Poems by Oriah

“Since I was a child I have written to understand myself and the world, to find the stories that show me the meaning I can make of my life.” —Oriah, Opening the Invitation


The Dance My Breasts Night Tears Oatmeal Perpetual Present

The Invitation

by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn’t interest me
what you do for a living.
I want to know
what you ache for
and if you dare to dream
of meeting your heart’s longing. 

It doesn’t interest me
how old you are.
I want to know
if you will risk looking like a fool
for love
for your dream
for the adventure of being alive.... Read more

Copyright © Mountain Dreaming, 
from the book THE INVITATION, HarperONE,
San Francisco, 1999.

Books by OriahLinks open in new windows
What We Ache For
What We Ache For
2005
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Opening the Invitation
Opening
the Invitation
2004
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The Call
The Call
2003
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The Dance
The Dance
2001
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The Invitation
The Invitation
1999
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