“Wondering When the Strings Will Snap” poem: “The marigolds herald autumn’s colors already In their sun-shrine faces, iconographic Floral worship of their distant deity -- yet they Die at the first touch of frost, unlike chrysanthemums, The true flowers of… — Elizabeth Barrette Copy Share Image
“Campfire Companions” poem: “What a longing they touched in me! Ah, would that I could lose myself in the wilderness, become a ghost of… — Elizabeth Barrette Copy Share Image
“Water in the Desert”: “No desolation is so total that it cannot contain somewhere, concealed and singing, a drop of life.” — Elizabeth Barrette Copy Share Image
“A Tangible Reminder”: “Underfoot rustling unsilent leaves Crackle electric ecstasy Spice the autumn air, A tangible reminder That death can be a glory.” — Elizabeth Barrette Copy Share Image
“Twilight Surprise” poem: “The sky burns down, A rim of coals glowing gold and red, Limned with orange again And kissed with hints of… — Elizabeth Barrette Copy Share Image
“From the book From Nature’s Patient Hands by Elizabeth Barrette (“The Nature of Poetry, and Vice Versa” section): ” Walk as if nothing is… — Elizabeth Barrette Copy Share Image
“Alpenglow”: “Even the rainbow never dreamed of this: The touch of lastlight on snowy shoulders, The kiss of dawn on crystal lips, A rush… — Elizabeth Barrette Copy Share Image
“Wondering When the Strings Will Snap” poem: “The marigolds herald autumn’s colors already In their sun-shrine faces, iconographic Floral worship of their distant deity… — Elizabeth Barrette Copy Share Image
