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Blue Iris: Poems and Essays

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A friend introduced me to Mary Oliver's work a couple of months ago and I couldn't be more thankful. Since then, her keen perception and gentle presentation of what's felt deep within have touched me like a friend whom one only wishes to have known earlier, much earlier. When Blue Iris was released I could hardly wait to open the first page; and it has answered every minute of such anticipation. The vivid imagery is familiar from her previously published work. However, what struck me the most is the sensitivity in each poem or essay -- so touchable that I found myself using care when turning each page. This book is wonderful to read from cover to cover, but also a delight if one is in between things and only has time to read a couple of pages. There is always something new in and between the lines to see, smell, touch ... and feel and dream about. and such connections linger even after the book is closed -- through these poems and essays, my heart feels larger and my eyes brighter.

I first enjoyed this fine collection of poetry and prose at my local library. I was so taken with its gentle beauty that I purchased copies for my personal library and extras for gifts. This collection has as its focus the natural world: the minute details of sunflowers and grass, of birds and bugs, of smells and colors, of bounty and strife are revealed in utter simplicity. It is a celebration of renewal and faith consistent with Oliver's Pulitzer Prize-winning work.

Mary Oliver invites attention, calls forth attending the blossoms along life's way whatever the terrain. As she writes her way into her own wholeness she assures me mine is possible. Being real with gratitude is what the Grand Mystery draws us into if we live awake.

This is my very favorite Mary Oliver poem book. I have several and this just takes
my breath away at times. My gratitude to her for sharing such soul beauty with us.

In this collection Mary Oliver focuses on nature: flowers, grass, birds, bugs, smells and colors. The reader becomes aware about the beauty of life and the wonders of being alive.

Joyce Akesson, Love's Thrilling Dimensions

The book I ordered was in superb shape, arrived fast, and was packaged well. What more can a buyer want? Oh yeah . . . it was at a bargain price too! Thanks much!