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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 ...

Caro Henry’s poem Riparian Resplendence celebrates the vibrant confluence of sky and water. Rivers, brimming with life, rush through a riparian landscape, their powerful currents crafting narratives on the shifting sands and silts. The poem captures the dynamic beauty and ...

Josie Lenwell’s poem My Wake Up Call reflects on a Junior High assembly focused on the Holocaust. The speaker considers the disturbing blind loyalty of the German people to their leader, flag, and their hate, providing a sobering examination of ...