TobyQuite a few months ago, I traveled down to the south of Costa Rica to visit friends living in a remote community on a very […]
Tag: poetry
“Smile As You’re Dancing.” Thoughts for Those Seeking to Rewild
I first published this piece well over a year ago on Rebelle Society. Since, I have gone much deeper into my exploration of rewilding. Back […]
Give Me Loneliness (a poem for travelers and dreamers)
Sagres, Portugal, early May. This past weekend, after a few wonderful weeks of travel and adventure with friends and family, I gave myself the gift of […]
An Artist’s Statement, Kind of
In addition to the travel, culture, and adventure writing I focus on here, I also dabble in poetry, fiction, and other creative writing. Through these […]
Ah, The Life Of A Vagabond (Poetry)
It’s rare that I share poetry here (if you want more of that, check out my column on elephant journal). But I would like to […]
The Bittersweet Beauty of Goodbye
If I sift through the shadowy pathways of my memory, I will touch a hundred moments of parting and a thousand words of farewell in […]
The Men Who Saw (A Poem of Sorts)
Happy New Year! This is not the typical style of work I share here, but I’ve been sitting on this whimsical little poem for quite […]
In Zanzibar. Paradise has Cracks. (Poem)
In Zanzibar Fruit falls from trees– Like shimmering coins– And is trampled underfoot. No one wants to sell it When tourist dollars Taste so much […]
Before the Rains
*** We are at the very edge of the rainy season here in Kenya… This is what it feels like. (All photos taken yesterday at […]
When the Power Goes Out (a poem for quiet moments)
I wrote this during one of Kenya’s (frequent, albeit brief) power outages. Though inconvenient, I find they can offer some much-needed respite from the constant […]