In the Salt Marsh: Poems

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The collection highlights Nancy Willard's deep appreciation for nature, vividly portraying the landscapes of Cape Cod and the Hudson Valley. Through her poetry, she captures moments such as the transition to night in an orchard and the arrival of spring as rivers thaw. Willard's engagement with wildlife is evident as she reflects on her interactions with creatures like moon snails, ladybugs, and butterflies, infusing her work with a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world.