Writing With Wolves

by Timothy Robare

Poetry book about being mixed race, indigenous, love of nature, what the world means.

Genres: Poetry

106 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2024

About the author

Author of the Tails of Battle series.. The Story of a World War II Vet. Loving her, Writing With Wolves, In the Darkness of my Room.

born in Grand Isle, Vermont. Earned his writing degree from Plattsburgh State.

Reviews

[Brent Matley · Rating 5 out of 5]

For anyone who loves poetry with soul rooted in every word - a quiet introspection on heritage, nature, stolen lands, belonging, and freedom among other themes.
Writing with Wolves is an excellent collection of poetry I recommend to everyone!

What I loved about this collection is how deeper thoughts manifest through the appreciation of nature, or the greed of humans collectively in destroying our home - mostly for the sake of money. Not only this but Tim explores our psychology - and possibly his own psychology.
The beautiful solitude that can also be haunting. It is in our nature to want to connect but this world has turned ugly - gargantuan cities with grey skylines now dominate the globe - people trapped in the mundanity of it all. Tim explores these themes very well - longing to be in nature but also recognising that sometimes you must stand alone. That specific feeling of hollowness, drifting without a culture.

Dead Autumn was my favourite poem!

Here are some of my other favourites: Hiking the Land, The Way, Half-Blooded, Under the Sky, and Walking Within.

And just to re-iterate I recommend this book for all lovers of poetry.

[Joe Rixman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poetry is meant for consideration. Each word designed to evoke a thought or emotion. Timothy Robare's poetry is raw, searching, divided. Human. It aches for what could be, cries for what's so. Robare seems determined not to let the world crush him, yet is aware of the possibility and refuses to shrink from it. His words are a testimony to what it means to feel trapped in an ever-expanding universe, to feel small among things that are both natural and man-made, and to revere one over the other, aware that his feet and his soul reside in both. This is a book of poetry I'm glad I purchased in paperback. That, in and of itself, exemplifies the dichotomy. Destruction of trees, of nature, of peace. And yet, the beauty within the remains still exists. This book is a call-to-arms, tinged with sadness, regret, fear, joy, longing, and an unfettered spirit yearning to break free of categorization, placement, constrictions/constructions. A longing for a past that has been taken and a bleak future where man eventually poisons all he touches for his own benefits. Powerful, powerful stuff here and not an easy read, however essential to understanding ourselves.

[Brandy Lefebvre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a compelling and introspective piece of work that delves into the relationship between humanity and nature. Robare weaves together personal narratives, philosophical reflections, and raw emotional depth to explore how the wildness of nature parallels the complexity of the human condition. The title metaphor, "Writing with wolves" serves as a powerful image for the idea of navigating the untamed, both within the self and in the broader world. One of the book's strengths lies in it's lyrical prose. His writing is evocative, filled with vivid descriptions that immerse the reader in landscapes that feel as much internal as external. He captures the tension between the civilized and the primal, making readers such as myself reflect on the ways modern life distances us from our instinctual selves. I recommend this read to anyone appreciates reflection that veer into the philosophical and folks that enjoy a thoughtful exploration into humanity's connection to nature. Meditative, poetic writing!!!!!!

[Olivia L. Gold · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful and bittersweet collection of poems.

"No one seems to care. What are you? They always ask, Sometimes, I wonder myself/For I'm just a bent puzzle piece With nowhere to fit."

Thoughts on nature, loneliness, fitting in, and life. Poetry is often the breath of our souls put to paper, and you can surely see that from Timothy in his heartfelt pages.

[Joshua Bacon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A profound and raw poetry book. The author uses nature imagery to not only to express his deep emotions, but to pay homage to nature itself. I will say it gets pretty bleak on the last few pages, so don’t read this before bed. Other than that, great masterpiece! Definitely read it when you get the chance.

9/10

[Jennifer Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written poems that flow and have so much meaning. These poems make you think about everyday life and what really matters.

When I need a quick read I will be adding this collection of poems into the mix.