Wendell Berry’s “Enriching the Earth” is a good poem with which to celebrate Earth Day.
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Poetry Defending Violated Nature
Romantic poet John Clare would had had strong words about Trumpist attacks on our national parks.
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We Are Losing Touch with the Earth
Berry’s “Remembering” is a stinging attack on big agriculture. It touches on personal issues as well.
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Manifesto for the Earth’s Future
Wendell Berry’s manifesto of “The Mad Farmer Liberation Front” is worth revisiting on this 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day. It captures the spirit of the times.
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After the Long Dark Wait, Light Again
In a Sabbath poem written in 1992, Wendell Berry marvels at spring’s return.
To Fight Climate Change, Plant Gardens
Wendell Berry asserts that growing and maintaining gardens is an antidote to climate change.
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