Tagged: john greenleaf whitter

September poems that evoke the mood of autumn.

September Poems

One of the first poems I remember hearing as a recitation is Helen Hunt Jackson‘s “September.” It is part of her monthly almanac poem series, and does a lovely job of evoking the crisp,...

Poetry by John Greenleaf Whittier

Poetry by John Greenleaf Whittier John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892), often listed as one of the Fireside Poets, was an influential American Quaker poet and ardent advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Enjoy Whittier’s poetry available from...