“There Are Ample Reasons for Despair” was written by Anne McCrady in response to Trump’s tariff chaos and his confused commentary of late.
Words are disappearing from government documents.
“Relentless” parallels recent storms with global political upheaval as the terrible rhetoric of destruction.
“Tyranny” is written in response to Donald Trump’s abuse of power in his first weeks in office.
“Build a Bridge” affirms our sorrow over our nation being so divided and the hope that sharing our stories can foster understanding.
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.
Anne McCrady’s poem, “The Torch,” honors the many athletes competing in the Paris Olympics and the tradition of the Olympic Torch.
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.
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