What inspired Mary Oliver to focus specifically on dogs in this poetry collection?
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Dog Songs

Dog Songs
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What inspired Mary Oliver to focus specifically on dogs in this poetry collection?
Did anyone else feel a sense of peace or nostalgia reading these poems about dogs?
How do the poems in 'Dog Songs' change or deepen with multiple readings?