“Dreaming in Mariupol” imagines the dream of a Ukrainian trapped in the rubble of the city.
Category Archive: Politics
People, places and events related to voting, democracy, power struggles, nation building and legislative actions.
“I Begin with Fear” was written on Election Day 2020.
“Troubles” considers businesses opening despite threat of COVID19.
“Except-tions” was written as evidence of our national collective insecurity and guilt.
“Facial Recognition” was written in response to our angry national rhetoric and the resulting American angst.
“Testimony” considers Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller’s appearance before Congress.
“Fake-d” is a chant about false narratives and those who believe them.
“Moles” offers a metaphor from Nature for President Trump’s political and financial secrets.
“Picture ID Required” draws on the experience of voting
in the 2018 Midterm Election.
“Mr. Bone Saw” was written regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Poet With a Press Pass 