Wild writing is the practice of listening. Deep listening. To live as a wild writer, as a nature poet is a way of being in the world. A way of paying attention to the big ideas, subtle notes and fertile ground from which writing grows.

Each of these poems in an invitation to elevate your coffee drinking experience. There are also three writing prompts to inspire a poem of your own. This is an insider’s guide to coffee and poetry.

It took 6 months of blogging to answer 2 important questions.

Do I enjoy the process of blogging?

Do other people find value in my blog?

I’m rewriting my poetry manuscript, Wild Altar. It was rejected recently. This made me think. Was there a valid reason?

I didn’t see it at first. But yes, the poetry could be better.

Our writing may be in danger of becoming too safe, too routine, too human. What could the forests, rivers and winds teach you about writing?

How could your writing become inspired from allowing wild, natural energy onto the page?

Nature poetry brings us closer to the Earth. It reminds us of long forgotten spaces. A forest you used to walk. A tree that offered shade. A garden which sustained you. Nature poetry can conjure natural landscapes and invite them deep into your heart.