Alden Nowlan, Selected Poems

Fringe perhaps but it’s important to note that there is substantial evidence that confirms that poetry is a conduit for developing core capacities such as empathy, compassion, and perspective taking of other people.

Nowlan is a world-renowned poet and he writes about animals and their interface with humans.

Nowlan and other poet’s work have been used in veterinary education and there is a group of veterinary professionals from around the world who host meetings and a conference on veterinary medicine and literature.

Don’t miss Nowlan’s pieces entitled “Weakness, The Bull Moose “ and “The Fynch Cows. If you dare, do bring a piece of poetry to a staff meeting. Invite people to read out loud and take a few minutes to talk about the impact of the message and what it means for veterinary professionals and veterinary teams.
 

Learn more about Nowlan's Selected Poems and What Happened When We Went to the Store for Bread