Among the Branches

As a conservationist Dirk Ruff sees thenatural world as a solution for many of theintangible struggles we face today. Thepoems in Among the Branches were writtento pivot the spotlight outside of traditionalcures for what ails the modern world.He asks about what it means to be humanthe existential thoughts we manifest andhow the world outside electronic lights andmarket shares can offer up a solution. Dirk'spoems show us through what we feel bothtactile and emotionally that while weparticipate in the information age sometimeswhat we need is small moments in remoteplaces.