By: Derek Polzer, Advisory Board Member
Rewild New Jersey Community Cooperative is proud to announce that our Advisory Board Member, Derek Polzer, has published a book of poetry with Rockwood Press.
Check out the book here! She Sings the Earth — Rockwood Press
From Rockwood Press:
Derek Polzer has lived through turbulent times, both personal and social, and is sometimes called an “old voice.” He’s sailed the length of the Hudson River, climbed mountains in New York and New England, and paddled and fished gentle waterways in his home state of New Jersey. Polzer has built banjos, pieces of furniture, and has sculpted in both wood and metal. Polzer and his wife have two sons. He’s been a Quaker for nearly five decades, a place where his poetry has been nurtured.
In Derek’s words:
“As both a poet and a Friend (Quaker), I have learned to discern and respond to leadings as they emerge. I have often heard these referred to as the callings of the Muse. In my attempts to translate these moments into something tangible or concrete, I seek to find the most potent words and phrases, distilling them down to their truest meaning and sound. In this collection, I have intentionally avoided the use of traditional religious language to better express and share my experience of the mystery of the Christ that dwells within all of nature as stated in Saying #77 of the Gospel of Thomas, “Lift the stone, I am there, split the log, I am there, also!” In these times, where better to find refuge and be present with the Christ than within the perfection of creation.”
Derek exemplifies the rewilding spirit. He represents the peace, strength, realism, and freedom of the old ways in contrast with flashy, falsely superior modern trends. Derek is able to profoundly communicate the truth of nature and the value of letting your human spirit thrive. He shows us that when the modern world leaves us feeling shallow and lost- we may always find our way home to Mother Earth and the fulfilling life she provides. – Francesca Mundrick, Executive Director of Rewild New Jersey Community Cooperative
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