Thank you for this beautiful Mary Oliver poem and reminder that any act or word of gratitude “could mean something, could mean everything.” and THAT can transform our souls and perspective.
A friend shared an article about ‘Setting two tables for Thanksgiving’ by Sharon Randall, this morning. It touched my sorrow and tears as well as the good memories of my ‘lost’ loved ones. This year I will set two tables: One (more like two or three) in my sister’s dining room for my loved ones that will be with us and One in my heart for those who live with us in spirit only, the living and departed. We are all remembered today, and hopefully, on every other day as well.
Loved reading Mary Oliver's poem and how the flow was interrupted by the last brick (in shape only) final stanza. An awakening! Good luck with the Sunday group!
Julie,
Thank you for this beautiful Mary Oliver poem and reminder that any act or word of gratitude “could mean something, could mean everything.” and THAT can transform our souls and perspective.
A friend shared an article about ‘Setting two tables for Thanksgiving’ by Sharon Randall, this morning. It touched my sorrow and tears as well as the good memories of my ‘lost’ loved ones. This year I will set two tables: One (more like two or three) in my sister’s dining room for my loved ones that will be with us and One in my heart for those who live with us in spirit only, the living and departed. We are all remembered today, and hopefully, on every other day as well.
Blessings and gratitude to and for all.
JoAnne
I love that idea of 2 (or more tables to set). May your gathering and remembering this year be full of gratitude and peace.
Loved reading Mary Oliver's poem and how the flow was interrupted by the last brick (in shape only) final stanza. An awakening! Good luck with the Sunday group!
Thanks so much! And for that final stanza insight.
Always very happy to see Mary Oliver, and this one couldn't be more appropriate. Thanks, and all the delicious pie in the world to you, Julie.
Likewise!
Happy Thanksgiving to you, SarahLee!
thankful for your writing prompts and thoughts every week!
Eat more pie!!! Laura Mann
You too, Laura!