Accidental Gardens

Blending meditative prose with poetry, this collection features 42 essays inspired by the traditional Japanese haibun form. Divided into thematic sections, the essays reflect on the natural world, emphasizing its beauty and fragility while often contrasting it with human folly. Carney's work is both poetic and insightful, exploring themes of environmental awareness and the nuances of poetic craft. With a tone that ranges from humorous to reverent, the essays resonate with the landscapes of the American West and the broader earth.