Swan | Mary Oliver
Title: Swan Author: Mary Oliver I am a huge fan of Mary Oliver, and as such, I had to really savor these poems. I took my time with them, ruminating over every word, wishing there would never be an end to what I was reading. As always, Oliver heavily drew on nature in these poems. She had a real knack for taking an individual thought and turning it into the most beautifully crafted wording you can possibly imagine. I had the privilege of hearing her read once at an event at Salem College. This was over a decade ago, but I still remember feeling like I was in the same room as greatness. This book doesn't contain even close to my favorite work of hers, but it's still beautiful. Four out of five stars. ---------------------------- QUOTES: "Ordinarily, I go to the woods alone, with not a single friend, for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable. I don't really want to be witnessed talking to the catbirds or hugging the old black oak t...