nature poetry

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

Break the Chains
Break the Chains I was lost in the dark, couldn't find my way, Shadows whispered lies, led my soul astray. Every tear I cried carved a story in my skin, But I rose from the ashes, let the fight begin.
By Ali Sadeek Ahmed2 years ago in Poets
Fall Leaves
The leaves have all left, abandoning the branches that fed and housed them. They warm the roots of the trees now, insulating them against frost and snow.
By Isla Griswald2 years ago in Poets
Snow in the Sunlight
A bead of water slowly slides down a glistening icicle, melting in the sunshine after a frosty night. Drip, drip, drip go the gutters.
By Isla Griswald2 years ago in Poets
The Cosmic Dust
The Geminids are flying fast away Yet every time a little stay The amazing tale of burning rock Will descend to Earth, an angel’s frock
By Henrik Hageland2 years ago in Poets
The Sun Grew Weary
The sun grew weary of seeing men squander it’s light It couldn’t say why it continued to shine It would work all day just to say it was bright
By Thomas Terry2 years ago in Poets
Thin Ice
Delicate, nature's glass, sparkling, like crinkled saran wrap, like a wedding veil, there's still warmth underneath, and movement
By Ellie Hoovs2 years ago in Poets
The Bonnie Banks
Lyrics by Lady John Scott c. 1876. Melody by unknown “By yon bonnie banks and by yon bonnie braes, where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond, Where me and my true love were ever wont to gae, on the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.
By Colleen Walters2 years ago in Poets
A Dog’s Unwavering Loyalty
The first time Ellie saw Max, he was a scrawny pup, trembling in the corner of the shelter. His soft brown eyes seemed to hold the weight of the world, though he was barely a year old. Ellie had come to the shelter to find a companion, but Max found her first.
By Shiv Rabari2 years ago in Poets
The Spelling of Love. AI-Generated.
Introduction Love - it's a word we all know but struggle to define. It's universal yet deeply personal, a language that doesn't rely on words alone. But have you ever thought about the "spelling" of love? No, we're not just talking about its literal letters. The spelling of love goes beyond language, encompassing actions, emotions, and the many ways we connect with each other. Let's explore how love is spelled differently in our lives and hearts.
By Usama Shahid2 years ago in Poets
What Is "The Life in Verse?". AI-Generated.
Introduction Life is a collection of moments - some joyful, some painful, and many beautifully mundane. Poetry takes these moments and transforms them into art, weaving words into rhythms and emotions into metaphors. But what does it mean to live "The Life in Verse"? Simply put, it's about embracing poetry as a lens through which we view, process, and celebrate life.
By Muhammad Nadeem2 years ago in Poets
MAGIC DEATH
where does magic go to die, when the children grow and lose the eyes to see it with? does it float up and away to venture out
By angela hepworth2 years ago in Poets
Layers of Ireland 🇮🇪
Vibrant layers of Ireland look at me, heart quickens, as I feel closer to my ancestry. What a fantastical sight, as a multi-level-dessert, like creamy chocolate delight.
By Rowan Finley 2 years ago in Poets