How necessary it is to have opinions! I think the spotted trout <br />lilies are satisfied, standing a few inches above the earth. I <br />think serenity is not something you just find in the world, <br />like a plum tree, holding up its white petals. <br /> <br />The violets, along the river, are opening their blue faces, like <br />small dark lanterns. <br /> <br />The green mosses, being so many, are as good as brawny. <br /> <br />How important it is to walk along, not in haste but slowly, <br />looking at everything and calling out <br /> <br />Yes! No! The <br /> <br />swan, for all his pomp, his robes of grass and petals, wants <br />only to be allowed to live on the nameless pond. The catbrier <br />is without fault. The water thrushes, down among the sloppy <br />rocks, are going crazy with happiness. Imagination is better <br />than a sharp instrument. To pay attention, this is our endless <br />and proper work.<br /><br />Mary Oliver<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/yes-no/
