“Close Call” offers an image to mirror the death-fatigue of hearing world news.
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“Death by Ideology” was written in the wake of coordinated terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris, France.
“Questioned” is written from the perspective of the mother of a young rape victim.
“Roadmap to Peace” is a cry for a new solution in the Middle East.
“Tough Guy” reflects on Vladimir Putin’s role in the international reponse to Syria.
“Treasure” honors the death of a heroic archaeologist in Syria.
“Open” considers the history of the port of Mariel, Cuba.
“Laudato Si” is a psalm written in response to Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment with a title from a song by St. Francis
“Collapsed” – A poem offering a street scene in Nepal after the massive April, 2015 earthquake.
“No Laughing Matter” – a description of the origins and madness of Holy Wars
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