What child has never carved a pumpkin? Feel the goo and slimy seeds slip between the fingers. Abundance in autumn a profound symbol. In gratitude and generosity for all to kindle. So lift your pumpkin ...

I admit it — I have a tendency to feel jaded. So if someone were to tell me that Brenda Hillman spent the last 17 years writing four books of poetry, one for each of the elements — land, air, water, ...