‘Bloom’ Published in Humana Obscura Magazine!
I am thrilled to share my poem, Bloom, is published in Humana Obscura Magazine!
Humana Obscura is a beautifully curated magazine passionate about exploring the beauty of nature through written word, artwork, and photography. In the words of editor Briana Bruce, the publication focuses “on work where the human element is concealed but not entirely absent.”
Be it through our perception of nature or nature in its natural landscape, forms of nature take center stage in this collection that focuses on the growth bursting into being during spring, and the culmination of many a flower and landscape in the coming months.
I am delighted to experience the varied atmospheres of poetry and art in this gorgeous collection! The writing and visuals simply feel alive. Each poem is a treat to savor, made whole by accompaniments of vivid artwork and photography. Landscapes are created and the diversity of the earth is made tangible through the roots of the planet.
Why nature inspires me
The ruthlessness of nature contrasts with its beauty and allure, offering endless opportunity to wander in possibility. Landscapes are quick to change and, damage done, settle into a new rhythm of existence.
I also find nature’s movement and emotion are parallel to human feeling and growth. By sitting with or in nature, you begin to realize you possess the same roots. You begin to see your form is akin to the tree. Your breath is a child of wind. Simply put, by experiencing nature, you go back to the beginning of existence.
I invite you to read Bloom and burst into being within yourself! The following is an excerpt of my poem, Bloom, published in Humana Obscura Magazine.
It bursts forth from beneath my skin
A river too long dammed.
Rivulets and spark . . .
My poem can be found on page 43 of the Humana Obscura Magazine’s fourth aesthetically beautiful digital issue. I am in love with the painting placed alongside my written word; its movement and color give my poem a depth I had not previously awakened to.
I would love it if you experienced Bloom in full here. Do share your beautiful thoughts!
Image courtesy of Humana Obscura
Infinite Living
It is a beautiful poem and I agree the painting is so perfect alongside your poem. Bloom and bursting into being me is a favorite phase to be in for me and your poem speaks to me clearly, nudging me and coaxing me forward on the way.
rachelramdhan
Congratulations 🥳 I’m very happy for you and I hope more of your work gets published.
luisa zambrotta
Congratulations!!! 🌷🌷🌷
theusedlife
Congratulations!
Dominic Alapat
Love your internalisation of nature here! I could almost feel the moisture you mention in this beautiful haiku-like poem!
Daphny Aqua
Congratulations Jaya, wishing you many more success ahead. ❤️
Adelheid
Congratulations! Keep going!
Raji (@journeyintofantasy)
A beautiful poem Jaya! Congratulations on being published again!
Andrea Stephenson
Congratulations! The magazine is beautiful and the poem is a fitting contribution to that beauty.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Andrea!
Aspen Hite
Beautifully written! Congratulations! 👏
Jeff Flesch
A beautiful poem that perfectly expresses the human connection to nature you write about in your introduction, Jaya. The first stanza speaks to me of the emotions we carry within us, and how they seek an outlet through whatever means necessary, and the second stanza is a mirror of the first, nature looking over her shoulder at the blossoming of emotion coming forth. A gorgeous write! Congratulations on the pub!
Jaya Avendel
Wonderful the way you read this as a reflection of itself! Thank you for sharing, Jeff.
Jeff Flesch
You’re most welcome, Jaya! Always.
JoAnna
Congratulations! It’s a beautiful publication and very important subject. Thank you for writing about and for nature.
rothpoetry
Congratulations on having your poems published.
I want to thank you for your very kind response to my poem Words Change the World. When I went to respond, your comment disappeared, and I could not find it again!
Jaya Avendel
☹️ Have you checked your spam and trash?
rothpoetry
Yes, and it was completely gone! It does that every now and then.
haoyando
Beautiful pictures and wonderful publication. Love it. Congratulations.
Eri Tz
Congratulations Jaya! This publication is really beautiful and your poem is traveling me 😍
Jaya Avendel
Thank you deeply, Eri!
Dawn Pisturino
Congratulations! It’s a beautiful poem, Jaya.
Erica/Erika
Nice to meet you, Jaya. I enjoyed reading your “About” page. Interesting, multi-faceted and informative. I greatly enjoy the title of your blog.
