Poetry stands as one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural expression, capable of awakening a sense of connection within ourselves and to our environment.

Ahead of #WorldPoetryDay, the GLF Social Media Ambassadors have curated a collection of poems, reminding us of the profound influence words hold in shaping our relationship with the planet.

🌿 Lorraine Dudu A. Kinnear shares her favorite verse from Shane Koyczan’s spoken-word piece, ‘Shoulders’.

🌿 Juvenal Vitalis recited an excerpt of ‘Silent Neighborhoods’ from Iranian storyteller & #photographer Majid Hojjati.

🌿 Djify Elugba shares his original composition, ‘Forêt saignée’.

🌿 Nala Aprilia delivers a call for #climateaction with her poem ‘Can You See My Tears’.

✒️ How has poetry shaped your own relationship with our planet? Share your favorite verse with us using #ThinkLandscape.