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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"Detached Dreams" by Lauryn, 17 | Everglades National Park
The bird had a broken wing,
The girl had a broken heart.
The bird had dreams of flying,
The girl had dreams of dying.
They both tried and tried,
with all their might,
to get what they thought they wanted.
One day, the bird overcame his injury,
flying off to better things,
leaving a lone feather behind.
One day, the girl overcame her injury,
flying off to better dreams,
leaving the ugly thoughts behind.
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."
