DaughterNature : Writing

Chicago Winter Paradelle

Chicago Winter Paradelle

A Poem by DaughterNature


A paradelle is a complicated poetic form most suited to obsessive subjects...
The Glass Doorknob

The Glass Doorknob

A Story by DaughterNature


This was one of the first real good pieces I ever wrote -- still trying to get it published!
Balancing Love

Balancing Love

A Story by DaughterNature


This is a novella-length idea, but I don't have it divided into chapters right now, so I'll post what I right now.
The Heron of the Kish and Other Stories

The Heron of the Kish and Other Stories

A Book by DaughterNature


A book of essays written by a displaced naturalist. This was originally going to be called "Any Path Will Do," but that sounded a little too fatalisti..
Freezer

Freezer

A Chapter by DaughterNature


This might sound a little harsh, but every word is true, taken from real-life experience and observations.
Petaurus

Petaurus

A Poem by DaughterNature


sleeping for6hours pounds in the backand the sides of my head andforces my eyesstaring open and wide,so wide,too wide and big like a sugar glider'sI s..
Angry Girlfriend’s Rummage Sale

Angry Girlfriend’s Rummage Sale

A Poem by DaughterNature


This poem was an exercise in writing in the villanelle form, and was inspired by an odd conversation.
Morning

Morning

A Poem by DaughterNature


This poem was an exercise in quatrains, and inspired by a horrible day.
Sweet Gum

Sweet Gum

A Poem by DaughterNature


An exercise in blank verse, inspired by my favorite tree. Enjoy the cyclical nature of the poem!
Heat

Heat

A Poem by DaughterNature


Reading assorted poetry, sweating in the train car, riding backwards through the dusk, her stop..