nature poetry

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

2026: When We Finally Breathe
However, the year 2026 has not forced itself on us. To Ali it came slowly, knowing that “We have been carrying too much for too long.”
By iftikhar Ahmad25 days ago in Poets
Rhiley
Only 5 lbs 6, She ushered in with the snow. My most special gift!
By Alaine Hay25 days ago in Poets
Necklace
I don’t want a necklace round my neck, content to see lichens hang from trees. Note: We were visiting the rainforest of the Pacific Northwest. I enjoyed the greenery. The lichen hanging from the big maple and beech trees enchanted me. This haiku is inspired by that experience.
By Seema Patel25 days ago in Poets
Tranquility
Golden morning mellifluous songbirds their velvet wing beats like the rhythm of softening stanzas inked with a peacock’s quill,
By Hazel25 days ago in Poets
We are all being stepped on
I found a whole world in the cracks of the sidewalk Tiny snails living whole lives under our feet You said, "I can’t imagine living my whole life constantly afraid of being stepped on."
By Felix McCann25 days ago in Poets
Warding Off The Chill
frost on the outside calls for steaming hot showers buff in a blizzard
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden25 days ago in Poets
A Goldfinch, Puff'd. Winner in Small Heat Challenge.
A goldfinch, puff'd round 'pon the feeder, past iced glass Alights this bleak day.
By Gabriel Huizenga25 days ago in Poets
Attention Earthlings
Attention earthlings A message from outer space We have been sent to destroy you Yes, the entire human race The plan was to break you
By Raine Fielder25 days ago in Poets
Ephemeral Starlight
You said, “Show me your soul.” But what if you won’t love me anymore? I’d rather lie than lose your call, So I guard my pain, never let it unfold.
By glowlikevega25 days ago in Poets
𝓑𝓛𝓤𝓢𝓗
A sleepy morning awakes to the rising sun's rays whispering sweet nothings making the roses blush Their pink petals flushed
By Colleen Walters26 days ago in Poets
Spring
Fragrant spring blossoms perfuming the zephyrs love is in the air.
By Hazel26 days ago in Poets
Gazing at a Gift
Glistening stigmatic Glaze Gazing back Gently beckoning 𓂃˖˳·˖ ִֶָ ⋆🀦⋆ ִֶָ˖·˳˖𓂃 ִֶָ Celadon filament Cavort Circling
By K.B. Silver 26 days ago in Poets