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Death of Mary Oliver

“Beaks & Bones” was written in memory of beloved Nature poet Mary Oliver.

January 18, 2019 Books, Literary, Nature, News, Women

John McCain’s Death

“A Nation Grieves” is a collage of written and found poetry from eulogies for John McCain.

September 2, 2018 Government, News, Politics, U.S.A.

Summer Wildfires

“Along a Ridge, Smoke” was prompted by this summer’s record heat and tragic wildfires in Western States.

August 1, 2018 Environment, Natural Disasters, News, Tragedies, Weather

Cave Rescue in Thailand

Anne McCrady’s poem “No Sure Things” considers the heroic cave rescue of young boys in Thailand as a metaphor for the political state of affairs in the United States.

July 10, 2018 Children, Heroes & Sheroes, News

New Year’s Eve 2017

“December 31st, 11 PM” reflects on the waning holiday spirit and the coming New Year.

December 29, 2017 Culture, News, Peace, Politics

Devastation in Puerto Rico

“What Used to Be” is written in the voice of a Puerto Rican, isolated by Hurricane Maria.

October 5, 2017 Environment, News, Politics, Tragedies, Weather

U.S. Healthcare Policy

“Health. Care. Well. Being.” considers American moral health in light of the current U.S. healthcare bill.

June 22, 2017 Culture, Elders, Government, News, Politics, Social Justice, U.S.A., Women

Constitutional Crisis

“Writing in the Time of Trump” expresses the role of writers and poets during socio-political controversies.

May 18, 2017 Corruption, Government, News, Politics, U.S.A.

Syrian Gas Attack

“I Can’t Even Talk About It” expresses the world’s anguish about Assad’s brutal use of chemical warfare in Syria.

April 5, 2017 Children, Conflict, Global News, News, Politics, Violence

U.S. Travel Ban

“Semester Break” considers the plight of an international student because of President Trump’s travel ban.

February 3, 2017 Global News, News, Politics, U.S.A.

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