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.

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.

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.

Explore the magic of nature as a muse for poetry. Embrace sensory detail, metaphor, and vulnerability to craft authentic and heartfelt nature poems. Let nature be your guide.