“Someone I loved gave me
a box full of darkness.
It took me years to understand
that this, too, was a gift.”
– Mary Oliver, “The Uses of Sorrow”
“Someone I loved gave me
a box full of darkness.
It took me years to understand
that this, too, was a gift.”
– Mary Oliver, “The Uses of Sorrow”
Ah, Michelle. Another great Mary Oliver quote! Sometimes I read her stuff and am left sitting there, shaking my head in silent awe.
Yes.
What a lovely reminder to hope.
michelle — i’m going to add this to my page of quotes. i don’t remember reading this mary oliver piece but i must, i must, i must. thanks for posting it!