5 Poetry Collections That Capture the Whimsy and Adventure of Summer
Summer is a time of whimsy and adventure. What form of writing better encapsulates the joy of the season than poetry? We gathered a few poetry collections that we think would make great travel companions for your next trip. Take these on the road or on your next flight, and get lost in the precision and lyricism of these poet’s words.
So kick back, relax, and soak in the sun with these five poetry collections:
If you are looking for a little wit and imagination, look no further than “Plunder” by Dorsey Craft. Recipient of the 2019 Mary Sarton New Hampshire Poetry Prize, this thrilling poetry collection follows an 18th century pirate named Anne Bonny and explores themes of patriarchy, lust, pop culture, and the rise and fall of the human body.
2. “Cast Away” by Naomi Shihab Nye
A poetry collection for all ages, “Cast Away” explores the theme of “things we throw away” from waste to the less fortunate in society. Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye shares more than 80 new poems that are both thought-provoking and hilarious.
3. “Selected Poems” by E.E. Cummings
If you are a fan of the renowned poet and painter E.E. Cummings, this poetry collection will be an extra treat. The anthology contains 13 pieces of his art and 156 poems organized in 12 sections with a forward by E. E. Cummings’s biographer, Richard S. Kennedy.
4. “Chasers of the Light: Poems from the Typewriter Series” by Tyler Knott Gregson
“Chasers of the Light” is chock-full of writing that is sure to fill your days with hope. Tyler Knott Gregson began writing his poetry collection after he stumbled upon a vintage Remington typewriter in an antique store. Three years later, he had already typed nearly 100 poems on scraps of paper or via blackout method that would later be used for this collection.
5. “The Sun and Her Flowers” by Rupi Kaur
From the rising social media influencer and poet Rupi Kaur, “The Sun and Her Flowers” is another instant classic. A collection about growth and healing, this poetry anthology is a followup to Rupi’s The New York Times bestselling “Milk and Honey.”
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