The Peace of Wild Things : And Other Poems
(Author) Wendell Berry"If you stop and look around you, you'll start to see. Tall marigolds darkening. A spring wind blowing. The woods awake with sound. On the wooden porch, your love smiling. Dew-wet red berries in a cup. On the hills, the beginnings of green, clover and grass to be pasture. The fowls singing and then settling for the night. Bright, silent, thousands of stars. You come into the peace of simple things. From the author of the 'compelling' and 'luminous' essays of The World-Ending Fire comes a slim volume of poems. Tender and intimate, these are consoling songs of hope and of healing; short, simple meditations on love, death, friendship, memory and belonging. They celebrate and elevate what is sensuous about life, and invite us to pause and appreciate what is good in life, to stop and savour our fleeting moments of earthly enjoyment. And, when fear for the future keeps us awake at night, to come into the peace of wild things."--Publisher
Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry is an American novelist, poet, essayist, and environmental activist known for his writings on rural life, agriculture, and sustainability. His literary style is characterized by a deep connection to the land and a reverence for nature. Some of his most notable works include "The Unsettling of America," "Jayber Crow," and "The Mad Farmer poems." Berry's contributions to literature include advocating for environmental stewardship and the preservation of traditional farming practices. His impact on the literary genre of nature writing is profound, inspiring readers to reevaluate their relationship with the natural world. One of his most famous works is the novel "Jayber Crow," a poignant exploration of community, loss, and redemption set in rural Kentucky. Wendell Berry's writings continue to resonate with readers seeking a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment.
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