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Day: May 28, 2017

“Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver

Posted on May 28, 2017January 4, 2026 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

There are doctors, medicines, and even machines that have saved lives. And then there are the poets, like Mary Oliver, who have saved souls. She is so deeply present in her poetry that she invites us into presence with her. Growing up in a difficult home, nature became her mother, her teacher, and her mentor. …Read More

Posted in Journal, Poem, Spirit Tagged Mary Oliver

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