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By Heart: ‘I so liked Spring’ + New Robert Frost Challenge

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

purple flowers out of focus

What do the thrushes sing? Ah Holy, Holy or Crack! Join us as we learn Charlotte Mew’s poem “I so liked Spring” By Heart.

Filed Under: A Poem in Every Heart, Blog, By Heart, Nature Poems, Spring Poems

50 States of Generosity: Florida

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

Caladesi Island State Park Florida 50 States United States

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Florida and its unbelievable falling iguanas.

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog, nature, Nature Poems

Poets and Poems: David Russell Mosley and “The Green Man”

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To read the poems of “The Green Man” by David Russell Mosley is to walk the ancient paths of Nature and faith.

Filed Under: article, book reviews, Books, nature, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

By Heart: ‘Sea Poppies’ + New Tracy K. Smith Challenge

By Megan Willome 5 Comments

flowers by the sea Cap Fréhel - Bretagne

Imagine discovering a treasure—a flower. Who will you tell? Join us and learn “Sea Poppies” by H.D. By Heart.

Filed Under: A Poem in Every Heart, Blog, By Heart, Flower Poems, Nature Poems

Poems to Listen By: Moonstruck 01—The Wind and the Moon

By Laurie Klein 9 Comments

light reflected in water for the wind and the moon poem

In the first episode of a new Poems to Listen By series, Laurie Klein features a poem by George MacDonald on the complex relationship between natural forces.

Filed Under: Blog, Moon poems, Moonstruck, Nature Poems, Patron Only, Poems to Listen By

Poet Laura: Brain Fog, Fatigue and the Fireflies

By Laura Boggess 9 Comments

sunlight on buds - poet laura fireflies

As our worlds begin to reopen, the brain fog, fatigue, and discomfort can linger. Our Poet Laura, Laura Boggess, helps us reemerge with the fireflies.

Filed Under: Blog, Nature Poems, Pandemic Journal, Poet Laura

Poet Laura for Arbor Day: The Company of Trees

By Laura Boggess 6 Comments

Giant tree and couple in traditional japanese garb at Kanazawa

For Arbor Day, our Poet Laura reflects on the company of trees and a way of nurturing them from their infancy as backyard volunteers.

Filed Under: Blog, Nature Poems, Poet Laura, Tree Poems

By Heart: ‘Choices’ + New Kate Baer Challenge

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

bamboo forest

Sometimes our choices come down to nests or mountains. Learn Tess Gallagher’s poem “Choices” By Heart and see which one you choose.

Filed Under: A Poem in Every Heart, By Heart, nature, Nature Poems

50 States of Generosity: Washington

By Megan Willome 5 Comments

Washington State Moulton Falls Regional Park Lewis River

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Washington and its state waterfall: Palouse Falls. Plus a poetry prompt!

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog, nature, Nature Poems, poetry prompt

Poet Laura: National Poetry Month

By Laura Boggess 4 Comments

Purple, white and yellow blooms

As Spring blooms, Tweetspeak’s Poet Laura, Laura Boggess, is finding floral and poetic awakening in the garden just in time for National Poetry Month.

Filed Under: Blog, National Poetry Month, Nature Poems, Poet Laura

50 States of Generosity: Wyoming

By Megan Willome 16 Comments

Red Gulch Wyoming

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Wyoming and its state fish: the cutthroat trout. Plus a poetry prompt!

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog, Fishing Poems, nature, Nature Poems

Poems to Listen By: Heart & Soil 07—Sparrows

By Laurie Klein 3 Comments

small bird with red feathers for sparrows poem

The latest episode of Laurie Klein’s Poems to Listen By—Heart & Soil features the poem “Sparrows” by Jamie Morewood Anderson.

Filed Under: Blog, Heart & Soil, Nature Poems, Patron Only, Poems to Listen By

Poet Laura: The Generosity of the Earth

By Laura Boggess 3 Comments

Poet Laura - bench by water in leafy woods

As we leave 2020, our Poet Laura reflects on the generosity of the earth to her inhabitants, and considers ways to give back to the earth. Earth poetry included!

Filed Under: Blog, Generous, Nature Poems, Poet Laura

Poets and Poems: Jessica De Guyat and “Fording the Stream”

By Glynn Young 1 Comment

The poetry collection “Fording the Stream” by British poet Jessica De Guyat is centered in the idea of place, be it Lindisfarne, Iona, or the French Midi.

Filed Under: article, book reviews, Books, Britain, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

Poetry Prompt: Finding Poetry from Fear

By Callie Feyen 4 Comments

Author Callie Feyen takes a dare to write nature poetry, finding inspiration from daredevil Robert Frost.

Filed Under: Blog, nature, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources

By Heart: “Snow-flakes” + New Edgar Lee Masters Challenge

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Join author Megan Willome as she learns Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s ‘Snow-flakes’ By Heart.

Filed Under: A Poem in Every Heart, By Heart, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nature Poems, poetry

Poets and Poems: Daniel Leach and “Voices on the Wind”

By Glynn Young 4 Comments

“Voices on the Wind” by poet Daniel Leach is a collection of classical poetry centered in a rich tradition bubbling below the surface of modern poetry.

Filed Under: article, Classic Poetry, love poetry, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

Evening Loveliness: poets Jane Kenyon & Sara Teasdale

By Megan Willome 8 Comments

As evening comes, author Megan Willome looks for wisdom and loveliness in the poetry of Jane Kenyon and Sara Teasdale.

Filed Under: A Poem in Every Heart, Blog, By Heart, Nature Poems, Sara Teasdale

Holidays by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow—And Happy Ones, to You!

By T.S. Poetry 4 Comments

Hopeful Snow Pines

We send our best wishes to you for the season and the year to come with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “Holidays.”

Filed Under: Nature Poems, poetry, Winter Poems

Poet Laureate Joy Harjo: Grace, Rain, and Other Mysteries

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

Author Megan Willome considers grace, rain, and other mysteries inherent in the poetry of Joy Harjo, the new U.S. poet laureate.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Blog, Nature Poems, Poems, Poets, Rain poems

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