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    Out Of Doors: Poems from a Pacific Northwest Forest
    Out Of Doors: Poems from a Pacific Northwest Forest
    Out Of Doors: Poems from a Pacific Northwest Forest
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    Out Of Doors: Poems from a Pacific Northwest Forest

    By David Gretch

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    Out of Doors is a poetic expression of Nature in a Pacific Northwest Forest, as seen through the eyes of David Gretch, a former medical scientist turned author and poet. Inspired during daily walks in the forest, the author presents his poetry and photographs embracing Nature in this magnificent ancient mountain setting.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTOPLINK PUBLISHING, LLC
    Release dateMar 23, 2018
    ISBN9781948779753
    Out Of Doors: Poems from a Pacific Northwest Forest
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    David Gretch

    David is a former medical scientist, now interested in social work, poetry and writing. He is in the process of designing Global Wellness Centers, which he hopes will populate earth in a manner that youth hostels used to occupy parts of Europe. Born in Montana, David loves Nature, and now experiences daily hikes on Tiger Mountain in Western Washington. He loves camping and backpacking with his wife and children, and two bernise mountain dogs, Ginger and Clover.

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