Poetry, Volume 9

Annie Dillard – Three Poems to Enjoy

Annie Dillard Poems

It’s National Poetry Month 2026! For today, let’s turn to the work of the great Annie Dillard.

Here are three poems by her:

*** ALSO don’t miss Annie Dillard – The NPR Recordings

A Natural History of
Getting Through the Year
Annie Dillard

SNIPPET:

Birds and flowers will keep one busy.
Make collections of both, and observe
the battles and songs of birds. Watch
for the eggs of Phoebe about the middle
of the month. Study the circulation
of the blood in a frog’s foot.
Take up mental hygiene;
because it is much needed now.

[Read the full poem here.]

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