nature poetry

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

A Fresh Start
Meant to open at dusk - tip-toeing through the break of dawn, pedals spread and drawn again.
By Jacqueline Elaine Hudson7 days ago in Poets
Hummingbird on Paperbark
I saw hummingbird perched on paperbark branches my mood lifted up Note: Watching a bird on a tree branch is therapeutic. As I spotted a hummingbird on a paperbark branch, it fulled me with peace.
By Seema Patel7 days ago in Poets
Rain
Eyes cry floods from skies, Mother Nature cries hard for her baby; When will the earth heal?
By Carol Ann Townend7 days ago in Poets
The Sounds Of A Lullaby
the rain falls lightly playfully tapping my sill inviting a nap
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden7 days ago in Poets
Finche on Oak
finches on the oak loud chirping reverberates my joy to listen Note: As I went for my afternoon walk, the loud chirping of house finches from the scrub oak canopy attracted me. Such avian music is what my soul needs to restore its sanity.
By Seema Patel7 days ago in Poets
Holes in the Sky
The sky is black wool stretched tight over the world. Stars puncture it — tiny holes, each a broken promise.
By Tina D. Lopez7 days ago in Poets
Five-Seven-Five
Five stars perfectly Aligned universally Yet I just wonder
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)7 days ago in Poets
Lethal Fatality
Spaghettified truth playing grownup speeding up, soft white underbelly of shark, intoxicated by proxy tattooed cherry blossom within tiger heart
By Diana7 days ago in Poets
99 Days Before Many Of Us Becomes Dust - FIFA !!!!!!
I am a footballer ! I... AM... A FOOTBALLER.... I am a footballer - as if these words made sense in over 46 years !? The thought of messing up the garments for cheers and hoorah - often inspires us to be magnificent and unique !? I am footballer, is not always the best statement, but a way in which we assume our place on the Earth !? The packed stadiums, the unrelenting crowds !? I am a footballer !?? (long pause) Not because I wanted to, but because football is the most unified sport in LIFE !?
By 365poetry7 days ago in Poets
Sculpted By Nature
Introduction This was inspired by an avenue walk in Hulne Park, Alnwick. You can read about my visits here. This is a huitain
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 days ago in Poets
Flowering
Geard processional bride to be walks with grandpa her life starts today ``` Author's note: The cover image inspired my haiku. My youngest daughter, Blessed, was married a couple of years ago, and the photo I captured of my father walking her down the garden ("geard" Old English) wedding aisle will forever hold a special place in my heart.
By Marilyn Glover8 days ago in Poets
Trees in a Storm
Bent by heavy winds, Tangled branches scrape and catch, Scattered leaves take flight. Yet my roots are deep and strong, Holding fast against the storm.
By Archery Owl 8 days ago in Poets