Comments on: “Wild Geese”

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:12:05 +0000

Cindy, thank you for posting this lovely reminder for us to fly free…to follow our heart and sou’s calling. I am glad that you follow yours, truly! And though a solitary path is not easy, it has great benefits, one of which is true creativity because we are honoring our deep places. Like Sharon, the first line is so haunting yet inspiring. May we all fly…

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 15 May 2010 12:48:19 +0000

The first line has been in my head all week, but I haven’t stopped long enough to read the entire poem, one of my favorites by Oliver. You have great insight, Cindy, and your comments are right on. I learned of this poem years ago when a friend handed me a copy when I going through a rough patch. The words still ring true.

By: Marlynn

Marlynn — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:13:30 +0000

Cindy, Love the poem and I have to admit I was not familiar with it. I am “having to read” a management book called, “Good to Great,” by Jim Collins, and it is growing on me. He states, “Life is unfair–sometimes to our advantage, sometimes to our disadvantage. We will all experience disappointments and crushing events somewhere along the way, setbacks for which there is no ‘reason,’ no one to blame. . .What separates people, Stockdale taught me, is not the presence or absence of difficulty, but how they deal with the inevitable difficulities of life. . .you must retain faith that you will prevail in the end. ..” I guess what I am trying to say is that no matter what happens, as the poem states, “the world offers itself to your imagination. . .” and you can become stronger not weaker as you fly with the wild geese-which is a beautiful thing.

By: joanna jenkins

joanna jenkins — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:53:01 +0000

These are really wonderful words to live by. I did not know this poem before now but it one that I will pass onto loved ones.
Thanks,
jj

By: Cindy La Ferle

Cindy La Ferle — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:07:03 +0000

Mary Ellen, I am so very sorry to learn about your brother’s death. My heart and sympathies go out to you, and prayers for healing. I am glad the poem is of some comfort. –Cindy L.

By: deb

deb — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:01:49 +0000

I love that we love some of the same things.
This poem is one of those things you need to print out and clutch to the heart.

By: Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen — Fri, 14 May 2010 10:58:30 +0000

This is a season of sadness for me because of the death of my beloved brother. I have been walking the Paint Creek Trail watching the trees and flowers wake up. The world goes on. A welcome poem this morning Cindy, thank you!

By: Bridgette

Bridgette — Fri, 14 May 2010 03:18:39 +0000

This really makes me stop and ponder my beliefs. Thank you.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:33:54 +0000

Beautiful. Oliver’s words cut right through the edicts of religion straight to the heart of faith, to the intent, it seems.