John Gould Fletcher's The Skaters is a collection of poems that explore the beauty and joy of skating on ice. The poems capture the feeling of freedom and exhilaration that comes with gliding across the ice, as well as the loneliness and sadness that can come with it. The poems also explore the physical and emotional aspects of skating, from the physicality of the movements to the mental and spiritual aspects of the experience. The collection also includes poems about the history of skating, the beauty of the ice, and the joy of being part of a skating community. The Skaters is a celebration of the beauty and joy of skating, and a reminder of the importance of taking time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1916 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism