I am different than most people
I lean left and wander progressive
on spiritual and worldly matters
when friends refer to the world
I know in an odd but polite way—
they are also referring to me
and I know this truth because—
when I speak about the world
I am likewise referring to them
I wish world talk meant earth talk
Doug and his family live in Oakley, Utah. Doug is a retired water and energy director of a large water district in Summit County. Doug has spent his life in the environmental science industry, focusing primarily on water resource protection, efficiency, and sustainability. He has served in many public positions, including the Oakley City Council and Mayor. He currently is a volunteer on the County Board of Health, the City Planning Commission, and on the board of a local trail foundation. As an avid hiker and environmentalist, Doug has spent much of his life writing poetry based upon the unifying aspects of nature, science, and his strong LDS faith. He often finds himself lonely, out of place, or misunderstood, especially in Utah, as he drifts upon the left-hand forks of his life river.
