Following his acclaimed debut, The Humbling and Other Poems , Tiess delivers clear, captivating, and compassionate poetry contemplating Earth and nature. From the opening poems, we become reacquainted with the natural realm, where we may muse on mountains, reflect on rivers, philosophize in forests, and celebrate creation everywhere. As we journey into Earth, the Beautiful, from canyons to coasts and valleys to vistas, we grow more mindful of the environment, ecology, and eventually Earth, the Besieged. Insightful, inspiring, and impassioned with a lyrical love of life, this timely and truthful collection can be enjoyed by nearly everyone, from budding poetry enthusiasts and nature lovers to environmental champions and beyond. In hopes of encouraging environmental interest and awareness, the author offers optional reading content, including a series of brief but thought-provoking essays meditating on nature, a concise glossary of Earth terms, reading suggestions, and more for readers to discover and explore. About the Author: Recognized for crafting clear, classic, and compelling poems, Robert J. Tiess has been writing poetry since the 1980s. He is a SUNY New Paltz graduate, where he earned his degree in English Literature, and a lifetime resident of New York State, where he has enjoyed a fulfilling career in public library service. In 2022, his debut poetry collection, The Humbling and Other Poems , became available in print and electronic editions. You can learn more about the author and his works at www.RobertJTiess.net. "EDITOR'S PICK" - Publishers Weekly (6/26/23): "Tiess's second collection of timely, urgent 'ecopoetry' and essays, following last year's debut The Humbling, could serve as an expansive syllabus for a course on the Earth amid its ecological and climate crisis and why its preservation matters. The instructor, though, is not necessarily the poet. That role belongs to 'Gaia,' Mother Earth, and all her creations: the Susquehanna River, the Colorado Rockies, Sequoia trees, hummingbirds, meerkats, bears, butterflies, and all the other natural wonders in Tiess's poems that impart the wisdom Tiess has learned by paying the Earth attention. As Tiess writes in his introduction, 'Earth, as a university, remains forever open, extending its lessons to anyone who would attend.... The principal challenge of ecopoetry, which seeks to 'maintain a consciousness of Earth while engaging environmental considerations more directly,' is to make nature's complex system of responses to human activity accessible and digestible for all types of readers, and Tiess's May We Learn From the Earth ambitiously meets that challenge and goes further. With his back matter of related digital, literary, and scientific resources, readers inspired to continue their education under the tutelage of Earth and her advocates have an entry point to 'rethink [their] relationships and practices with nature,' and perhaps 'in some small or substantial way' 'save the world."' Review from Readers' Favorite (4/25/23) 5 out of 5 stars: "May We Learn From the Earth is a poetry collection for all nature lovers and poetry aficionados. Being environmentally conscious is no longer a choice but a necessity; this poetry collection clearly emphasizes that fact. Robert J. Tiess' free-flowing verses shed light on the importance of eco-preservation and remind us to be grateful and humble and respect the gifts nature and Earth have bestowed upon us. The last section contains additional content, including essays and insights on Earth, ecology, and eco-poetry. Again, Tiess uses his inspiring poetic verses to educate and illuminate us on increasingly relevant issues concerning humanity's present and future." Review from Literary Titan (5/12/23) 5 out of 5 stars: "More than just a poetic anthology, May We Learn from the Earth also features a handy glossary, comprehensive lists of useful websites and books for further research, and other valuable resources demonstrating the author's commitment to educating and engaging his audience. The poems in this collection stand out for their accessibility and clarity. Eschewing the cryptic language often found in poetry, Tiess crafts verses that resonate with readers of all ages, even those as young as middle school students. His vivid descriptions of rivers, canyons, and trees bring readers into nature and allow them to experience all it has to offer. It renews the wonder that is often lost as people rush about in the world and grounds them in all that the Earth has to offer. This comprehensive and informative work is filled with insightful observations expressed through beautifully crafted poems. May We Learn from the Earth serves as a delightful, thought-provoking, and educational introduction to the world of ecopoetry and nature-inspired verse." Review from Reedsy Discovery ("Worth Reading"): "May We Learn from the Earth by Robert J Tiess is a compilation of odes to our Earth. His words praise