If Not Now, When?

                  By Cathie R. Eisen

There are times in our lives when we come to the realization that if we are to ever do something we need to get on with the doing. I have journaled all of my life and many years ago began to tailor those musings into essays with the intention of publishing them. Ten years ago I wrote a full length book and tried to publish it, only to discover that one must be known writer before they can get published. Ever since then I have been building my platform, first with a Blog, adventureasaconstant.com and then open mic venues. In 2019 I realized it was time to publish those essays which had been so well received and I compiled my book, ‘If Not Now, When?’. Now, with a poetry collection in the works, it is time to share my book with a wider audience! Copies are available for $20.00 at my gallery in Carrizozo, New Mexico, ‘Carrizo Spring Trading Post’ or you can email me at carrizospringtradingpost@gmail.com. I will also have a book signing soon! Thank you! Cathie R. Eisen

May 8, 2021

Nogal House

Indian Divide, New Mexico

 Outside

I slept outside last night

Closer to the elements

And closer to the sky

I pushed open the back door

And left it open to the night

Allowing the wind and the sky

To surround me

With cool breathe and bright stars

Celestial defined

And I rediscovered a part of me

That has been sheltered and confined

Her feral grace came quickly

The coyotes howled my name