Ruth Holzer
Birth of a Naturalist
At summer camp you first learned to identify native deciduous and evergreen trees, and to distinguish between edible and poisonous plants. You observed birds, snakes, fish, and insects going about their lives in the woods and the water. Because you were extremely nearsighted, every detail appeared fascinating and meaningful.
minnows in a jar so many years ahead
About the Author
Ruth Holzer‘s poems have appeared previously in contemporary haibun online as well as in Acorn, Frogpond, Modern Haiku, Presence, red lights, and Ribbons. She has served as a co-editor of Haibun Today and assistant editor of tinywords. Her haibun collection, Home and Away, was published by dancing girl press.