Abstract
What the Desert Knows About Me is a poem about carrying things that don't quite leave you, even when you try to bury them. Set in the quiet, unforgiving space of the desert, the writer reflects on moments of regret, loss, and silence that have taken root over time. The desert becomes more than a backdrop. It becomes a witness that sees without judging, that holds memories without needing to speak. The poem explores how the land can feel familiar in ways people sometimes can't, offering space to return to, again and again, even when you're not sure what you're looking for. At its heart, it's about being known by something that doesn't ask for explanations and finding a kind of peace in that.
Recommended Citation
Kronemeyer, Isaiah
(2025)
"What the Desert Knows About Me,"
Night Flight: Online Literary Journal: Vol. 6
, Article 1.
Available at:
https://commons.erau.edu/night-flight/vol6/iss1/1