by Geoffrey Philp
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Did you enjoy the cherry blossoms' early peak bloom? It was a warning sign. A 1,200-year record of cherry blossoms shows our current climate is historically unprecedented. [Photograph byRinko Kawauchi]—National Geographic, March 26, 2024 |
In an early spring
maples bloom while elms tremble—
dreading a cold snap.
Geoffrey Philp, a Silver Musgrave Medal recipient, is the author of Archipelagos, a book of poems about climate change which was long-listed for the Laurel Prize. Philp’s Twelve Poems and a Story for Christmas retells the nativity story, transporting readers back to that holy night in a fresh yet traditional way. His poem “A Prayer for My Children” is featured on The Poetry Rail—an homage to 12 writers who shaped Miami's culture. He lives in Miami and is working on a children's book Marsha and the Mangroves.