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In the Green Mountains

In The Green Mountains by Jessie Rittenhouse

I dare not look away
    From beauty such as this,
Lest, while my glance should stray,
    Some loveliness I miss.

The trees might choose to print
    Their shadow on the lake;
The windless air might glint
    With aspen leaves that shake.

Over the mountains there
    A thin blue veil might drift;
Then in a moment rare
    This thin blue veil might lift.

Ah, I must pay good heed
    To beauty such as this,
Lest, in some hour of need,
    Its loveliness I miss.

The Brook

The Brook by Alfred Tennyson
I come from haunts of coot and hern,
I make a sudden sally
And sparkle out among the fern,
To bicker down a valley.

By thirty hills I hurry down,
Or slip between the ridges,
By twenty thorpes, a little town,
And half a hundred bridges.

Till last by Philip's farm I flow
To join the brimming river,
For men may come and men may go,
But I go on for ever.

I chatter over stony ways,
In little sharps and trebles,
I bubble into eddying bays,
I babble on the pebbles.

With many a curve my banks I fret
By many a field and fallow,
And many a fairy foreland set
With willow-weed and mallow.

I chatter, chatter, as I flow
To join the brimming river,
For men may come and men may go,
But I go on for ever.

I wind about, and in and out,
With here a blossom sailing,
And here and there a lusty trout,
And here and there a grayling,

And here and there a foamy flake
Upon me, as I travel
With many a silvery waterbreak
Above the golden gravel,

And draw them all along, and flow
To join the brimming river
For men may come and men may go,
But I go on for ever.

I steal by lawns and grassy plots,
I slide by hazel covers;
I move the sweet forget-me-nots
That grow for happy lovers.

I slip, I slide, I gloom, I glance,
Among my skimming swallows;
I make the netted sunbeam dance
Against my sandy shallows.

I murmur under moon and stars
In brambly wildernesses;
I linger by my shingly bars;
I loiter round my cresses;

And out again I curve and flow
To join the brimming river,
For men may come and men may go,
But I go on for ever.

The Woodpecker

The Woodpecker by Elizabeth Madox Roberts
The woodpecker pecked out a little round hole
And made him a house in the telephone pole.

One day when I watched he poked out his head,
And he had on a hood and a collar of red.

When the streams of rain pour out of the sky,
And the sparkles of lightning go flashing by,

And the big, big wheels of thunder roll,
He can snuggle back in the telephone pole.

Sea Fever

Sea Fever by John Masefield
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a gray mist on the sea's face, and a gray dawn breaking.

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way, where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.

I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud

I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud by William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
Harnessing the Power of Books

Harnessing the Power of Books

Harnessing the Power of Books: Inspiring Community and Environmental Change

Books spark more than imagination—they ignite real community projects and environmental change. At Emerald Book Club, readers like you turn stories into action, creating ripples of impact beyond the page. Join us to see how literary exploration fuels meaningful change and connects passionate readers worldwide. Ready to be part of something bigger? Explore more about using books to inspire action.

Books as Catalysts for Change

Harnessing the power of books

Books have the incredible ability to ignite change in the real world. They serve as powerful tools for sparking community projects and driving environmental change, creating a bridge between imagination and action.

Inspiring Community Projects

Books inspire more than just thoughts; they inspire action. When you read a compelling story, it can light a spark that leads to community-driven efforts. Take, for instance, a local reading group that decided to transform their town’s abandoned lot into a community garden after reading a novel about urban agriculture. This project not only beautified the area but also brought neighbors together, strengthening community bonds.

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Literature also plays a pivotal role in environmental activism. Books about nature and climate change can move readers to take action. Imagine reading a compelling tale about a forest and feeling the urge to protect similar habitats in your own backyard.

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Environmental change starts with awareness, and books foster this awareness, inviting readers to become active participants in the planet’s care.

Emerald Book Club’s Impact

Emerald Book Club champions the cause of literary-driven change. By uniting readers globally and fostering literary exploration, we aim to create a ripple effect of positive impact.

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Emerald Book Club is more than just a club; it’s a global community. With over 1000 members in 50 countries, book lovers everywhere are connected. Whether you’re in New York or Nairobi, you share stories and ideas with fellow members worldwide.

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Books connect us across the globe, creating a network of readers who are inspired to make a difference.

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At the heart of our club is a passion for literary exploration. Members dive into diverse genres, from contemporary fiction to classic literature, finding new ways to interpret the world around them. This exploration encourages creativity and sparks discussions that lead to real-world applications.

Author Talks: Engage with writers to gain deeper insights into the stories you love.
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By exploring literature, members gain fresh perspectives and the courage to act on them.

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When you join Emerald Book Club, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community. Here, your love for books finds a new home, and you connect with others who share your passion.

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Books are just the beginning. Through Emerald Book Club, you can participate in projects that use literature to drive change. Whether it’s organizing a book drive or leading an environmental workshop, the possibilities are endless.

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Books have the power to inspire, and Emerald Book Club offers a platform to turn that inspiration into reality. By joining, you not only enjoy the joy of reading but also become part of a movement for change.

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