When will you have a little pity for every soft thing that walks through the world, yourself included

When will you have a little pity for every soft thing that walks through the world, yourself included

Mary Oliver, the beloved poet and nature enthusiast, often wrote about the interconnectedness of all living beings and the importance of compassion and empathy towards every creature. In her poem "Wild Geese," she famously wrote, "You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves." This sentiment reflects Oliver's belief in the inherent worth and beauty of all beings, including ourselves.