https://rayzimmerman.Substack.com
@mockingbird530.bsky.social
I’m a poet, naturalist, and freelance journalist. At 73, I still work a day job 4 days a week, just to survive.
The rest of my time is spent creating art and writing. Follow me here and on Subtack.
The rest of my time is spent creating art and writing. Follow me here and on Subtack.
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Queen Wishes.
Queen Wishes.
Weird Wishes
A Nashville Poet Has released a New Collection.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Queen Wishes.
Queen Wishes.
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A poem and some brief comments on books briefly reviewed.
A poem and some brief comments on books briefly reviewed.
My Poem in the Tennessee Vocies Anthology
And Other Recently Received Publications
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December 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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A poem and some brief comments on books briefly reviewed.
A poem and some brief comments on books briefly reviewed.
Hilton Pond North - a newsletter of natural history.
www.hiltonpondnorth.org
www.hiltonpondnorth.org
Hilton Pond North: Blue Ridge Birds & Nature
The integrated mission of Hilton Pond North: Blue Ridge Birds & Nature is to
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December 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Hilton Pond North - a newsletter of natural history.
www.hiltonpondnorth.org
www.hiltonpondnorth.org
chapter16.org
A statewide literary newsletter from Humanities Tennessee, USA.
A statewide literary newsletter from Humanities Tennessee, USA.
chapter16.org
December 11, 2025 at 4:42 AM
chapter16.org
A statewide literary newsletter from Humanities Tennessee, USA.
A statewide literary newsletter from Humanities Tennessee, USA.
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Good News
Good News
Why hope isn't mainstream
And why conflict-based news dominates. Plus, hopeful headlines about a native yard HOA battle, tribal land returns, beavers helping bats, ranchers helping prairie chickens, and more!
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December 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Good News
Good News
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December 8, 2025 at 5:38 AM
From Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Wall.
2. Migrating Red-winged Blackbirds impaled themselves on slats erected on the U.S.–Mexico border. The Department of Homeland Security
declared the nation safe -- from blackbirds.
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2. Migrating Red-winged Blackbirds impaled themselves on slats erected on the U.S.–Mexico border. The Department of Homeland Security
declared the nation safe -- from blackbirds.
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Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Wall
A poem first published years ago.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
From Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Wall.
2. Migrating Red-winged Blackbirds impaled themselves on slats erected on the U.S.–Mexico border. The Department of Homeland Security
declared the nation safe -- from blackbirds.
See the entire poem here: rayzimmerman.substack.com/p/thirteen-w...
2. Migrating Red-winged Blackbirds impaled themselves on slats erected on the U.S.–Mexico border. The Department of Homeland Security
declared the nation safe -- from blackbirds.
See the entire poem here: rayzimmerman.substack.com/p/thirteen-w...
Firewood (A Pantoum)
1
Before the old oak falls, for years it stands
in soil born of leaves that worms cast out.
Birds break worms’ bodies in their beaks.
Old branches break and fall to snowy ground.
1
Before the old oak falls, for years it stands
in soil born of leaves that worms cast out.
Birds break worms’ bodies in their beaks.
Old branches break and fall to snowy ground.
December 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Firewood (A Pantoum)
1
Before the old oak falls, for years it stands
in soil born of leaves that worms cast out.
Birds break worms’ bodies in their beaks.
Old branches break and fall to snowy ground.
1
Before the old oak falls, for years it stands
in soil born of leaves that worms cast out.
Birds break worms’ bodies in their beaks.
Old branches break and fall to snowy ground.
Christmas Tree Village, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
December 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Christmas Tree Village, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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I have a poem in this anthology.
I have a poem in this anthology.
TN Voices Anthology
Amy Wright co-edited and introduced the Virginia volume of The Southern Poetry Anthology and served as the 2022 Wayne G. Basler Chair of Excellence at East Tennessee State University. She has...
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December 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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I have a poem in this anthology.
I have a poem in this anthology.
Earth Hope🌎
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Earth Hope🌎 | Amanda Royal | Substack
Collecting environmental success stories from around the globe, because hope is the foundation of progress. Writing solutions-based eco-news seasoned with media critique. Focusing on solutions. Inspir...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Earth Hope🌎
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The accidental garden
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The accidental garden
What the Creek Told Me (A Pantoum)
1
Where water moves between two banks
Swimming fish feed on smaller fry.
Cane grows straight and tall above the current.
A tall boy cuts cane to make a pole.
1
Where water moves between two banks
Swimming fish feed on smaller fry.
Cane grows straight and tall above the current.
A tall boy cuts cane to make a pole.
December 5, 2025 at 9:18 AM
What the Creek Told Me (A Pantoum)
1
Where water moves between two banks
Swimming fish feed on smaller fry.
Cane grows straight and tall above the current.
A tall boy cuts cane to make a pole.
1
Where water moves between two banks
Swimming fish feed on smaller fry.
Cane grows straight and tall above the current.
A tall boy cuts cane to make a pole.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
All in the same boat.
December 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
All in the same boat.
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Big brother is watching.
Big brother is watching.
How Palantir, the secretive tech company, is rising in the Trump era
It may not be a household name, but Palantir is now one of the world's most valuable companies. Its "spy tech" is set to gain more government and military work in the Trump administration.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Big brother is watching.
Big brother is watching.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Indeed it is.
Indeed it is.
Dr. Jack Brown (@drjackbrown)
"I co-wrote Trump's first anti-terrorism plan in 2017-2018. He's not trying to stop "left wing" terrorism. He is staging it.
His troop deployments are a false flag – meant to provoke a response in or...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Indeed it is.
Indeed it is.