Mary Montague Knihy

"[T]he trained eye of the natural scientist and the impassioned soul of a poet fuse to create a poetic universe that is nothing short of miraculous. At home in the liminal spaces where revelations still occur, she approaches our fragile natural environment invariably with a sense of wonder and a detached observant love for its creatures. The precision of her sensual, superbly controlled descriptions, are breath-taking. Encounters with the 'other' world of our animal brothers and sisters display a sense of tact and empathy which is Keatsian in scope. Tribe is an elegy for a lost paradise, a Song of Songs for squirrel, fox and raven, whale, wolf and gannet, and ultimately it raises serious questions for us and generations to come-how did we squander our inheritance so what have we done with the garden entrusted to us?" -- Eva Bourke, author of The Latitude of Naples

Struggling to express his feelings while trapped behind a fence, Damien the Cow seeks advice from his neighbors, but their suggestions don't resonate with him. As he attempts a yoga flow, he becomes disheartened. However, through mindful breathing exercises encouraged by his friends, he gains clarity and discovers an open door. This journey highlights the importance of personal space and the value of mindfulness in overcoming emotional challenges.