’d like to welcome it with this beautiful poem by Mary Oliver. I hope you will enjoy it, and this day, and this season.
I Worried I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the rivers flow in the right direction, will the earth turn as it was taught, and if not how shall I correct it? Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven, can I do better? Will I ever be able to sing, even the sparrows can do it and I am, well, hopeless. Is my eyesight fading or am I just imagining it, am I going to get rheumatism, lockjaw, dementia? Finally I saw that worrying had come to nothing. And gave it up. And took my old body and went out into the morning, and sang.
Love this!!
One of my favorites from Mary Oliver! Happy Summer Solstice! XO
Happy Summer Solstice, Carole! I do love that poem! 🙂
Happy Solstice Carole!
Happy Solstice and enjoy all that daylight!
Singing along with you on this beautiful June day Carole! Thank-you for that lovely poem.
Thank you, Carole, this is a great poem and a great reminder. If only it was that easy…
Happy Solstice!
I think one thing I have learned from Mary Oliver is that I can always look to nature to be calmed and reassured. Happy Solstice!