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A review by literally_adele
Twelve Moons by Mary Oliver
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
TRIGGER WARNING: Grief, Suicide
Twelve Moons is a collection of poetry by Mary Oliver that celebrates the natural world and the cyclical rhythms of life. I have no skill when it comes to analysing poetry. I enjoy reading it, but most of the time I have little to no understanding of what is being said. However, even if I don’t always grasp the deeper meaning behind the words, I still find them beautiful. A brief visit to Google tells me that Oliver's work is known for its deep reverence for the natural world, and Twelve Moons is definitely no exception, with readers being swept into the scenes Oliver describes so prettily. Don’t think this is just a collection of nature poems, though. Oliver skilfully weaves vivid descriptions of the natural world with themes of death, grief, and suicide, and an exploration of the spiritual and emotional connections between humans and nature.
My top 5 picks from this collection:
Twelve Moons is a collection of poetry by Mary Oliver that celebrates the natural world and the cyclical rhythms of life. I have no skill when it comes to analysing poetry. I enjoy reading it, but most of the time I have little to no understanding of what is being said. However, even if I don’t always grasp the deeper meaning behind the words, I still find them beautiful. A brief visit to Google tells me that Oliver's work is known for its deep reverence for the natural world, and Twelve Moons is definitely no exception, with readers being swept into the scenes Oliver describes so prettily. Don’t think this is just a collection of nature poems, though. Oliver skilfully weaves vivid descriptions of the natural world with themes of death, grief, and suicide, and an exploration of the spiritual and emotional connections between humans and nature.
My top 5 picks from this collection:
- 1. Beaver Moon – The Suicide of a Friend
- 2. Strawberry Moon
- 3. At Blackwater Pond
- 4. Worm Moon
- 5. Poem for my Father’s Ghost
These may be my top five, but choosing these from the selection on offer was a difficult task. There really are a lot of wonderful poems in this collection. Overall, Twelve Moons is a captivating celebration of the natural world and the intricate tapestry of life's rhythms and a testament to Oliver’s skill with words. Poetry fans should definitely check it out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Grief