Oscillations: Poems on Being, Becoming, and the Boundless

Discover a luminous, deeply textured debut collection of 20 poems exploring the ebb and flow of human existence, spiritual growth, and the infinite web of nature.In Oscillations, poet Anna Lightfoot captures the delicate tension between our earthbound realities and the boundless universe. Written during a pivotal era of early adulthood along the Pacific Northwest coast of Northern California and the shores of Northeastern Florida, these poems track the passage from raw, youthful uncertainty toward emotional maturity, self-understanding, and spiritual integration.Interweaving naturalism, cosmic imagery, and Eastern philosophy, Anna Lightfoot uses recurring motifs of water, rhythmic dance, and movement to push against rigid structures of grief, trauma, societal constraint, and human friction. From the quiet stillness of a morning walk in gentle rain to the fierce catharsis of movement on a crowded dance floor, Oscillations grapples with the grand paradox of our individual insignificance within the cosmos alongside the vital importance of feeling, creating, and connecting deeply.Inside this collection, you'll discover: - 20 Original Poems: A journey through themes of impermanence, resilience, devotion, and healing.- Interconnected Motifs: Explorations of fluidity-rivers, ocean tides, rain, and dance-contrasted with stone, gravity, and human boundaries.- Reflective Depth: A philosophical examination of love, rage, forgiveness, and the timeless urge to realize our true selves.Honest, rugged, and deeply felt, Oscillations offers a compass for anyone finding their way through a complicated world.