In this stunning collection of new poems, Mary Oliver returns to the imagery
that has defined her life's work, describing with wonder both the everyday and
the unaffected beauty of nature.
Herons, sparrows, owls, and kingfishers flit across the page in meditations on
love, artistry, and impermanence. Whether considering a bird's nest, the seeming
patience of oak trees, or the artworks of Franz Marc, Oliver reminds us of the
transformative power of attention and how much can be contained within the
smallest moments.
At its heart, Blue Horses asks what it means to truly belong to this world, to
live in it attuned to all its changes. Humorous,