This poem, “Torch Lighting,” reflects on the hope that men pass the torch, so women can begin “lighting of torches of others.”
Category Archive: Women
Events and Issues related to women, feminism and women’s issues.
“Presidenta” celebrates the election of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, as Mexico’s President.
“Women’s Work” is inspired by courageous women in the news this week.
“Say That” by Anne McCrady appeared in the 2019 international anthology Living Peace, commemorating the U.N. International Day of Peace and those living compassionate lives of service.
“Beaks & Bones” was written in memory of beloved Nature poet Mary Oliver.
“Why We Didn’t” was prompted by the #MeToo movement, the Bill Cosby conviction and the Kavanaugh controversy.
“Blurted” explores the impulse to make inappropriate comments in public, as President Trump has repeatedly done.
“Health. Care. Well. Being.” considers American moral health in light of the current U.S. healthcare bill.
“Women and Children” was written in response to the global plight of families who are seeking immigration.
“What Next” expresses the shock of the U.S. Elections result, especially for women.
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