How does Oliver's late-night encounter with a loon in "The Loon" interact with other poems in the collection?

Asked by Jill W on 18 Aug 11:27

Last updated by Jill W on 18 Aug 11:28

Answered by Jill W on 18 Aug 11:28

There is no explicit connection, as loons were a common bird in the area Oliver lived.

Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver