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Mary Oliver's tree poem finds fresh readers online

Original: Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, “Stay awhile.” The light flows from their branches. And they call

People are sharing an excerpt from Mary Oliver's poem "When I Am Among the Trees," in which the poet describes trees calling out "Stay awhile" and urging her "to go easy, to be filled with light, and to shine." Readers appear drawn to its calm, restorative message about nature, stillness and self-acceptance.

Why now: The poem's soothing message about nature and slowing down resonates with readers seeking calm and connection to the natural world.

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Evidence

• Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, “Stay awhile.” The light flows from their branches. And they call again, “It’s simple,” they say, “and you too have come into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled with light, and to shine.” From When I am Among… · altlife@me.dm · 21

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