“Broken” is a response to the inhumane conditions in Gaza, which bring poet Anne McCrady to tears.
Poetry
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.
Anne McCrady’s poem, “The Torch,” honors the many athletes competing in the Paris Olympics and the tradition of the Olympic Torch.
“UnNatural Disasters” offers an apology and conviction for causing Climate Change.
“Beaks & Bones” was written in memory of beloved Nature poet Mary Oliver.
“A Nation Grieves” is a collage of written and found poetry from eulogies for John McCain.
“Along a Ridge, Smoke” was prompted by this summer’s record heat and tragic wildfires in Western States.
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.
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