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David Crews' poem. Still Life, was inspired by Heidi Gutersloh's Nature’s Sheds Todd MoeDavid Crews: poetry inspired by art, nature It's the first morning of the Winter Solstice, and to celebrate we ...

Poets can bring the beauty of nature to life with their words. On your next hike, bring some poetry with you, and enjoy your time on trail in a new way. To get you started, here are six hikes, paired ...

What may at first glance seem like a simple nature poem holds a deeper meaning that can teach children a lot about our world. First published in 1846, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “The Mountain and the ...

Limón is in the midst of visiting seven national parks and unveiling poetry installations on accessible picnic tables that have been turned into works of art. Part of Ada Limón’s signature project as ...

Old English poetry and language studies encompass a rich tapestry of literary, linguistic, and cultural analyses that illuminate the origins, composition techniques, and social contexts of early ...