Tales of The Soil
A Collection of Inspirational Allegories
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As strong Great Oak overlooked
The Meadow of West Hill,
She marveled at the perfection of nature''s intricacies, and yet,
There was a deep felt sadness for what the field had become.
Once a vital, green pasture, home to beautiful wildlife,
It had been gradually overtaken
by the realities
of time.
Inevitable transformation.
In despair, the tree wondered,
why did The Meadow have to change in this way?
So difficult to believe it was truly for the best.
It was now different and that, in itself,
was just cause for Great Oak to lament.
She was a seedling in this field called home.
The tall tree recalled seasons filled with
friends no longer there.
Some Fliers flew to other mountains.
Some Rooted couldn''t survive
the harsh winters,
torrential rains . . . blistering summers.
The life of her first limb, choked out by
tent caterpillars . . .
Three branches were sacrificed to heavy snow,
and her strongest: to a Silver Night Storm.
She lost seasons of leaves.
Although this was understood to be
‘a natural part of life and growth,’
Every leaf was tenderly missed.
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About the Book
Tales of the Soil is a collection of spiritual and inspirational allegories that challenge the concept of existence. The book invites each reader to become The Meadow and every creature that calls it home. Venture through time as a dandelion. Experience love, compassion, aging, and learning through the eyes of the butterfly. Explore growth, understanding, and change, as would a droplet of dew.
"I viewed, through the magical eyes of this author, a wondrous tale of what is all about us and yet unseen. The writing is powerful, evoking images that brought tears as I read, echoing truths that resonated deeply. The ordinary so transformed, that I could neither read it aloud without my voice breaking, nor read it through dry eyes. This is a spiritual journey, in the story style of the ancient medicine men of native cultures, which touches the Great Spirit in us all. Discover the world above, below and within this special Meadow as the stories are painted through your mind’s eye upon the palette of your imagination. I don''t know how she does this, but I''m grateful that she does.”
~ Daniel Cohen Ph.D., Retired Executive Director New York Testing and Guidance Center, Assistant Professor, Educational and Developmental Psychology Pace University, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology Brooklyn College, Dean of Students, NYC Bd. of Education, Fellow Royal Society of Health (Eng.)
About the Author
NEC Iankowitz has been invited to publish her work in a number of books including The Silence Within, Letters from the Soul and The Sound of Poetry. Her poems, essays and short stories have appeared in magazines, journals and newspapers such as Reader’s Digest, Creations, Pace Literary Magazine, The Menorah and The Gannett Suburban Newspaper.
Marcy and Her Friends (February 2003) was her first published collection of interactive children’s stories. The main character is a second grader with a strong sense of justice and compassion for others. The reader cheers when Marcy’s inner conflicts (from disorganization to classroom bullies) culminate in her resolution to do her best in the face of the many challenges presented by second grade.
Iankowitz offers workshops ranging from stress management to coping with bullies, and has been interviewed on cable television regarding ‘Bullying And What Can Be Done About It’.
A graduate of Pace University (B.A in Psychology, 1981; Master of Science, 1983), Iankowitz has been a licensed registered nurse and board certified advanced practice nurse for over two decades. In 2002 she became a certified Reiki practitioner. As a wife, mother, writer and healer, she feels most at peace among mountains with trees in view, a pond nearby and a pen in hand.
Vist the author at http://www.NECIankowitz.com