"To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and when the time comes to let it go, to let it go" ~ Mary Oliver


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Wild Iris is for writer and reader alike. Enjoy daily poetry selections by published poets....more »

"To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and when the time comes to let it go, to let it go" ~ Mary Oliver


Got Poetry?

Wild Iris is for writer and reader alike. Enjoy daily poetry selections by published poets. Discover new collections on our shelf and join us for discussions. We cover everything from who we're reading to the best places to discover new poets and news about upcoming poetry-related events in our respective areas. Every day, there is something going on here. Have you heard about our Poetry Potpourri? Win free books! Monthly drawing.

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