The Fall Collection: TO THE MOUNTAINS
MASTHEAD
Sarah Steele, senior editor
Ashley Whittemore, editor
Kimberly Kralovic, editor
Heather Lobe Johnson, editor
Kimberly Phinney, editor-in-chief
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.
A Highland Hike in the Blue Ridge
In her poem “A Highland Hike in the Blue Ridge,” Gail Davidson beautifully articulates her spiritual encounter on a hike through God’s creation.
Soft-Boned and Other Poems
Join Rosa Gilbert as she explores truths from birds, trees, and freshly-brewed coffee in “Soft-boned,” “Wonders of Old,” and “New Mercies.”
Finding Home
Alexa Johansen seeks home and finds the way back to herself in “Finding Home.”
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.
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