tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143742537514581543.post7252630026295899302..comments2024-03-25T13:29:43.845-07:00Comments on A Year's Risings with Mary Oliver: The Swan – April 10, 2010LoraKim Joynerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305359695072392847noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143742537514581543.post-75469100204876146332010-04-10T20:20:15.573-07:002010-04-10T20:20:15.573-07:00I think I like that non-linear world of children. ...I think I like that non-linear world of children. Thus, I surround myself with them.<br />It is a bit confusing, but I think when the swan comes on shore it is referring to death. There are hints such as her missing her husband that the swan will take her to heaven or some after life. If a swan came to me offerring to take me to another life or heaven or just to be buried in the earth, I'd say, "Great! I'm ready to try something new.Sallynoreply@blogger.com