"Groundwaters" magazine is a non-profit literary journal which showcases the writing and artistic talent of people throughout Lane County, Oregon and beyond. It features writings and artwork of amateurs and professionals alike. The quarterly issues are distributed free of charge in libraries, organizations and businesses throughout Lane County, Oregon and by paid subscription throughout the rest of the United States. This anthology is a compilation of poetry originally published in "Groundwaters" magazine from 2004-2009. Published by "Groundwaters" Publishing, LLC P.O. Box 50, Lorane, OR 97451 http: //www.groundwaterspublishing.com

Groundwaters magazine, begun in 2004, is a 32-page grassroots, community-oriented, nonprofit literary journal published quarterly by Groundwaters Publishing, LLC. The magazine showcases the literary and artistic talent of people of all ages throughout western Lane County, Oregon and beyond. Groundwaters originated in Veneta, Oregon and is currently based in Lorane, Oregon where its production office is located. It features local history, poetry, short stories, essays, personal and business profiles, photography and artwork as well as long-running columns and an 18-and-under section called "Bubbling Up" which provides a forum for local youth. This book is a collection of favorite poems by some of Groundwaters' family of contributors. Look for more poetry and fiction in the future at: http: //www.groundwaterspublishing.com and at your favorite on-line or local bookstore.