Waymarks

by James Thornton

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.

105 pages, Paperback

Published May 23, 2023

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.