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Wild geese
Book • 2004
This collection features some of Mary Oliver's most renowned poems, including 'Wild Geese,' which was first published in her 1986 collection 'Dream Work.
' The poem 'Wild Geese' is a powerful exploration of the human condition, encouraging readers to find their place in the natural world and to embrace their humanity without the need for perfection.
Oliver's poetry is characterized by its vivid descriptions of nature and its ability to evoke a sense of wonder and connection to the world around us.
Her work often reflects on the beauty and significance of the natural world and how it relates to human experiences of life, death, joy, and despair.
' The poem 'Wild Geese' is a powerful exploration of the human condition, encouraging readers to find their place in the natural world and to embrace their humanity without the need for perfection.
Oliver's poetry is characterized by its vivid descriptions of nature and its ability to evoke a sense of wonder and connection to the world around us.
Her work often reflects on the beauty and significance of the natural world and how it relates to human experiences of life, death, joy, and despair.
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Mentioned by Jim Hawes as the inspiration for the novel and film "The Wild Geese", referencing Mad Mike Hoare's mercenary activities in Africa.
382: Into The Heart of Darkness. Fighting Che Guevara's Communist Insurgents in the Congo. w/ SEAL Jim Hawes
Mentioned as the author of the poem “Wild Geese” and for her truthful writing.
5: Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
Looked at in the coda, confirming and problematizing the findings of the book.
Jane Elizabeth Dougherty, "Narrating Irish Female Development, 1916-2018" (Edinburgh UP, 2024)
Mentioned by JB as one of his favorite poems, reflecting on the sense of place and connection to nature.
Mindful Leadership with Helen Sieroda
