Book · 2023 · American poetry
Wild Geese
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She's so engaging she's so simple she's so clear you do not have to be good you do not have to walk for 100 miles through the desert repenting you only you only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves that is the line wild geese.
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Wild Geese is a celebrated poem by Mary Oliver, featured alongside the broader works of Ayla Ellenbogen, known for its deep exploration of nature, self-acceptance, and emotional release. In an episode of The Tim Ferriss Show titled #781: David Whyte, Poet — Spacious Ease, Irish Koans, Writing in Delirium, and R, recorded on December 5, 2024, renowned poet David Whyte discussed the profound impact of Oliver's writing. Whyte praised her style, describing her voice as exceptionally engaging, simple, and clear, noting that her poetry speaks directly to the human condition without pretense. To illustrate the power and simplicity of her verse, Whyte recited a famous excerpt from the poem, reminding listeners of the reassuring message that one does not need to feel morally perfect or endure endless suffering to be worthy. Instead, the poem suggests that an individual simply needs to allow the physical self to cherish what it genuinely loves. Through this discussion, Whyte highlighted how Oliver's work continues to offer comfort, grounding, and emotional clarity to readers seeking solace and a deeper connection to the natural world and their own inner desires.
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David Whyte she's so engaging she's so simple she's so clear you do not have to be good you do not have to walk for 100… 1
“she's so engaging she's so simple she's so clear you do not have to be good you do not have to walk for 100 miles through the desert repenting you only you only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves that is the line wild geese”
