I recently discovered that I really enjoy poetry and would like some book recommendations. I tend to like poems about nature and love (bonus when those two things are tied together).
I was gifted Rupi Kaur’s Milk and Honey book, so I’m open to anything other than that!
by britz_crackers
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Ted Hughs was a renowned nature poet. Some famous ones to try out are The Thought Fox, Hawk Roosting, Pike, Snowdrop, View of a pig.
One of my favourite poets is T. S. Eliot , in particular The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock.
One of the most powerful poets I like would be Sylvia Plath ( I guess now day one would have to add a warning re. Suicide) Tulips, Daddy, Lady Lazarus, Ariel.
I deeply love “Grit” by silas Denver Melvin.
“Time is a Mother” by Ocean Vuong also deeply moved me. Then there’s always John Keets, pretty safe choice.