White Pine - Poems and Prose Poems

From the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winning poet Mary Oliver, a collection of evocative and haunting poetry and prose

“Oliver’s poems are...as genuine, moving and implausible as the first caressing breeze of spring.” —New York Times

In her first collection since winning the National Book Award, Mary Oliver writes of the silky bonds between every person and the natural world, of the delight of writing, of the value of silence.

The collection features the fourteen-part poem “In the Blackwater Woods,” as well as “At the Lake” and the prose poem “Snail.”

Discover why Mary Oliver is one of America’s most beloved poets:

Contemplative Poetry: Find profound meaning in the quiet moments, from the journey of a snail to the stillness of a forest, as Oliver explores the value of silence and close observation. Accessible Prose Poems: Experience Oliver’s unique blend of poetry and prose that makes profound observations feel as natural and clear as a conversation. The Wisdom of the Natural World: Explore the silky bonds that connect us to the wild through keen observations of deer, foxes, owls, and the transformative power of a place like Blackwater Woods. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Craft: A landmark collection from one of America’s most essential voices, written after her National Book Award win, showcasing the masterful, clear-eyed language that has earned her millions of readers.