to live in this world
you must be able
to do three things
to love what is mortal
to hold it
against your bones knowing
your own life depends on it
and when the time comes to let it go
to let it go
Mary Oliver
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You are young. So you know everything. You leap into the boat and begin rowing. But listen to me. Without fanfare without embarrassment without doubtI talk directly to your soul. Listen to me.
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Tell me what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life
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