Years Beyond the River
Years Beyond the River by David Axelrod, published by Terrapin Books in 2021, presents a collection of 110 pages of poetry that explores the profound themes of climate collapse and humanity’s relationship with nature. Written in English, this work delves into the consequences of our relentless pursuit of consumption and material wealth, prompting readers to reflect on their role in the environmental crisis.
In this collection, Axelrod’s poems serve as a poignant reminder of the earth’s memory and its resilience. Through vivid imagery and intimate reflections, he invites readers to consider the sacredness of the greater-than-human world and the potential for healing. The themes of nature and spirituality are woven throughout, offering insights into how we might cultivate a deeper appreciation for our surroundings and envision a more harmonious future.
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David Axelrod writes achingly beautiful poems on the growing shadow of climate collapse. His lamentations address our refusal to turn away from the insatiable desire for consumption and material wealth, asking, “Aren’t we the fire front, gnawing through dry scrub?” Yet this collection, as it brings us into the intimacy of earth’s memory and its survivors reveals the many ways we might learn to praise the abundant sacredness of the greater-than-human world. Like the prophets of old who cried out in the wilderness, Axelrod offers possible visions of healing for “a future world / where a young aspen grove // yields back all of summer’s light into air.” -Todd Davis, Native Species
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