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For Dr. Stephanie Harris Mercado, can’t and quit are words with very little meaning. After overcoming a neglected and abusive childhood, she became the first college graduate in her family and a respected physician assistant. This was accomplished as a single parent raising a daughter whom she inspired to pursue her goals and dreams in the US Army and become an honorable police officer. Stephanie is not stopping and has become a published scholar and poet.

Poems of environmental advocacy, human observation and life contemplation written for the climate of today's world. The intention is to utilize the amazing form of expression that is poetry in order to spread environmental awareness, encourage love and human connection, promote community, and inspire introspective assessment of ourselves in relation to each other and the natural world. May the words spark gratitude for this unified experience we all share on this incredible planet.

Building Bridges is an anthology showcasing my journey into micro poetry, featuring my previously published haiku, tanka, and tanka prose. Within, I explore small moments from my own backyard and childhood, drawing inspiration from the majestic snow-covered mountains and volcanoes in the North Cascades, as well as the towering giant trees that surround me. The ever-present view of the Puget Sound, which I witness daily while teaching young students, and the rhythmic ocean waves of the Pacific blue, further contribute to the tapestry of my poetic musings.