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How I Go To The Woods - MARY OLIVER

Mary Oliver goes to the woods alone to commune with nature in her own way, without friends who would talk or witness her interactions. When alone, she can sit motionless and invisible, allowing her to hear the quiet sounds of nature like foxes and roses without disturbing them. She implies that the woods are a very personal and private place for her own contemplation and prayer, only sharing the experience with someone she loves very much.

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How I Go To The Woods - MARY OLIVER

Mary Oliver goes to the woods alone to commune with nature in her own way, without friends who would talk or witness her interactions. When alone, she can sit motionless and invisible, allowing her to hear the quiet sounds of nature like foxes and roses without disturbing them. She implies that the woods are a very personal and private place for her own contemplation and prayer, only sharing the experience with someone she loves very much.

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How I go to the woods ~ Mary Oliver

Ordinarily, I go to the woods alone, with not a single friend, for they are all
smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable.

I don’t really want to be witnessed talking to the catbirds or hugging the old
black oak tree. I have my way of praying, as you no doubt have yours.

Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit on the top of a
dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by
unconcerned. I can hear the almost unhearable sound of the roses singing.

If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love you very much.”

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