Everglades National Park, Florida
The Florida Everglades, The River of Grass, is enigmatic and mysterious. Four young women, all residents of Northwest Passage, ventured past the veil of mystery and discovered the beauty and diversity of life that lies within its borders. They explored the inland sloughs, cypress domes, and hammocks on foot; they traveled the tidal mangrove coastline by canoe. Traveling alongside local writers, artists, and National Park Service Rangers they were awed by the wonders of this one of a kind landscape. They formed a deep and meaningful connection to this critical and resilient environment all while continuing their own personal journeys of hope and healing.
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"Willing to Wilt" by Lauryn, 17 | Everglades National Park
From seed to leaf,
I grew and grew.
From second to hour,
I waited to bloom.
Waiting for beauty, waiting for love
Waiting to become something special.
I slowly blossomed,
petal by petal, still waiting.
No one ever came, and
I slowly wilted, petal by petal.
But that's okay,
I was willing to wilt for you.
About Lauryn: "My name is Lauryn. I came to Passage because I was having difficulty handling my emotions and also a hard time accepting myself. In the future, I hope to help others possibly through occupational or recreational therapy."
