THE WAY BACK TO OURSELVES
Literary Journal
The Way Back to Ourselves Literary Journal Presents:
M A S T H E A D:
Editors: Sarah Steele, Kimberly Kralovic, and Ashley Whittemore
Founder and Editor-in-Chief: Kimberly Phinney
MAY YOU HEAR THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS SPEAK INTO YOUR SOUL.
Listen to the poets of the Spring Collection: Renaissance read their work with our NEW podcast, The Poetry Corner from The Way Back Podcast, hosted by Edward L. Holmes II and Deidre Braley. FALL COLLECTION coming soon…
Autumn’s Rhythm and Other Poems
Jodie Gerling finds peace and comfort in “Autumn’s Rhythm,” “Creation’s Cathedral,” and “A Wild Refrain.”
Letting Go and Other Artwork
Kelsey Helen Bogan explores brokenness and surrender in her art pieces entitled Letting Go, Consider the Wildflowers, and Beauty for Ashes.
The Secret of the Waterfall
Stand at the foot of a waterfall with Kristi Clark in “The Secret of the Waterfall.”
I Am a Seed and Other Poems
Julia McMullen evokes God’s love in “I Am a Seed” and “Freedom.”
Reflections in the Wilderness
In “Reflections in the Wilderness,” Kim Butler looks for herself and finds something deeper.
Grace Monsoon and Other Poems
Meghan Cole issues a challenge to each of us to slow down and experience the world around us in her poems “Grace Monsoon,” “Beautiful,” and “Bestowed.”
Fall
Join Deanna Mims as she sits under a tree through day and night in “Fall.”
His Voice
Geraldine Craw leads us on a journey of spiritual discovery as experienced on a hike through the mountains in her poem “His Voice.”
Where My Soul Belongs and Other Poems
Angela Hoover draws us into tangible and intangible scenes where nature and humanity collide in “Where My Soul Belongs” and “Behind the Curve.”
Fall’s Surrender and Other Poems
Hayley Rawnsley finds hope and awakening in “Fall’s Surrender,” “Love in the Embers,” and “Woodland Cathedral.”
If I
In her poem “If I,” Taylor Blayse digs deeper into the beauty of quiet things.
Wildflowers
Join Matthew Nash as he follows the wildflowers wherever they will take him in his poem “Wildflowers.”
Lineage
In her poem “Lineage,” Jaime Schaffer sighs relief among the oak leaves, reminding us that redemption is coming.
A New Moon and Other Poems
Follow Lee Kiblinger to the moon and through the trees in “A New Moon” and “A Mast Year.”
Ode to the Great Heron Who Waits
In her poem, “Ode to the Great Heron Who Waits,” Lisa M. Johnson paints a beautiful reminder of rest.
September
James Jewell articulates what many of us have experienced when trying to describe the beauty of the world around us in his poem “September.”
Not Just a Waterfall
In her poem “Not Just a Waterfall,” Janice M. Gibson shares the majestic beauty she encountered, awakening her soul.
The Winding Woods
In her poem “The Winding Woods,” Amorina Galindo depicts the goodness of God’s peace and delight.
FEATURED: Absolution and Other Poems
Award-winning poet Nicholas Trandahl writes about memories, suffering, and the yearning for a renaissance in his poems “Absolution” and “Grand Canyon.”
FEATURED: Anemone Blue and Other Poems
Kristine Amundrud writes an anthem of revival and renewal in “Anemone Blue” and reminds us of spring’s new life brimming beneath the surface in her poem “True Leaves.”
Start your journey.
It starts today— in the small steps you take, the hands you hold, the prayers you say, the art you make, and the hard things you conquer… The way back isn’t as far as you think.
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