Near Home: A Poem is a book of poetry written by William Ellery Channing and published in 1858. The collection consists of a single poem, which is divided into several sections. The poem explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience. Channing's writing is characterized by its lyrical quality, as well as its use of vivid imagery and metaphor. The poem begins by describing the beauty of the natural world and the sense of wonder it...