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.
Category Archive: Politics
This poem, “Torch Lighting,” reflects on the hope that men pass the torch, so women can begin “lighting of torches of others.”
“Presidenta” celebrates the election of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, as Mexico’s President.
“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,
“Dreaming in Mariupol” imagines the dream of a Ukrainian trapped in the rubble of the city.
“I Begin with Fear” was written on Election Day 2020.
“Troubles” considers businesses opening despite threat of COVID19.
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