Shawn L. Bird

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quote- Mary Oliver on poems February 9, 2014

Filed under: Quotations — Shawn L. Bird @ 7:45 pm
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“Poems must…be written in emotional freedom.  Moreover, poems are not language but the content of the language.  And yet, how can the content by separated from the poem’s fluid and breathing body?”

Mary Oliver A Poetry Handbook p. 3

 

11 Responses to “quote- Mary Oliver on poems”

  1. Annie's Muse's avatar Annie's Muse Says:

    Mary does say it best … love her work!

  2. mzanemcclellan's avatar M. Zane McClellan Says:

    I was recently introduced to her work by a friend. Love her words!

  3. xMarrsx's avatar xmarrsx Says:

    Love Mary O. and yes this quote is very true 8)

  4. buecom's avatar buecom Says:

    Love this. Thanks for sharing!!

  5. Stephen Kolter's avatar Stephen Kolter Says:

    Mary O is my girl!


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