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, gentle, and
always honest, Oliver is a visionary of the natural world.