nature poetry

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

Fruitless Farmland (a poem)
Fruitless farmland avocado sunset red wine sunset algae sunk hills cake crumbed soil spirits flowing the river split sunrays falling the water
By Svetlana Sterlin4 years ago in Poets
Song of My Homeland
Dancing on flowing hills of golden grass, as the warm East Winds blow, kneeling gently by a stream, where Crystal Waters flow, in a Land that is my home.
By Nollie McCain4 years ago in Poets
Garden Home
When in my garden's fair and earthly bound I chance espy a flut'ring sojourner With fragile wings, and eyes so big and round
By Meredith Harmon4 years ago in Poets
A Maiden(s) Voyage
The “unsinkable ship,” they called her. A wonder, a journey, a new beginning. Twenty two hundred people, off to start a new life.
By Brittany Jean4 years ago in Poets
Getting Home, Safely
I remembered hearing “safety in numbers.” Though crowded lots made me numb, heard too much noise, chattering as crows did.
By Chai Savathasuk4 years ago in Poets
Where I’m From
I am from Cape Karluk That I hiked when I was only 10 Where my uncle’s cross sits Where he watches over us. I am from the Karluk River
By ocean4 years ago in Poets
Summer
The marigold nodded its head in lackadasical assent. As I watched the day bleed from the sky and lay still in this sweltering, slowing, and stilling August heat, I lay stark in this sweltering humid heat.
By Melissa Eaves4 years ago in Poets
Watching the Rain
“Give thanks for the rain in your life which waters the flowers of your soul.” — John Lockwood Huie As I sit in the office reception area waiting for my daughter to finish up her appointment, I watch the rain fall hard and fast through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
By B.R. Shenoy4 years ago in Poets
November Walks Up to Me
November walks up to me and says “It’s time you take a break.” I walk with him slowly down a path of sleeping leaves and resting trees.
By Noah Adam Busby4 years ago in Poets
A Brindle Pretzel.
The greyhound is an elegant breed, They say. A very pleasant assassin. With good manners, A lovely nature and a good temperament. But...
By Deborah Robinson4 years ago in Poets
The Happiness Effect of Nature Walks
“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” — Mary Davis I always feel so refreshed and invigorated after a brisk walk in nature.
By B.R. Shenoy4 years ago in Poets
A Time for Peaceful Contemplation
"Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed." ― Indra Devi
By B.R. Shenoy4 years ago in Poets