nature poetry

An ode to Mother Nature; poems that take their inspiration from the great outdoors.

Chorus of Decay
decomposition nature's chorus of decay as fallen leaves crisp. * Thanks for reading! Author's Notes: For the Fallen Leaves Challenge.
By Paul Stewart5 months ago in Poets
Gathering Light.
Background of this poem: I woke up today with my name on a list I once only dreamed of. The 2025 Creative Future Writers Awards. Shortlisted for my poem "Bad Dates, Dead Monkeys". It feels both surreal and grounding, like stepping into a light I did not know was waiting for me. Writing has been my quiet prayer, my small rebellion, my way of making sense of the world. To be seen in this way reminds me that stories matter, voices matter, hope matters. I will keep writing, keep reaching, because this is only the beginning and I am deeply thankful.
By Test5 months ago in Poets
The Bird Who Carried Peace
High upon the morning sky, A gentle bird begins to fly. Wings of silver, soft and wide, She glides with truth the winds can’t hide. Her song is not of fear or dread, But whispers where the wounded bled. She carries hope in every breath, A melody that conquers death.
By Hasbanullah5 months ago in Poets
Fall
Somersault in air, travel size magic carpet, blanket the cement.
By Jada Ferguson5 months ago in Poets
Dressed for Fall
The leaves dressed for fall Twist and turn, dance in the air Blasts of red and gold
By KA Stefana 5 months ago in Poets
Dancing little wisps
Dancing little wisps. Skipping softly through the wind. They’re making their way.
By Sarah O'Grady5 months ago in Poets
Live Life as Epically as a Leaf
Green at birth. Expose you to light, air, and the world to unveil hues.
By Jada Ferguson5 months ago in Poets
What a stranger world this is
What a strange world this is, Some are helpless and alone, Some are dying of thirst in a desert, their story unknown. Some are callous and carefree, What a strange world this is.
By Muhammad Talha5 months ago in Poets
Shock and Sibilance
The chill sashays in, unhissing 'Fore we unknow what we're unmissing Carpets unroll in unsilent susurrus As the homenote unsounds discordant unround us
By Gerard DiLeo5 months ago in Poets
Where Lava Meets The Sea
Beneath a sky where Pele breathes, And molten rivers kiss the seas, A man arrives with heart ablaze, To spark a flame that never strays.
By Tony Martello5 months ago in Poets
If only for now
Your song, so quiet. Shows us what it means to live. If only for now.
By Sarah O'Grady5 months ago in Poets
Fall Rainbow on I-81
Leaves in the valley, Along I-81 show bright, As we travel South.
By April Denise Stuart5 months ago in Poets