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In Maya Lin: Ghost Forest, Joan Penn evokes a poignant plea from a vanishing forest, urging passersby to acknowledge its fading beauty. The poem contrasts the absent sensory joys of nature with the stark, haunting remains of the once-vibrant trees, ...

In Waiting for the Bus, Carol Edwards captures the frenetic pace of modern life through vivid imagery of steel and speed. The poem critiques the relentless pursuit of material gains and the dehumanizing effects of a hurried, competitive existence, contrasting ...

In Laura Turzo's Mother, the speaker reflects on a poignant separation, longing for a return to the origins where life and death intertwine. The imagery of the shoreline and the soothing waves evoke a deep, emotional connection to the elemental ...

Uncertain Prayer by Evie Groch expresses a deep concern for the survival of nature. The poet finds solace in a forest, where sunlight filters through the trees, creating a sacred and hopeful atmosphere.

Hackberry by W Roger Carlisle reflects on the enduring presence of a once-neglected tree, highlighting its resilience through the changing seasons and the deep connection it fosters with the speaker.

Awaken Not the Earth to a Life Beyond the Grave by Katrenia Busch is a haunting poem that implores us to let the earth rest undisturbed, cautioning against rousing it from its slumber and disturbing its lingering thoughts.

In Tyson Shepherd’s poetic prose Ancestors, ancient figures are envisioned as part of the natural world, embedded in the trees outside the narrator’s home. Their faces, hair, and toes merge with the bark and roots, offering silent guidance and comfort ...

Bob Bussey’s poem Ready To Bloom explores the timeless, unquenchable nature of an enduring essence that transcends darkness and turmoil. This essence, vital and omnipresent, weaves through human history and daily life, remaining constant despite societal pretenses and struggles. The ...