Abstract. This study critically examined the textuality of select poems by Marjorie Evasco using ecocriticism theory based on Commoner's (1991) ecological principles: Everything Is Connected, Everything Must Go Somewhere, and Nature Knows Best. The research aimed to depict Evasco's writings' ecological messages and themes by line-by-line coding. Data were sourced from Evasco's book "Dreamweavers" and various theoretical texts. Findings revealed that Evasco’s poems reflect Commoner's (1991) ecological laws, portraying them figuratively and literally. The analysis highlights themes such as nature as a teacher, nature’s intrinsic value, hope in nature, conflicts with modernization, and human impacts on nature. The study recommends further analysis of Evasco’s work through ecofeminism and suggests including her poems in literature classes to serve as a platform for environmental awareness. Future research should explore other works of Evasco and similar authors.

Keywords: Ecocriticism; Ecological principles; Ecopoetry; Environmental literature; Marjorie Evasco.