Poetry by Mike Taylor is inspired by nature and by life, particularly the breath- taking beauty of nature and the fascinating core of humanity.

“…poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” Leonardo da Vinci

“Breath inexperience, breathe out poetry.” Muriel Rukeyser

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.” Leonardo da Vinci

“A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it. Dylan Thomas

“Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.” Carl Sandburg

Poetry by Mike Taylor is made available free of charge, but please do not copy or reproduce part or all of any poem without permission.