The Fall Collection: TO THE MOUNTAINS coming soon…
Listen to the poets of The Way Back to Ourselves Literary Journal perform their work with our podcast, The Poetry Corner, a spin-off from The Way Back Podcast, hosted by Edward Holmes and Deidre Braley.
Lost and Found: Essay and Photography
Cheryl Eichman’s stunning photography accompanies her insightful essay “Lost and Found,” which reflects on a classic story, challenging us to return to childlike wonder and connect with the Creator through nature.
Matriarch: A Meditation in Poetry and Photography
In her new poem “Matriarch,” Kimberly Phinney mediates on the maternal power of an acorn, layering her own maternal longings and subtle depictions of Mother Mary. In her photography, she looks at ways the garden gives back like a selfless mother to the land.
Wait for It
In “Wait for It,” her garden helps Sarah Steele realize that patience is an essential component to a growing life. Her photography captures her garden flowers at various stages of growth.
Begin Again: Poetry and Photography
In her poem "Begin Again,” which is paired with her nature photography, Kim Lilley invites beauty and transformation through the story of one hungry caterpillar.
The Fragrance of God
Young Woong Yi’s unique photography captures the essence of “The Fragrance of God.”
Plant / Yield / Glean (Tanka Triptych)
In her three-poem tanka triptych entitled “Plant / Yield / Glean,” Lisa explores a series of former beliefs with her new understandings.
Eden’s Beauty Restored
In her essay, “Eden’s Beauty Restored,” Donna Bucher learns about what God can do with our “wastelands” in a most surprising place. Her photography demonstrates the beauty found in God’s gardens.
Evening Calm and Other Photos
In her beautiful photography, Janessa Cyphers captures the moments we sometimes overlook with “Evening Calm” and “Learning How to Plant Seeds.”
Embraced by His Love
In her radiant photography, Lauren Madsen details extraordinary love even in ordinary moments.
Emotional Support Nuthatch and Other Art
In this offering, interdisciplinary artist Erin Stinson explores her own healing journey through her experiences with nature through poetry, photography, and watercolor.
Red-Tailed Hawk and Field Mouse and Other Poems and Photography
Elizabeth Houseman draws us into a unique perspective on nature in her inspirational black-and-white photos. She observes nature carefully—looking both up and down—and shares what these creatures have to offer in “Red-Tailed Hawk and Field Mouse” and “Centipede.”
Clarity in Light and Other Photos
In her stunning black-and-white photography, Lauren Madsen shows how light and shadow create a deeper meaning for us all.
In Translation: A Poem and Three Photographs
Venture deep into the mountains, as Kimberly Phinney comes face-to-face with the spiritual forces of nature in her poem “In Translation” and her accompanying nature photography.
When the Woods Whisper Your Name: An Essay and Three Photographs
In “When the Woods Whisper Your Name,” Donna Bucher takes a walk through a childhood forest and finds meaning and connection to the past. She also shares her photography with flowers and a waterfall as her subjects.
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