Blue Horses

Poems

By: Mary Oliver

Narrated by: Kimberly Farr

In this stunning collection of new poems, Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has defined her life’s work, describing with wonder both the everyday and the unaffected beauty of nature.

Herons, sparrows, owls, and kingfishers flit across the page in meditations on love, artistry, and impermanence. Whether considering a bird’s nest, the seeming patience of oak trees, or the artworks of Franz Marc, Oliver reminds us of the transformative power of attention and how much can be contained within the smallest moments.

At its heart, Blue Horses asks what it means to truly belong to this world, to live in it attuned to all its changes. Humorous, gentle, and always honest, Oliver is a visionary of the natural world.

Critic reviews

“A lyric collection to be treasured.”—The New York Journal of Books

Quintessential Mary Oliver!

Blue Horses is a stunning collection of poems and images. This audible book is easy to listen to over and over again.

A lovely voice

I love Mary Oliver’s poems. The narrator’s voice and cadence was beautifully appropriate for this work.

Wonderful Listening Experience

Listening to this performance of Mary Oliver’s verses is a transcendent experience. Her words open the Reader up to the beauties of The Natural World, whether you credit a Creator or not.

Mary Oliver continues to be my favorite poet!

Ms. Oliver consistently distills the complex into its pure essence. Each poem is a perfect jewel, a rare gift!

Listening over and over

This collection is worth listening to over and over, as I am doing right now.