The stars began to burn through the sheets of clouds, and there was a new voice which you slowly recognized as your own

The stars began to burn through the sheets of clouds, and there was a new voice which you slowly recognized as your own

Mary Oliver, the beloved poet known for her deep connection to nature and the human experience, often wrote about moments of self-discovery and introspection. In her poem "The Journey," Oliver explores the idea of finding one's own voice and inner strength amidst adversity. The line "The stars began to burn through the sheets of clouds, and there was a new voice which you slowly recognized as your own" captures a powerful moment of realization and transformation.