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Articles of faith and government of the First Church in Amherst, Mass. Adopted February 13, 1834. Printed by J. S. and C. Adams, 1850.

Poet Robert Francis is interviewed by NPR's Poems to a Listener host and producer Henry Lyman, at Fort Juniper, Francis' home in Amherst.

Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem titled Silent Poem in his home, Fort Juniper.

Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Hide and Seek, in his home, Fort Juniper

Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, City, in his home, Fort Juniper

Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Bulldozer, in his home, Fort Juniper

Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Orb Weaver, while in his home, Fort Juniper.

Amherst poet Robert Francis responds to the question, "How important is humor to your poems?" and talks about how poetry and humor are closely related as both surprise you with unexpected combinations.

Robert Francis talks about his 'found art' that he calls an eolith palladium, a stone that he turned into art in his backyard.

Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses the influence of his parents on his own character and how the contrasting temperaments combined to make him a poet.

Amherst poet Robert Francis responds to the question of whether he earns a living entirely from poetry.

Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses his four point policy, or philosophy, with regards to eating and food.

Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses his fascination with and study of the praying mantis. Includes an anecdote about Robert Frost visiting Francis and remarking that the praying mantis shows "so clearly what it is in nature that you don't like."

Amherst poet Robert Francis talks about the importance of the 1936 publication of his first book of poetry, Stand With Me Here.

Robert Francis discusses his writing process and states that it is one of revision. He considers a poem finished when he publishes it.