“What do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” This simple, direct question encapsulates the profound feelings Mary Oliver evoked in countless readers through her tender and accessible poetry. She expressed a deep love for the physical world and highlighted the powerful connections between all living things. Her poems skillfully blend careful observations of nature with a lasting sense of wonder. Additionally, her essays on the craft of writing are remarkable for their clear and thoughtful advice. Oliver remains a cherished source of inspiration for both writers and nature enthusiasts. For the first time, a journal has been created that invites you to actively engage with her poetry. Within its pages, you will find comforting, inspiring, or thought-provoking quotes from her poems, as well as the occasional complete poem.
