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The woods

By Douglas Malloch

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Evoking sentiments of love and reflection on the changing seasons, a collection of poetry celebrates the beauty and significance of nature's influence on the human spirit.

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2023-11-05
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Summary

"The Woods" by Douglas Malloch is a collection of poems published in 1913, that beautifully captures the essence and simplicity of nature, contemplating human existence, affection, and the bond we share with our planet. Focused mainly on the beauty of pastures and woodlands, Malloch calls on readers to cherish peaceful moments discovered in nature. Within this collection, Malloch rejoices in the great outdoors, skillfully combining reflections on shifting seasons, the delights of countryside life, and perceptive insights regarding the human condition. The poems bring forth a strong sense of intimacy with forests, exhibiting inspiring images of organisms, flora, and sceneries that connect with individual experiences and shared truths. With writings such as "Possession" and "When the Geese Come North," the collection addresses themes of connection to the environment, interlaced with existential questions of love, existence, and the transient nature of life. Fundamentally, this work lauds the splendor of the wilderness and its momentous effect on one's soul.

About the Author

Douglas Malloch was an American poet, short-story writer and Associate Editor of American Lumberman, a trade paper in Chicago. He was known as a "Lumberman's poet" both locally and nationally. He is noted for writing Round River Drive and "Be the Best of Whatever You Are" in addition to many other creations. He was commissioned to write new lyrics for the Michigan State Song, Michigan, My Michigan in 1902.

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