Comments on: Poem, Almost Saturday

By: Alan Wheatley

Alan Wheatley — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:54:28 +0000

I am beginning to die and the journey is wonderfully illustrated by other dying creatures who are joining me as I negotiate the path. These creatures are cheering me on, encouraging me to have joy in the experience, not dread, as I have been taught to believe. Each day is a surprise. Thanks Mary.

By: Peedee

Peedee — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:26:11 +0000

This poem itself was an awakening experience. From the beginning line to the ending line and the last word, well it’s like birth and death. Many thanks. Peedee

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:34:27 +0000

Wow this is a powerful poem. I get tears in my eyes when reading this. Am I really enjoying life as much as I can? I am afraid not. What can we do to fire up the passion and joy for the moment we are in and all moments there to come. Days pass by, work sports, boredom etc. What do I really want to do before it is over?… good question to think about

By: Liz McCoy

Liz McCoy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:44:18 +0000

Tawni,

I love this. Thank you.

By: Tawni Anderson

Tawni Anderson — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:54:25 +0000

Sean, thanks for stopping by!

And Steve, I’m happy you liked the poem. My feeling that the “right one” came to me turned out to be correct!

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:15:29 +0000

Thank you for sharing such a poignant and insightful poem. It serves as a welcome reminder to me on life’s priorities.

By: Steve Marteney

Steve Marteney — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:01:59 +0000

Tawni,
Thank you so much for this poem. Never mind the fact that Mary Oliver is my very favorite poet and noone knows that. Makes me feel that the connections between us, our brothers and sisters, our community is a real and unseen treasure.
What Ms. Oliver says in this poem is the singular and most powerfull lesson that I have learned from Doen. Wake up and live your life!