First published 2022
Paul Fleischman crafts symbolic and meditative verses that traverse continents and emotions. These poems emerge from landscapes across India, Peru, Costa Rica, Canada, and New England, weaving together moments of conflict and celebration, disappointment and wonder. The collection confronts harsh realities including death, violence, and environmental devastation while maintaining threads of humor and unexpected contrasts. Each poem serves as both personal meditation and universal call for greater awareness of our interconnected world. The verses blend introspection with global consciousness, examining how individual experience connects to larger patterns of destruction and renewal. Fleischman balances dark themes with inspiration, creating work that promotes reverence for life and compassion across cultures. The poetry invites readers toward holistic understanding of their place within both local communities and the wider world.
Genres: poetry, environmental-science, activism, cultural-studies
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-meditation, universal-call
Setting: India, Peru, Costa Rica, Canada, New England
Period: 21st-century
90 pages · Hardcover · Pariyatti Publishing
Content warnings: death, violence