The poem, “Build a Bridge,” emphasizes overcoming divisions through empathy and shared memories, suggesting that listening and understanding can create a bridge of hope between differing perspectives.
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Anne McCrady’s poem, “The Torch,” honors the many athletes competing in the Paris Olympics and the tradition of the Olymic Torch.
This poem, “Torch Lighting,” reflects on the hope that men pass the torch, so women can begin “lighting of torches of others.”
“Oh, Shalom” is a peace poem written for Passover 2024, compelled by the anguishing situation in Gaza.
“Our Need to Know” considers the many sources of mis- and disinformation and our acceptance of it as truth.
“Women’s Work” is inspired by courageous women in the news this week.
“Brave Heart” was written to honor the life and protest the murder of Russian dissident Aleksei Navalny,
Questions Everywhere, criminals disguised as politicians play charades of leaders but allow no one to guess the answer. […]
“UnNatural Disasters” offers an apology and conviction for causing Climate Change.
marking a year of Russia’s assault on Ukraine Here we are an old couple bitter in our disdain […]
Poet With a Press Pass 