The first of these two short books of poems, "Cry in the Ears of Jerusalem," reflects the themes of the prophet Jeremiah in current terms: concern for the wounds of climate crisis and the ongoing impacts of petrochemicals and fossil fuels. The second, "To the Horizon Always There," arises from the story of Odysseus, with the hope that humankind will return to a safe homeland despite the mortal dangers that unfold throughout the journey. These sensitive poems from the green fields of Ohio mourn the wounding of Earth and call upon our courage to find the "home-going" road.