I loved reading this post. Your passion for nature leaps from the pages. I especially like your sentence “The writing and visuals simply feel alive.” Your poem “Bloom” – goosebumps – evoking feelings of beauty, hope and Spring, especially in my neck of the woods. I have subscribed to your blog. 😀 Erica
Jaya Avendel
Same, Erica! I am excited to see where words will take us.
Melissa Kacar
Congratulations! This sounds like a beautiful publication to be a part of! I loved reading your insight on your connection with nature too, your words are so poetic and inspiring! I’m definitely going to check out the new issue now! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Unwanted Life
A field of gold reminds me of Ukraine, because their flag symbolises the blue sky and the golden field of wheat.
Great poem and congratulations on having another one of your poems published. I’m sure they’ll be many more this year
Jaya Avendel
Thanks a million!
Her Digital Coffee
Humana Obscura sounds like a beautiful magazine! I love that it’s focused on nature, artwork, and photography. Congratulations on having Bloom published! The lines “field of gold” and “yesterday’s breathless sunshine” are so comforting. Thank you for sharing and congratulations again!
Jodie | That Happy Reader
Congratulations Jaya! I agree we are akin with nature and at times it is beautiful and other times ruthless. Thanks for sharing.
Eugenia
Congratulations, Jaya! What a wonderful achievement!
Lisa's Notebook
Congratulations on being published again, Jaya! You know I’m a huge fan and advocate of being outside in nature so your comment, “by experiencing nature, you go back to the beginning of existence,” really resonated with me 🙂
Jaya Avendel
Thanks deeply, Lisa!
Stephanie
It’s seriously incredible seeing how often your beautiful words are published! What an incredible achievement. I hope you’re super proud of yourself! I don’t even know you personally and I’M proud of you hehe.
Jaya Avendel
Aww, thank you, Stephanie!
paeansunplugged
Congratulations, Jaya! How wonderful that your beautiful words are finding home in various publications. Truly a proud moment. ❤️
Ingrid
Congratulations Jaya: a beautiful poem and a wonderful achievement! 😊
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Congratulations Jaya!
Again well done!
Bloom is very powerful and Humana Obscura is a beautiful issue! I enjoyed a lot looking at it and reading your poetry off course!
GRAZIE!
Jaya Avendel
Thanks, Claudia!
Lucia’s Fiction
Congratulations 🎊 and on your beautiful writing!
Deeksha Bhardwaj
Congratulations 🎉
Michele Lee
Congratulations, writer Jaya. What an intriguing publication focus Humana Obscura has. Sounds like a wonderful fit for your writing style and subject matter. Your summary of why nature inspires you spoke to my heart and reminded me of the many observations you have made about nature seen and read in my posts. You are highly intuitive and perceptive when it comes to nature, which makes your inclusion in this publication so exciting! I will give their site a visit. Celebrate your accomplishments! 🌞
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Michele! Love that you share your thoughts on the nature (pun intended!) of this writing. 🌞
Michele Lee
haha Love it! 😁
wordsandcoffee1
Congratulations! Beautiful publication.
Cindy Georgakas
this is awesome Jaya and such a beautiful acknowledgement of your work my friend! Well deserved!
disturbedByVoices
Congratulations on being published! ❤💀
Andrew McDowell
Congrats!
barbaraleaver
Congratulations! Lovely piece. Nature poetry is a favourite of mine
D. Wallace Peach
A beautiful poem, Jaya, and I couldn’t resist browsing the collection. Congrats on the publication. Well deserved.
hanmorris97
Congratulations, that’s amazing news! Your poem is beautiful, and the painting alongside it is just as good; I love the colours they used. It’s so interesting to hear why nature inspires you, and I totally get it xx
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Lamittan Minsah
Such a wonderful poem. Congratulations, dear Jaya. This you deserve and more. 💖
Mike U.
Congratulations, Jaya, on a well deserved honor. 🙂
The Goddess Attainable
Thank you for sharing this! And you are correct this publication is GORGEOUS! Your poem is of course so lovely and the art work is equally inspiring wow! I think I might submit some art to this publication since I create similar work as what they have included. Thank you for continuing to inspire!
Jaya Avendel
Yes! I would just love to see your work as part of the next issue.
The Goddess Attainable
Me too 🙂 🌟
d.a.simpsonwriter
Congratulations