oh to exist

By Jordan Johnson

This poetry collection is a journey looking from within existence, offering observations and insights into our shared experience. Through contemplative exploration, the author carefully and intentionally provides moments of perspective and solace. The poems delve into themes such as existence, nature, and

• Language: English
• Publisher: Solace Books
• Release date: Aug 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9798988937210

Jordan Johnson

Jordan Johnson is a gifted student. In 2018 he was a systemwide winner for the Young Georgia Authors writing competition. He currently serves as a peer leader for his middle school. He loves fishing, riding his bike, and his pets.

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Special thanks to Kateryna Nikiforova for the cover artwork.

Typesetting by Jordan Johnson.

to find solace

held by the sun

with moon swept softly

grass swaying to wind

waves churning in strength

oh how we lay

so still against life

the calm in a moment

to wonder this night

at how we are, to be

so alive as to know it

oh to be alive

suns of the night’s sky

the glow received

in their vastness be

as you are to be

in concert

glowing back as a being

celestial seeing

silent sweeping

of a breeze

ground swaying

with rhythm of stride

minds solace

in a moments reprise

silence

to softly ease

morning’s soft golden glow

aloft within the trees

a slight fog rests