Nothing Is Too Small Not to Be Wondered About

The cover of Mary Oliver’s book Felicity, showing an abstract painting of a landscape.

Mary Oliver’s aptly titled late collection Felicity is, in large part, about the contentment and steadiness that comes with a happy relationship, and this short poem is an example of how that same happiness and contentment spill over into everyday observations. Oliver’s warm curiosity and compassion shine in this piece, which places a cricket at center stage. 

Mary Oliver, “Nothing Is Too Small Not to Be Wondered About.” Felicity. New York: Penguin Press, 2016.