Ever the storyteller, it’s no wonder why Zach Bryan has expressed love for some of our favorite poets. One listen to any of his hits and you can hear thoughts on nature, love, and loss woven throughout quick-witted symbolism and captivating allegories. So it should come as no surprise we have a list of poetry for your favorite Zach Bryan songs. ZB has even stated poets such as Mary Oliver and Charles Bukowski have been strong influences for his work. With Oliver’s love of the natural world and Bukowski’s keen, critical eye analyzing the human condition, their poetic impact on Bryan’s lyrics is unmistakable. The lines between lyrics and poetry lines blur so frequently in his music, Bryan’s almost as much a poet as he is a musician. And we are absolutely here for it at li! Let’s blur the lines a little bit more by discovering poetry to match your favorite Zach Bryan tracks. Below, poetry from Mary Oliver and Charles Bukowski you’ll like if you’re a fan of Zach’s, like we are! For an added surprise, we’ve included one of the most well-loved poets of all time, Walt Whitman. Whitman’s adoration for the everyday mirrors Bryan’s lyrics, leaving