How about we share another Mary Oliver poem? After all, you can never have too many of those. In this one, the poet seems to acknowledge that it is often hard to simply live in and enjoy the moment, perhaps because we are afraid it can't last. She urges us to give in to that moment and fully experience the joy. Although "much can never be redeemed, still, life has some possibility left." Don't Hesitate by Mary Oliver If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed or about to be. We are not wise, and not very often kind. And much can never be redeemed. Still, life has some possibility left. Perhaps this is its way of fighting back, that sometimes something happens better than all the riches or power in the world. It could be anything, but very likely you notice it in the instant when love begins. Anyway, that’s often the case. Anyway, whatever it is, don’t be afraid of its plenty. Joy is no...
This is probably my favorite Bob Dylan song. I'll use any excuse to play it. This happens to be a good one!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely one of my favorites, but then, I have always been my mother's daughter when it comes to music...and my father's, too, I suppose. :-)
ReplyDeleteI actually first heard this on the series finale of Parenthood, and I am not ashamed to say that it made me cry. It is a lovely cover--so emotive and with such beautiful voices! It's a good choice.
Happy Birthday, Dad!
Well, it does fit him, doesn't it?
DeleteHappy birthday to your hubby, Dorothy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carmen. I'll pass along your good wishes.
DeleteThat's a wonderful cover! Love it!
ReplyDeleteRhiannon Giddens has such a beautiful voice.
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