You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World

A beautifully curated anthology celebrating the relationship between poetry and the natural world, edited by Ada Limón. You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World gathers contemporary voices reflecting on landscapes, animals, climate, memory, wonder, grief, and humanity’s connection to the living world.

Blending lyrical observation with environmental awareness and emotional reflection, the collection explores how nature shapes identity, imagination, spirituality, and daily life. The poems range from intimate and meditative to urgent and expansive, offering many perspectives on beauty, ecological change, and the experience of being human within a larger natural system.

A thoughtful and inspiring anthology for readers interested in contemporary poetry, environmental writing, mindfulness, and the emotional and philosophical power of the natural world.