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The pandemic surges yet there is tranquility

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The Healing Power of Nature
“These short and contemplative poems find the beauty of the natural world in the midst of chaotic times. As a reader, I felt I was taken on a deeply personal journey of reflection and shown the power of nature to heal the human heart. Beautifully written!”

Marilyn Rutherford
Nova Scotia, Canada

beach notes

by Cat Ruiz

$14.99 paperback       ISBN: 978-0-9981564-6-0

$7.99 eBook                 ISBN: 978-0-9981564-7-7

July 2020                       TwoNewfs Publishing

A meditative poem series composed while walking the beach during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Through the poems we see nature as it is, and strive for hope, and healing for all.

 

Thursday, March 19, 1:15p.m.

Sparkling water. A hazy almost-Spring day.

The pandemic surges.

Yet there is tranquility in the midst.

A chickadee sings.

 

 

About the Author

Cat Ruiz was born in Seattle. She is the author of three poetry books: Beach Notes, TwoNewfs Publishing, 2020, At the Town Café, Goldfish Press, 2016 and Stirring up the Water, Salt Publishing Ltd, 2008. Her fourth poetry book, Glimpses, is due out by Goldfish Press in 2022. Her poetry has appeared in many journals, including The Jung Institute of Los Angeles’ Psychological Perspectives. She also writes fiction, screenplays and film reviews. She currently lives in Washington State, USA. https://www.facebook.com/authorcatruiz

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The poet reminded me that when, with uncompromising intensity, the uncertainty of life stares us in the face, we must never forget to seek solace in the beauty of place, and the power of reflection.

LCM

The Healing Power of Nature
These short and contemplative poems find the beauty of the natural world in the midst of chaotic times. As a reader, I felt I was taken on a deeply personal journey of reflection and shown the power of nature to heal the human heart. Beautifully written!

Marilyn Rutherford, Nova Scotia, Canada

Catherine speaks clearly, plainly and beautifully in words that we can all understand and take to our hearts. She certainly speaks my mind and she will speak yours as well.

Philip Red Eagle, author of Red Earth: A Vietnam Warrior’s Journey

The poetic musings gave me a sense of peace in the rhythms of life around us. Too, the accompanying photographs drew me into the poems and contributed to my feeling of serenity.  

RKA

 

 

Cat’s poetry is haunting. Memories are evoked, as the reader encounters a unique variety of poems. Many are compelling, and give insight into the universality of human nature. 

RoRo

 

 

“…impactful – moving and beautiful and a testament to our times.”

CLAUDIA CASTRO LUNA, WASHINGTON STATE POET LAUREATE