A selection of honest, heartfelt poetry – and words that really get to the center of things – in 12 chapters by: Angelia Ross, Olivia Baker, Allison Baker, Cari Lynne King, Mantis Osiris, Brandon Thorpe, Dane Osborne, Frances Denise, Miriam Calleja, Cathy Socarras Ferrell, Amber Sparks, and Cheyanne Leonardo.

No one knows adventure and unconditional love quite like a dog. These canine creatures keep us focused on the most important things in life: fun, food, and friendship. They keep our hearts rooted in the rhythms of nature, and they communicate their emotions in a way that mirrors our own souls. Today, the Dandelion Scribes present ten Odes to the Dogs, in honor of our favorite, furry friends. Some of our muses are still with us, and some have passed on to roam the giant, grassy field in the sky. Whether here or there, these dogs are our truest loves, and their magic deserves to be known and remembered through this life & beyond.

From the middle of a field in England to the mountainous forests of southern Appalachia to the great American cities of Philadelphia and Minneapolis—the Dandelion Scribes present a selection of poems in celebration of the season of autumn. Though we are separated by thousands of miles of land and ocean, living unique lives in different states and countries, we are all connected by the cycles of nature, the changing seasons, the movement of transition, and the deep need to witness our world through the practice of writing poetry. The Quiet Advancement of Fall, as Christian Ward says, is upon us, and we must be ready to treat nature as our teacher as we examine life, in flux. Photos by Stephen Phillips.

On this 16th day of August in the year 2024, the Dandelion Scribes present a selection of poems inspired by the natural world. Why should one endeavor to explore the poetry of nature? The final line of the inaugural haiku by Dane Osborne provides the answer: To find green-eyed God. We Scribes respond to the great mystery by searching for meaning. Our sacred quest entails keen observation of the infinite wisdom blooming all around us, acknowledgement of the ancient cycles that move life ever-forward, and a thoughtful application of our discoveries to our understanding of the world. Writing our way through the journey, we allow ourselves the space to make sense of the complexity, and we open a dialogue with our fellow humans about the beautiful home we all happen to share.

At the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest, in the heart of southeastern Kentucky, one may stumble out of the wilderness into a little town called London. Home to a network of local writers, painters, and other so-called “eccentrics,” the community of London, KY, is made complete by its own artistic, poetic underground. Featured here are three poets who are part of that community – writing their way beyond the limitations of small-town life by turning inward and exploring the vastness of the human experience within the realms of mind and spirit. In the process, their poetry becomes philosophy, as their words never fail to address the burning questions of the human heart, ranging all the way from the mundane to the cosmic.

Dandelion Scribes presents a selection of poems that reveal the power of poetry in coping with the stress, trauma, and tragedy we must navigate throughout our lives. Facing fear, illness, depression, addiction, alienation and loneliness– such experiences are shared by virtually everyone in some capacity, yet so many suffer in silence. These 10 poets have turned to the written word to deal with life’s challenges and to summon hope and healing in the midst of confusion and despair…

Dandelion Scribes is proud to present a selection of poems from each of these remarkable poets. Their words offer a window into our shared world of poetry and birdsong, nature and faith, love amid great loss, and grief alongside gratitude. Angelia and Chris are two artists whose creations offer light & warmth to all who happen to cross their path…

Dandelion Scribes presents a selection of 13 poems to celebrate the rise of the Strawberry Moon on June 21, 2024. Read on to walk with us through our poetic reverie as we serenade the full June moon—seeking guidance, offering wisdom, confessing secrets, and standing in our power. Photos by Stephen Phillips.

Dandelion Scribes presents a selection of 26 POEMS FOR THE REVOLUTION by 16 revolutionary poets. This brave & beautiful multitude of voices is united in our collective battle cry, harmonized in our shared quest to forge a future defined by freedom, justice, and radical love. We advocate for the liberation of all people—from mind to body to spirit and beyond. And we are strengthened by each other’s courage to name our experiences, embody empathy, and cast a critical eye on the corruption we witness in our world. As scribes, words are our superpower. We are here, and we are not holding back! Cover photo by Stephen Phillips.

Our very first DANDY DOUBLE features two extraordinary poets who make their homes in southeastern Kentucky. Meet Frances Denise & Dane Osborne– walk with them through wild worlds of poetry, and experience the overlap between the personal and the universal, the present and the eternal. Both of these poets have mastered the craft of noticing, of zooming in with the mind’s eye, exploring the smallest details & movements of life, and weaving their words into masterpieces that address our deepest questions as human beings.

Dandelion Scribes presents a selection of 16 poems to celebrate the rise of the full Flower Moon on May 23, 2024. Join these poets who seek out the moon for wisdom & inspiration– and perhaps write a little something of your own to share with us in June! Cover photo by Stephen Phillips.