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The Land Will Hold You: Poems from nature for reconnection and belonging
Paperback
Publisher Price: $12.99
ISBN13: 9780473593155
Publisher: Castle Press
Published: May 16 2023
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.19 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Discover poetry that reconnects you with the earth-and yourself.
The Land Will Hold You is a heartfelt collection of 62 poems that speak directly to anyone who loves the land and seeks solace, strength, and belonging in nature's embrace. Mary Walker's lyrical poems remind us of our deep roots in the natural world and offer gentle guidance for life's challenges.
Whether you're grieving, searching for inspiration, or simply craving a moment of peace, these poems are a comforting companion.
�� Find courage and hope
�� Soothe sadness and fear
�� Feel grounded and connected
Praise for The Land Will Hold You
Mary Walker isn't just one of my favorite living poets. She's one of my favorite poets, period. I'll keep this book close and read it often. I advise other readers to do the same! - Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author
This book is going to change my year. - Amber-Jayne Bain, photographer
These poems are like medicine. - Chantal Cropp, ethnobotanist
A lovely book of gentle words for you, me and the land. So fitting in these turbulent times. - Lizzie Beere, artist
About the Author
Mary Walker is a celebrated poet and writer from New Zealand. Her work is known for its deep reverence for nature and its ability to touch the soul. She is also the author of the poetry books Lullaby for Mothers: motherhood in poems (2019) and Home (2025)
A Taste of the Poetry
We don't need to know
how or when or why,
only that the waves will carry us,
gentle hands passing us
all the way to shore.
-from the poem Faith
If you long to feel at home in the natural world and find peace in poetry, The Land Will Hold You is the book you'll return to again and again.
Add it to your collection today.
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