When Death Comes by Mary Oliver
“When Death Comes” by Mary Oliver engages with the themes of human existence, the temporality of life, and the inevitability of death.
Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver is one of the most profound American poets and her influence remains relevant due to her simple and deeply resonating nature poetry. Oliver was admired and awarded esteemed accolades such as the Pulitzer Prize (1984) and National Book Award for Poetry (1992). Explore some of Mary Oliver’s best-loved poems below.
10 of the Best Mary Oliver Poems
Here are 10 of the best poems of Mary Oliver that every poetry lover must read, gathered from both her earlier and recent poetry collections.
Morning Poem by Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver’s “Morning Poem” is about being cheerful and optimistic in all phases of life, embracing the beauty of nature, and finding happiness in small things.
Every Morning by Mary Oliver
In “Every Morning,” Oliver’s speaker reads the news about the calamities of war, how it affects families, children and causes the death of many people.
Singapore by Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver’s “Singapore” is about a lady who washes the airport ashtrays. This poem was published in Poetry magazine, in June 1988.