Cecily Parks reads "Hurricane Song"

The poem 'Hurricane Song' explores a speaker's love for the natural world and questions whether it reciprocates. It vividly describes nature's reaction to an approaching hurricane, with imagery of pines, meadows, and wildlife. The speaker reflects on the thrill of drastic weather and contemplates love and safety amidst nature's chaos. The poem ends with existential questions about nature's cycles and the speaker's place within them.

What is the main theme of the poem 'Hurricane Song'?

How does the speaker feel about the natural world?

What imagery is used to describe the effects of the hurricane on the pines?

In what ways does the poem convey a sense of wilderness?

What questions does the speaker pose about love and safety in the poem?