nature poetry

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

The Sky Shines Red
At a suggestion by Cathy Holmes based on one of my instagram posts of red clouds over Fenham I have written this sad villanelle.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 months ago in Poets
The Appless Tree
Once upon a time there was a woman who loved trees. When she, her husband, & three boys moved to a new home, she decided to plant at least one new tree in their yard every year.
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock6 months ago in Poets
Red Twilight’s Embrace
Red Twilight’s Embrace As night descends with a crimson glow, The sky ablaze with hues below. Dark clouds drift in a fiery sea,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 6 months ago in Poets
Bird Silence. Top Story - March 2026.
Forests of the Hawaiian islands are quiet today for eight distinct extinct songs have all died away. Their disappearances have broken the biological sound of “sacred lands.”
By Travis Dylan6 months ago in Poets
The Whale (2022)
Moby Dick. The Whale. Jonah's three days. Take your pick. Nights and days in chasing death. "“And I felt saddest of all when I read the boring chapters that were only descriptions of whales, because I knew that the author was just trying to save us from his own sad story, just for a little while.”
By Diana6 months ago in Poets
Spring, Once More
Here she comes again Not knocking but slipping gently through windows ajar, Resting in the quiet corners of the day, Making me smile as I walk along.
By angela 6 months ago in Poets
Gratitude Mindset
I see leaf colors my heart fills with quiet delight gratitude for life. Note: It is a big favor I did by adopting gratitude mindset. Now, even the simplest things like changing pigments on leaves feel like blessings.
By Seema Patel6 months ago in Poets
The Nature Of The Stones
Introduction This is a villanelle and my ninety-eighth piece inspired by Angie Livingstone's inspirational artwork. "The Art Of The Glittering Fox" is now available on Amazon worldwide.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 months ago in Poets
Wrecking
how's the wrecking? crews... open and breathes hard like flutes and loops riders scoop that's from where loosely... what's up what's up what's up reminded stuff I used to explore in a way how's the wrecking? crews... Thank you for reading! Which part of the poem resonates with you? Share your thoughts! Please leave a comment. Copyright 2026 K.A. Smith
By K.A. Smith6 months ago in Poets
Lost Youth, I see you in my mirror
Lost Youth, I see you in my mirror I saw her face inside the glass, Not mine, but something left behind, A softer light, a careless laugh,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 6 months ago in Poets
Sakura Show
sakura blooming people gather to partake ephemeral show. Notw: Cherry flower (sakura) viewing is cultural practice in in Japan. It's called hanami.
By Seema Patel6 months ago in Poets
Nearer My God To Thee
Nearer My God To Thee The sea was quiet before the wound, A black stretch holding its breath, Steel confidence cut through the dark,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 6 months ago in Poets