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Waymarks
Waymarks tracks one man through significant encounters with the natural world, around the globe. An Ethiopian lake, an Australian rainforest, an American desert, an English the stage keeps changing, but the intent stays the same. A poet enters a deep dialogue with birds, animals, people, plants, seas, and all the forces that threaten and churn this mix of life.
James Thornton is a zen priest, and Waymarks sits alongside other classics of metaphysical writing in which poets bare their soul. Teachings from great figures along the way permeate the a West Coast poet, a Japanese Zen Master, a spiritual leader, and the Dalai Lama.
‘Waymarks is a beautiful collection of poems which act as a bridge between human spirit and the spirit of nature. These poems are elegant, simple and profound. When I read these poems I feel uplifted and inspired. They touch my heart and move my spirit. James Thornton is a poet of deep wisdom and love!’ — Satish Kumar, Editor Emeritus, Resurgence & Ecologist and Founder of Schumacher College
‘These poems are wonderful! They sing with passion and integrity, and make clear why James Thornton is such a vital ambassador and guardian of the planet’ – Baroness Rosie Boycott
James Thornton is a zen priest, and Waymarks sits alongside other classics of metaphysical writing in which poets bare their soul. Teachings from great figures along the way permeate the a West Coast poet, a Japanese Zen Master, a spiritual leader, and the Dalai Lama.
‘Waymarks is a beautiful collection of poems which act as a bridge between human spirit and the spirit of nature. These poems are elegant, simple and profound. When I read these poems I feel uplifted and inspired. They touch my heart and move my spirit. James Thornton is a poet of deep wisdom and love!’ — Satish Kumar, Editor Emeritus, Resurgence & Ecologist and Founder of Schumacher College
‘These poems are wonderful! They sing with passion and integrity, and make clear why James Thornton is such a vital ambassador and guardian of the planet’ – Baroness Rosie Boycott
142 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2022
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August 18, 2024
Waymarks is a meditative collection of poems composed over the years as Thornton travels the globe. Some are observation, some are metaphor, some are experiences-- all of them are full of feeling, and many had me pause to take in a line here and there that are certainly worth quoting and remembering. Waymarks will especially appeal to readers that enjoy writings on nature, particularly birds, and those who value the interconnectedness of our world and all of its inhabitants.
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