“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.” – The Talmud
In the movement of molecules; in the swirl of clouds over seas; in the silences between words and notes of music; in the dance of bees. And our planet is in crisis. Global climate emergency and ecological disaster can no longer be sidelined or ignored. Poets for the Planet insists on the care, conservation and regeneration of our environment and resources. Inspired by protest round the world, we believe that the poetry community has an important role to play in calling on a range of voices, experiences and
Now, more than ever, the power of poetry is necessary to raise awareness, reconnect us with the planet and promote individual and collective responsibility for change.