“Never Steal from Wolves” recalls a solo encounter with a pack of wolves in Central Washington State. I question the morality of my initial sense of ownership over the scene itself, recognize the limits of my human body, and realize a soul-deep sense of veneration for our wild kin. There is no neatly-folded laundry in […]
River E. Hall
River E. Hall is a poet and naturalist. Her work is forthcoming in Tinderbox Poetry Journal and Canary Literary Magazine. Hall’s writing is deeply influenced by her work as a wildlife tracker, environmental educator, and wilderness survival instructor. She holds an M.A. in Education and is a graduate of Wilderness Awareness School’s Anake Outdoor program, an intensive nature connection immersion program.
de Trop
“de Trop” is a response to suicide and brings into question the role of others in the demise of the deceased. This poem reveals inevitable feelings of guilt, shock, and the questioning of the final act. You imagined the freedom of your exit in the shower, alone in bed, in small isolations where no amount […]