These beautiful anthologies of poems are sure to inspire. They make ideal bedtime reading, a nice ‘quiet time’ way to start your day, or gift to those who adore poetry and nature, you won’t find a better gift!
Out There In The Wild is a stunning volume of poetry to celebrate the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole. Packed with poems about everything that lives in the sea and rivers, on land or in the sky. You will meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits, bats, bees and butterflies.
You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World is published with the Library of Congress and edited by the Poet Laureate of the United States, a collection of poems reflecting our relationship with nature, by 50 celebrated contemporary writers.
Each poem engages with the author’s local landscape – from the breathtaking variety of flora in a national park to a lone tree flowering by a bus stop.
A Nature Poem to Start Each Day
A Happy Poem to Start Every Day offers poems to sooth or motivate, whether you wake up to the chirping of birds, or stumble out the door in a last minute rush. Take time for yourself each morning to boost your mood, with a happy poem to set yourself up for the day.
This book features one happy poem for each day of the year, to keep by your besides or on the kitchen counter, to read while your coffee brews. Or keep it in your rucksack or briefcase for the morning commute. Includes poems by John Keats to Rumi.
Notable Nature Poets and Their Works
William Wordsworth stands as a giant in nature poetry. His works, like “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” celebrate the beauty and simplicity of nature. Wordsworth’s poems offer an introspective look at how nature uplifts and inspires, leaving a lasting legacy on the poetic world.
Mary Oliver‘s poetry captures nature with a fresh, contemplative voice. Her works, such as “Wild Geese,” speak to the interconnectedness of all living things and the beauty of simplicity. Oliver’s poems encourage readers to find joy in nature’s everyday miracles.
Today, poets like Alice Oswald and Wendell Berry continue to add their voices to the chorus of nature poetry. They bring new perspectives, addressing modern environmental concerns while celebrating nature’s enduring beauty. Their works keep the tradition of nature poetry alive, vibrant, and ever-evolving.
