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.
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“Dismantling Instructions” considers the demolition of the White House West Wing as a parallel for the dismantling of U.S. democracy.
The poem, “Escalation,” considers the worsening future of global warfare and American politics.
“Presidenta” celebrates the election of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, as Mexico’s President.
“UnNatural Disasters” offers an apology and conviction for causing Climate Change.
“Zeitgeist” was written in the midst of disturbing daily news and most people’s dismal responses to it.
“Why We Didn’t” was prompted by the #MeToo movement, the Bill Cosby conviction and the Kavanaugh controversy.
“Health. Care. Well. Being.” considers American moral health in light of the current U.S. healthcare bill.
“New Day” considers the global zeitgeist on the morning that 2016 ends and 2017 begins, and how we might feel hopeful.
“This Choice” reflects on the generational significance of the U.S. Presidential election.
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