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I scream red . . . for a secret passage to air: Willow Grove Mine cries out in a poem in the aftermath of a gaseous explosion that claimed the lives of 72 coal miners, devastating a community in Southeastern Ohio for decades. Jonathan Graham includes this poem in his 140-page hybrid lyric memoir of Appalachia. Inspired by a dream in which his deceased father tunnels his way to him from the tomb of Willow Grove, the author recounts being raised in an ethnic enclave of immigrant Slovak coal miners, several of whom, including two uncles, lost their lives in the mining catastrophe. Elegiac and ...

Embark on a poetic journey through life's profound moments in this captivating collection. From the picturesque landscapes of Chilliwack to the resilient spirit forged on a Nisku farm, the author's poetry beautifully unfolds a narrative of sensitivity, resilience, and hope. Explore the diverse emotions of hardship, joy, love, and faith, interwoven with the healing power of nature, animals, and the profound influence of God and religion.