Published in Weirdo Poetry·PinnedMember-onlyThe Accidental Fire That Sparked a Deliberate LifeA story about Henry David Thoreau that history has forgotten — As wildfire season continues here in the Western United States, here is a story about one of our first and greatest guardians of the environment. He also happens to be someone that started a forest fire. Scroll to the bottom of this piece to find a the full text-only essay.Comics5 min read
Published in Weirdo Poetry·7 hours agoMember-onlySearching the HeavensWe always first look in the wrong place… — Haiku2 min readSearching the HeavensWe always first look in the wrong place…----
Published in Weirdo Poetry·4 days agoMember-onlyThe Eternal Battle Between Hope and FrustrationThe stories of our lives are played out on ocean tides — Sometimes carving your path in this world feels pointless. No matter how hard you work, you don’t see any progress. It’s like the ocean slamming against the sand. However, if you look at the beach with a longer time horizon, you understand where the sand is now once stood immovable…Haiku2 min read
Published in Weirdo Poetry·5 days agoMember-onlySubmitting to the PushLiving the beautiful life moving inside the flow — Haiku2 min readSubmitting to the PushLiving the beautiful life moving inside the flow----
Published in Weirdo Poetry·Sep 22Member-onlyThe Harvest Moon Signals the End of SummerAnd the evening smoke reminds us that wildfire season is still here — There are new signs that mark the transition between summer and fall. It used to be that the air became a little cooler and crisper as September advanced. Summer slowly loosened its grip. But now, the stagnant heat remains well into October. The rains in the Pacific Northwest start later…Haiku2 min read
Published in Weirdo Poetry·Sep 20Member-onlyBathe in WonderFind someone you love — Hiaku2 min readBathe in WonderFind someone you love----
Published in Weirdo Poetry·Sep 20Member-onlyAll of Our Children Stare at the Same MoonHow different can we be? — Haiku2 min readAll of Our Children Stare at the Same MoonHow different can we be?----
Published in Weirdo Poetry·Sep 19Member-onlyHave You Ever Touched the Sublime?Capturing one perfect moment — Haiku2 min readHave You Ever Touched the Sublime?Capturing one perfect moment----
Published in Weirdo Poetry·Sep 18Member-onlyThe Ocean Doesn’t Care About YouThe tide rises and falls, ignorant and uncaring… — Haiku2 min readThe Ocean Doesn’t Care About YouThe tide rises and falls, ignorant and uncaring…----
Published in Weirdo Poetry·Sep 17Member-onlyThe Secret Magic of Weeping Willow TreesThe most magical place I’ve ever been was a weeping willow tree in our backyard in Aloha, Oregon — a sleepy suburb of Portland. We only…Haiku2 min readThe Secret Magic of Weeping Willow Trees----
