OWL

OWL, David John Rosenheim’s debut poetry collection, maps the intersection of the human heart with the natural world, informed by his background as a songwriter, executive coach, and climate advocate. The poems oscillate between deeply personal narratives and broader existential themes, offering a poignant meditation on impermanence and human connection against the backdrop of a changing climate. The collection serves as a call to observe, feel, and act.

OWL cover art courtesy of Nancy Lu Rosenheim.

FEATURED POEMS

Lake Willoughby

Unincorporated

Worry

Bangkok

Kettle

Sitting

Pineapple Sage

Sonoma

Multiverse

Old Man Meditation

OWL TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sonoma
Mendocino
Dylan Beach
Joshua Tree
Falcon Heavy
Lake Willoughby
Lodestone
Vernazza
Milos
Udaipur
Rishikesh Minefield
White City
Bangkok
Isthmus
Vietnam
The Sound of a Fountain
in Mexico City
Rakaia Gorge
Journey’s End

Kettle
Swarm
Morning Holies
Conflict
Boundaries
Empire
Villages
I am Odysseus in my Bed
Cow Barn
Neighbors
Fixer Upper
Roger’s Park
Maidenhair
Maelstrom
Tatami
Full Summer
Steuben Song
Unincorporated
Edna Larson
The Road Divides

Geography
Bees
Twenty
Lynx
Pineapple Sage
Campervan
OWL
Garland
Loom
Ascent
Echo Lake
Gathering
Bloody Knuckles
Finishing Touches
Going
John Boat
Leaving
Homecoming
Why I Cry On Airplanes

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DAVID ROSENHEIM

David is a poet, songwriter, and novelist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he lives in a solar-powered house by the sea with his wife and two boys. The Weather Band, Hugh, and Winchester Revival have released his songs on seven critically lauded records, and his poetry has been published in many fine journals. David is a student of Zen in the Soto tradition and seeks connection with others through writing and music. David is a graduate of Oxford University, is a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership coach and is focused on fighting climate change and building a sustainable future for people and the planet.