### Poetry Outdoors

Poetry Outdoors

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A writing community devoted to restoring our relationship with the natural world through poetry, storytelling, and environmental stewardship.

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Your weekly Mary Oliver poem and prompt has arrived. This week, we’re writing forecast reports for our grief ⛈️

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The Forecast of Grief

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Join us in the comments section today to share your short poem of encouragement inspired by Mary Oliver’s poem, _Don’t Worry._

Here’s mine _:_

**Don't Worry**

_Ash Kilback, after Mary Oliver_

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Things Take the Time They Take.

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