At Blackwater Pond - A poem by Mary Oliver


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Mary Oliver - At Blackwater Pond

At Blackwater Pond the tossed waters have settled 
after a night of rain. 
I dip my cupped hands. I drink 
a long time. It tastes 
like stone, leaves, fire. It falls cold 
into my body, waking the bones. I hear them 
deep inside me, whispering 
oh what is that beautiful thing 
that just happened?

Added: on May 10th, 2005 at 4:21 AM | Viewed: 7283 times | Comments (2)

At Blackwater Pond - Comments and Information
Poet: Mary Oliver Poem: At Blackwater Pond Comment 2 of 2, added on July 17th, 2006 at 9:21 AM. As a long time Justice of Peace I perform weddings; many, many weddings. And I always include one or more love or wedding poems in a ceremony, Following the ceromony I give copies of the poems and special readings I use to the new bride. Lyell Thompson Lyell Thompson from United States Comment 1 of 2, added on May 10th, 2005 at 4:21 AM. Mary has described thoughts and feelings so well, I feel like they're mine. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Jill Jill Anderson from New Zealand More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, At Blackwater Pond, has received 2 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Mary Oliver with others on the Poetry Connection poetry forum!

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At Blackwater Pond Last read: 2008-07-08 06:49:22 Viewed 7283 times. Added on May 10th, 2005 at 4:21 AM.

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