There are so many wonderful Victorian-era poems written about Nature that have been forgotten and difficult to find, even if we knew where to look for them. During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, poetry appeared everywhere, including periodicals and local newspapers; poetry was a more intricate part of a person's life than it is today.
The Victorian era (about 1837 to 1901), began in a reserved way, but later in the nineteenth century, poets and artists in general, chose to rebel against Victorian inhibitions and reflect the cruder aspects of life. On the other hand, many chose to reflect the beauty of their natural surroundings:
"Of time I only note a part -
Hours that are bright.
O take the lesson to thy heart, -
Record the light."
- Lloyd Mifflin (1846-1921)
I've spent years seeking out these poems, mostly from old newspapers, Nature books and miscellaneous collections. These poems offer a wonderful and diverse perspective on our natural surroundings, and it's a shame to have lost their sentiments. Over time, I'm going to post them here, and where I know something interesting about the lesser-known poets, I'll include that as well.