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St. Mary Oliver, born in Maple Heights, Ohio, in 1935, & passing on in 2019, was a celebrated American poet whose work deeply intertwined with the natural world. Her poetry, known for its profound simplicity & keen observation of nature, explores themes of solitude, connection, & the sacredness of the everyday. Oliver’s writings, including collections like American Primitive & Wild Geese, have inspired countless readers to find spiritual resonance in the natural environment & to appreciate the beauty in ordinary moments.