Nature plays a central role in Keith Taylor's poetry, serving as a backdrop for introspection and a metaphor for the human experience. It influences his reflections on life, death, and time by providing a vast, enduring presence that contrasts with human fragility and impermanence. Taylor's landscapes—ranging from the vastness of Lake Superior to the intimate details of a garden—act as a canvas for contemplating the mysteries of existence. His poetry often juxtaposes the beauty and tranquility of nature with the chaos and unpredictability of human life, highlighting themes of change, loss, and the passage of time. Nature's cycles, from the changing seasons to the life and death of individual plants and animals, mirror the human lifespan, prompting Taylor to ponder the meaning of life and the inevitability of death.