linger after the rain

Lingering in Happiness 
After rain after many days without rain,
it stays cool, private and cleansed, under the trees,
and the dampness there, married now to gravity,
falls branch to branch, leaf to leaf, down to the ground
where it will disappear — but not, of course, vanish
except to our eyes. The roots of the oaks will have their share,
and the white threads of the grasses, and the cushion of moss;
a few drops, round as pearls, will enter the mole’s tunnel;
and soon so many small stones, buried for a thousand years,
will feel themselves being touched.

~Mary Oliver

 

Let your very roots be touched and nourished with Mary Oliver’s words today.

33 comments on “Inspiration – Lingering in Happiness

  1. my one life. today's avatar

    “a few drops, round as pearls, will enter the mole’s tunnel;
    and soon so many small stones, buried for a thousand years,
    will feel themselves being touched”. I found myself smiling trying to picture this. It’s so gentle and fairy-tale like. Love it!

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  2. den169's avatar

    Such a gifted, inspired writer.

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  3. Jet Eliot's avatar

    Wonderful poem by Mary Oliver, Val~~

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  4. Eliza Waters's avatar

    Beautiful! M.O. is a wonderful poet. 🙂

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  5. The Smiling Pilgrim's avatar
    The Smiling Pilgrim

    The picture totally makes me want to be a monk contemplating in the glory of nature 🙂

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  6. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar

    I was certainly nourished dear Val thank you xx

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  7. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Val. ❤

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  8. kellyhuntson's avatar

    Beautiful, calming, true. Always what I find here with you, Val. Lovely share. ❤

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  9. D. Wallace Peach's avatar

    An amazing poem, Val. So delicate. Thanks for introducing me to Mary Oliver.

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  10. Eric's avatar

    MO’s words often speak the right sentiment at the right time, at least for me. Nice share, Val.

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  11. Karen Lang's avatar

    Mary always touches my soul Val. 🙂

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  12. holisticlifestylecoachblog's avatar

    Reblogged this on Mindfulness Living and commented:
    Reposted from ‘Find Your Middle Ground’ beautiful inspirational words by Mary Oliver

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  13. Brenda Davis Harsham's avatar

    Such a beautiful post.

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