Years of Watermelon Ice echoes a journey that praises the Lord of all creation for His rescue, relief, and plan. As we move through this pilgrimage, His abiding Spirit, in us, issues hope and a future; despite these postmodern days of widespread unbelief, we, His people, know His return is imminent.He longs to speak to and through us, lighting the way to peace in dark and desperate times. He uses broken people who have made Him Lord; He recreates us into something beautiful-in His ...

Praise for God's creation rings like timeless bells, blows like a train from yesterday's valley announcing the joy of His rescue, relief, and plan-hope and a future beyond our imagination. Simple visions of His majesty and compassion flash through the pages of Wild Horses Run-Beyond the Sugared Hills as in the following selection from the poem, "Appaloosa Sky": You have blown lavender light on the hills. The afternoon is sinking into dusk, soaking into the ground of our breath . . . The ap...

Fall and Recovery is a reflection of a spiritual journey. In these poems Diane Prebula navigates the mind, emotions, and will - the soul - as well as the creation in nature that surrounds us with beauty. Turning to God she finds relief, recovery, and a deeper love for Him and His creations.

…You broke the shell of my burden.I shook inside…You have opened my core…scores of monarchs in the white sun.We are challenged to live in pilgrimage in this excerpt from the poem The Call—When the wind blows by, get onBreathe azure air until it dominates your veins.Rest in the adventure of this connection;you have answered the call—hold on.Moments where we find ourselves temporarily lost are reflected in these verses from the poem ...

This is a tiny piece of my life story which has been often shaped by innocence, tears, extreme joys, awe, growth, tutoring, awkward stumbles and often, compassion. Come take my hand and share these tiny segments of this grand adventure with me. The words come from deep places within me - often poorly remembered, perhaps even wishfully remembered, but no less genuine.My words and photographs sing the song-story of my life, a cacophony of whippoorwill and loon songs, of tears caused a...

Book DescriptionComing to My Senses is a collection of old and new poems written over many years in many places. So it is a kind of anthology of my works to date.In putting it together I looked for common elements in order to group the poems, and found five directions that the poems take: Seeking Passage is about moving through changes in life, looking forward or backward and recognizing the need for change. Of Love and Loss is self explanatory po...

What are our souls really searching for? How can nature help to guide us towards the answers we seek? And what exactly is a "soul haven"? Join author Shannon Curry on their journey to find answers to these questions and many more in their debut poetry collection. Throughout the book, you'll be treated to beautiful imagery, gentle musings, and even some whimsical illustrations. And maybe, by the end, you'll be on your way to discovering your own soul haven.

Widely regarded as the "rock star" of American poetry, Mary Oliver is a writer whose words have long had the power to move countless readers. Regularly topping the national poetry best-seller list and drawing thousands to her sold-out readings across the coutnry, Oliver is unparalleled in her impact. As noted in the Los Angeles Times, so many "go to her for solace, regeneration and inspiration" that it is not surprising Vice President Joe Biden chose to read one of her poems durin...

A major new collection of poems about women's lives and the closing circle of nature, from a bestselling poet. These poems celebrate the beauties of nature and the eternal cycle of love, death and birth that is being interrupted by the assault on the environment.

“Til death do us part,” Aria and her husband swore. But death came much too soon.When tragedy strikes one summer night, everything is taken from Aria: her family, her future. Desperate to find meaning in life after loss, she and her beloved mare leave their home in search of something —anything. It feels like the end of her life. It is the beginning.If she can find her way through the forest of grief, she will discover an incredible adventure waiting on the other side. Hers...

In Ever So Gently, Lauren Scott shares her strong link to nature, taking the reader on a tranquil walk through a redwood grove. You'll find an invitation to sit quietly on a patio, captivated by the simple beauty of a hummingbird. She'll entice you to revel on the shore of a freshwater lake, mesmerized by its stunning beauty.Scott shares how love has shaped her life. From that first delicious kiss to celebrating decades of marriage through a love that deepens over time. Ho...

Inspired by the powers of the bedtime storybooks we read as children, this beautifully illustrated collection of narrative bedtime meditations for adults will help you sleep well, and wake up prepared for any challenge.Keep this book by your bed, and choose one of 15 sensual guided meditations to read each night as you drift off to sleep. Wave goodbye to stress and anxiety and reconnect with nature as you escape in...