Introductory Guide to the Poems of
Mary Oliver
With Sample Poems
Compiled by Madeline Cramer
PAGE 7
Blue Horses: Poems
Similarly, her 2014 book of poetry Blue Horses includes the poem “The 4th Sign of the Zodiac” (meaning cancer) as she personally reflects on her confrontation with her own mortality—inviting the reader to join with her.
You can also read and listen to Mary Oliver reciting the full poem here through NPR’s On Being with Krista Tippett…
from this On Being session…
<<<<< PREV. PAGE | BACK TO TOP >>>>>
PAGE 7 OF 7
IMAGE CREDIT: Molly Malone Cook, from the cover of New and Selected Poems, Volume One
C. Christopher Smith is the founding editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He is also author of a number of books, including most recently How the Body of Christ Talks: Recovering the Practice of Conversation in the Church (Brazos Press, 2019). Connect with him online at: C-Christopher-Smith.com
 Reading for the Common Good From ERB Editor Christopher Smith "This book will inspire, motivate and challenge anyone who cares a whit about the written word, the world of ideas, the shape of our communities and the life of the church." -Karen Swallow Prior Enter your email below to sign up for our weekly newsletter & download your FREE copy of this ebook! |
