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Category Archive: Violence

Russian Destruction

“Dreaming in Mariupol” imagines the dream of a Ukrainian trapped in the rubble of the city.

April 1, 2022 Conflict, News, Politics, Violence

The Death of George Floyd

“Taking a Knee, Taking a Stand” was written in response to the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed.

June 11, 2020 Conflict, Culture, News, Peace, Racism, Tragedies, U.S.A., Violence

The Murder of Jamal Khashoggi

“Mr. Bone Saw” was written regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

October 17, 2018 Corruption, Diplomacy, News, Politics, Violence

#MeToo

“Why We Didn’t” was prompted by the #MeToo movement, the Bill Cosby conviction and the Kavanaugh controversy.

September 26, 2018 News, Politics, Violence, Women

Syrian Gas Attack

“I Can’t Even Talk About It” expresses the world’s anguish about Assad’s brutal use of chemical warfare in Syria.

April 5, 2017 Children, Conflict, Global News, News, Politics, Violence

January 1, 2017

“New Day” considers the global zeitgeist on the morning that 2016 ends and 2017 begins, and how we might feel hopeful.

January 1, 2017 Culture, News, Peace, Politics, Society, Violence

Aleppo

“Dust on the Tongue” begs the question, When Will We Stop the Tragedy of Aleppo?

August 28, 2016 Children, Conflict, Global News, News, Violence

American Anger

“The Drop of Honey” offers an allegory for what has preceded the angry divisions between American citizens.

July 18, 2016 Conflict, News, Peace, Politics, Racism, Violence

Orlando Shooting

“Pulse, 2016” honors those slain in Orlando in a mass shooting.

June 15, 2016 Bigotry, Culture, News, Peace, Racism, Social Justice, Tragedies, Violence

ISIS Hits Sadr City

“Visitations after Baghdad” considers a poet’s role in reponding to the violence in Iraq after the recent ISIS attack on Sadr City.

May 12, 2016 Conflict, Global News, News, Violence

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