Since I missed last week’s reading, please enjoy these two poems, “North Country” and “Rain,” both by Mary Oliver.

This video is long so I am including the timestamps for each poem below:

* North Country – (01:18 - 2:50)

* Rain – (04:31 - 10:45) *

*Please note that this poem is both long (in seven parts!) and that section three contains dark content.

Both poems reflect the many facets of transformation, and “North Country” is a celebration of the return of Spring. May the return of spring bring you a kind of celebration in your hearts.

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