Why I Wake Early (Mary Oliver) Morning Poem

Welcome your day with the the Mary Oliver Poem 'Why I Wake Early", reminds us to find joy in the simple things in life and to connect with the natural world around us.

In essence, "Why I Wake Early" is a beautiful and inspiring poem that reminds us to cherish the present moment, appreciate the beauty of nature, and live with kindness and gratitude.

Hello, sun in my face.
Hello, you who made the morning
and spread it over the fields
and into the faces of the tulips
and the nodding morning glories,
and into the windows of, even, the
miserable and the crotchety –
best preacher that ever was,
dear star, that just happens
to be where you are in the universe
to keep us from ever-darkness,
to ease us with warm touching,
to hold us in the great hands of light –
good morning, good morning, good morning.
Watch, now, how I start the day
in happiness, in kindness.

Transcript

Hello sun in my face,

Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields and into the faces of the tulips and the nodding morning glories and into the windows of even the miserable and the crotchety,

Best preacher that ever was,

Dear star that just happens to be where you are in the universe,

To keep us from ever darkness,

To ease us with warm touching,

To hold us in the great hands of light,

Good morning,

Good morning,

Good morning,

Watch now how I start the day.