Dramatic Roots

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Exploring human behavior through the lens of nature: memoir, poetry, hybrid essays, and works for the stage. Welcome!

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About Ren Powell

is a Poet/Playwright/Teaching Artist, whose literary newsletter explores human behavior through the lens of the natural world.

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