What Poetry and Nature Teach Us About Belonging
In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy to feel disconnected. Many of us spend our days surrounded by screens, rushing from one task to the next, barely noticing the natural world around us. There is a sense of detachment, not just from nature but from something deeper within ourselves.
Rewilding the human spirit is about restoring that connection. It is about remembering that we are not separate from the earth but a part of it. Nature has always been our home, and poetry has long been a way to express that deep relationship. In Understory, Ron Shapiro’s poetry invites us to pause, reflect, and rediscover the sense of belonging we may have lost.
Nature as a Place of Belonging
There is something powerful about being in nature. Standing among trees, feeling the wind on our skin, or listening to the rhythmic sounds of water reminds us that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves.
In the natural world, there is no competition for status or material success. There is no pressure to perform or to be anything other than what we are. The trees grow, the rivers flow, and the seasons change in their own time. There is a rhythm to life that exists beyond the modern rush of productivity and achievement.
When we spend time in nature, we are reminded that we belong. We do not need to earn our place. It is already there, waiting for us to recognize it.
Poetry as a Path to Connection
Like nature, poetry has the power to bring us back to what is essential. It slows us down. It encourages us to notice the small details that make life meaningful. A simple poem about the rustling of leaves or the quiet of a morning can stir something deep within us.
In Understory, the poetry does exactly that. It does not just describe nature; it invites us to experience it, to feel it in a way that words alone cannot capture. The poems reflect on the beauty of forests, the wisdom of trees, and the quiet lessons the earth has to offer. They remind us that the natural world is not something separate from us but a part of who we are.
The Human Need to Reconnect
Many of the challenges we face today, from environmental destruction to social isolation, come from this sense of disconnection. When we see nature as just a resource rather than a living, breathing presence, we lose something essential. When we forget how to be still, how to listen, and how to simply exist within the world, we feel a deep sense of longing without knowing why.
Rewilding the human spirit is about answering that longing. It is about stepping away from distractions and returning to the quiet wisdom of the earth. It is about finding moments of stillness, whether through a walk in the woods or through the words of a poem that captures the feeling of being alive.
Let Understory Be Your Guide
If you’re someone who loves nature, or if you’re simply looking for a way to reconnect with the world around you, Understory is a book worth reading.
'A portion of each book sale will be donated to Earth justice.'
It’s not just a collection of poems, it’s an invitation. An invitation to slow down. To appreciate the beauty of the earth. To reflect on what truly matters. And maybe, just maybe, to start seeing the world a little differently.
So, take a moment. Step outside. Breathe in the air. Listen to the trees. And when you’re ready, pick up Understory and let it guide you on a journey back to the natural world.
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