Toxic Flora: Poems by Kimiko Hahn

In her latest collection of poems, Kimiko Hahn invites us to take a closer look at the natural world, and to see the beauty in the things that can also harm us.

Toxic Flora is a book of poems about poisonous plants, and it is a fascinating and disturbing read. Hahn's poems are full of lush imagery and vivid descriptions, and they capture the beauty of these deadly plants while also warning us of their dangers.

Toxic Flora: Poems

by Kimiko Hahn

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	534 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	126 pages

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Here is an excerpt from the poem "Belladonna":

Belladonna, deadly nightshade,

Your berries are black as night,

And your leaves are soft as velvet.

But beware, for your touch is deadly.

Your poison can cause hallucinations,

And even death.

Hahn's poems are not just about the dangers of poisonous plants, however. They are also about the beauty of these plants, and about the power of nature. In the poem "Poison Ivy," Hahn writes:

Poison ivy, you are a thing of beauty,

With your bright green leaves

And your delicate white flowers.

But I know that your touch is painful,

And I stay away from you.

Yet I am still drawn to you,

To your beauty and your danger.

Toxic Flora is a book of poems that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Hahn's poems are powerful and evocative, and they offer a unique perspective on the natural world. If you are interested in poetry, nature, or the darker side of life, then I highly recommend this book.

About the Author

Kimiko Hahn is an American poet who has been writing and publishing poetry for over thirty years. She is the author of eight books of poetry, including Toxic Flora. Hahn's work has been praised for its originality, its intelligence, and its beauty. She is a recipient of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.

Buy the Book

Toxic Flora is available for Free Download from all major booksellers. You can also Free Download the book directly from the publisher, W.W. Norton & Company.

Toxic Flora: Poems

by Kimiko Hahn

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	534 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	126 pages

FREE