Oak Wise: Poetry Exploring an Ecological Faith

by L.M. Browning, Alan Cooke (Foreword)

Oak Wise is a collection of Celtic-themed narrative poetry exploring the old wisdom of the Druidic and shamanic traditions. This collection is approachable to the curious seeker just beginning their exploration of ecological spirituality; while at the same time remains insightful to long-time path-walkers. In Oak Wise Browning descends with the reader into an intimate account of one seeker reflecting on the biological mother [the earth] while communing with the ancestral consciousness to which we each are connected. This collection brilliantly reintroduces the ecological sensitivities of the old earth-based faiths; highlighting their relevance in this current age of environmental crisis.

Genres: Poetry

220 pages, Paperback

First published April 24, 2010

About the author

L.M. Browning (She/they) is a writer, publisher, and advocate whose work spans over two decades and fourteen titles. They are the founder of Wayfarer Magazine and Wayfarer Books, independent platforms committed to amplifying voices from the margins. Browning’s literary contributions have earned six Pushcart Prize nominations, the Gold Nautilus Medal for Poetry, multiple Foreword Review Book Awards, and the Nautilus Silver Medal in 2022. Their innovative approach to publishing led to two terms on the Board of Directors for the Independent Book Publishers Association, a TEDx talk at Yale University, and a degree from Harvard University through grant programs. A lifelong advocate for mental health, trans rights, and radical authenticity, Browning stepped into national conversations following their 2018 TEDx Talk on trauma, creativity, and survival.

In 2022, Browning retired from writing.

Reviews

[Heather Durham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been a friend on my bedside table, a deep breath at the end of a hectic day, and an escape to a reality I can almost remember, though from another realm, another body, a simpler time. I miss it already.

[Cambrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My fav poetry/story book I have read by far in my short 21 years on this earth. I cried on almost every page because the author has such a way of writing about nature. The main character we follow I can relate to in such a deep way. I will never stop recommending everyone to READ THIS BOOK.

[Josephine Ensign · Rating 3 out of 5]

An aesthetically pleasing book of poetry from the visual perspective, and it includes a few stronger poems than other collections of this author's work.