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12.28.2007

Friday Poetry: Praying by Mary Oliver

A lovely Mary Oliver poem in this season of prayer.

Praying

It doesn't have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
small stones; just
pay attention, then patch

a few words together and don't try
to make them elaborate, this isn't
a contest but the doorway

into thanks, and a silence in which
another voice may speak.

~ Mary Oliver in Thirst: Poems






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~Suzanne


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