A Single Syllable of Wild

A Single Syllable of Wild is a collection of poetry focusing on the natural world, particularly wildlife within the Rocky Mountain National Parks. Many of the poems explore the relationship between specific animals, their natural habitat, and humans, including ways that humans have impacted or classified them. Waldie describes the animals and environment with vivid detail, despite the short length of each of the poems, making individual poems practical for assigning to students for deeper study. The focus on human and nature relationships could also prompt cross-curricular discussions on the role of conservation, industry, and tourism on the natural world.