Passed this lichen on my walk yesterday.
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I’ve always been a great admirer of the poetry and writings of Mary Oliver. The other day I was going through some notes of mine and came across these words of hers – deeply touching. Sadly, she died in January 2019.
“When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.”
She lived these words.
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Author: Don
My name is Don Scrooby and I live in The United Kingdom. I feel that more than anything else, nature, and the objective things around us, convey a speech and a message we always need to listen to and follow. This kind of listening is life-giving and there is a certain form spirituality about it.
In this blog, through the the photographic image and accompanying words, I’ve tried to share this experience as simply as I can. There is an underlying beauty in nature we all need to see and experience, especially in this day and age as we struggle to save our planet.
Most of my shots are taken with a Fujifilm XT100 camera and my Iphone. I’m no professional Photographer, but I do enjoy outdoor walks with my simple gear trying to capture what I see and experience.
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That is beautiful.
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Thanks, Sandra.
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After our time in England, I’m forever on the look out for beautiful lichen and one can never go wrong reading Mary Oliver’s lovely words.
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The lichen is marvellous here. And you’re right – reading her work is profoundly uplifting. Thank you.
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My pleasure!
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I am also a fan of Mary Oliver.
The quote (and photo) you share is wonderful.
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So glad to hear you’re a fan of hers as well, Vicki. A wonderful poet – a wonderful human being.
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Great image and quote, Don.
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Thanks, Dan.
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Not sure which I enjoyed more – the shots of lichen or finding out about Mary Oliver. I will have to track down one of her books of poetry. Anyone who suffers the criticism ‘that she was criticized for writing poetry that assumes a dangerously close relationship between women and nature ‘ sounds like a writer worth reading. Thanks Don
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Thanks John. You’re right. She was an amazing woman and her relationship with and perceptions of nature were profound. She certainly is worth reading.
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I so enjoy the textures in this photo, Don. Mary Oliver was one of my favorite poets. She did live those words and so embraced this world we live in. I miss her.
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Thanks, LuAnne. I miss her too. She was such a gift to the world.
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Loved the post. Please have a look at my page as well.
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Thank you.
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