Surfing The Soul: Mountain, Ocean and Spirit Poems

When the mind is able to see beyond the surface of our surroundings, we can view nature in its simplicity and depth. The precise, passionate writing of poet Mark Rovan combines reality with surreal, true experiences of the natural world, as he leads the reader deeper and deeper into the spiritual dimension. Soar with these fresh spirit poems, sensuous oceanscapes, personality sketches, and passionate accounts of life in Montana. Deep water wisdom and a connection to the Divine stream from the heart of this poet, immersed in spirituality. Surfing the Soul is divided into four sections, three of which explore the relationship of humanity to the natural the mountains, the ocean, and spirit. A fourth section, “Surfing Sagas,” is devoted to poetic interpretations of famous surfers, such as Jeff Clark, Maverick’s pioneer and Jack O’Neill, creator of the wetsuit. Describing Peter Johnson, artist and New Zealand surfer, Mark says, “I scored delicious waves/…between wrinkles on the neck of Lost Coast/…with smooth Cadbury chocolate cutbacks.”