This first post of 2026, “Celebrate,” invites us to set aside our concerns to invite our hearts to celebrate the possibilites of a new year.
Anne McCrady
The poem, “Combat Fatigue,” responds to the culture of men obsessed by violence and war in a world ruined by it–and the generations impacted.
“Leave it at that” is a reposting of a poem from a 2018 post about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi by a hit squad sent by Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
“Dismantling Instructions” considers the demolition of the White House West Wing as a parallel for the dismantling of U.S. democracy.
This poem celebrates the life and lessons of primatologist, anthropologist, and environmentalist Jane Goodall.
The poem, “Escalation,” considers the worsening future of global warfare and American politics.
“Broken” is a response to the inhumane conditions in Gaza, which bring poet Anne McCrady to tears.
The poem “Zero Silence” calls Americans to summon the courage to speak against authoritarianism.
“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.
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