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bending nails by jerry dennis-

while the author showed how, despite the toxic atmosphere, work allowed them to build stronger bonds with each other & nature
i wish there was on more the problematic views and toxic masculinity expressed throughout.

“I knew that every one of us was thinking the same thoughts: wings, flight, south—and here I stand anchored to the earth.”

the language of the trees by holly wren spaulding

as a fellow poetry & tree lover, this piece was so beautiful. the author’s admiration could practically be felt through the pages.

“after a few seasons, this ephemeral poem will have to be disintegrated into the natural landscape.”

edge by marcia aldrich -
enjoyed this neural YET convincing approach to their thoughts on a local deer hunting issue (which could be extended further)

“Maybe the deer reintroduce me to parts of myself I thought I had lost or thwarted—a capacity for receiving a vibration of beauty that rearranged the writing of my brain.”

standing beneath the glacier by benjamin busch-

an chilling essay on the harshness of winter + the beauty of historic remnants from the ice age.

(also loved the eerie ending)

nature is primary, wonder inborn by stephanie mills -
an inspiring piece on preservation and being connected to the wonder of nature.

loved learning more about the authors mentioned & it was a more uplifting perspective on the human effect on life.

“There could be no greater purpose than rescuing what we can of the earth’s biodiversity.” <33

before the garden is extinct - alison swan
basking in the lingering warmth from this
( what a relatable pov!! )

“And so there we were: two mothers, one crouched and awed, the other trotting and intent, out in the wide open under a noonday sky, surrounded on all sides by the human-built world… I desperately wanted a photograph.”

co-existing w/ animals in nature is something so simple but entirely sublime.

earth - teresa scollon
loved the poetic language!
feelin’ very melancholy and nostalgic rn.

quite a personal and intimate piece-
how the experiences interacted with nature was stunning.
+ the contrast between the city and rural perspectives!!

this is so good