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is on page 64 of 221
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.”
— Oct 30, 2022 05:27PM
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.”
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meghna :)
is on page 52 of 221
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.”
— Oct 28, 2022 07:28AM
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.”
meghna :)
is on page 43 of 221
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.”
— Oct 25, 2022 07:14AM
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.”
meghna :)
is on page 29 of 221
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)
— Oct 21, 2022 07:43AM
an chilling essay on the harshness of winter + the beauty of historic remnants from the ice age.
(also loved the eerie ending)
meghna :)
is on page 24 of 221
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
— Oct 21, 2022 07:27AM
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
meghna :)
is on page 16 of 221
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.
— Oct 20, 2022 10:41AM
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.
meghna :)
is on page 12 of 221
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!!
— Oct 20, 2022 09:53AM
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!!
