It is tempting to fall into silence when confronted with people whose attitudes and choices are so much different than your own. For example, we know that Richard Spencer and Jason Kessler, leaders of the alt-right movement, are planning to have another rally and march, similar to the one they had at Charlottesville where Heather […]
“The opposite of poverty is not wealth. In too many places, the opposite of poverty is justice.” Bryan Stevenson The world is rife with injustices that call for our attention and there are many social justice initiatives that bring people together to raise awareness, right wrongs, and offer sucor to the torn and weary. PROMOTING SOCIAL […]
“Pithy and powerful, poetry is a popular art form at protests and rallies. From the civil rights and women’s liberation movements to Black Lives Matter, poetry is commanding enough to gather crowds in a city square and compact enough to demand attention on social media. Speaking truth to power remains a crucial role of the poet […]
When I die, bury my body amid a pile of leaves, then go home. Plant clematis vines along fences, fill the rest of your yard with only native flowers that will desire compost— tend them lovingly, as though you had cared for me. —Michael Dickel ©2007 This poem is in the forthcoming collection of Michael […]
“The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference.” Elie Wiesel In 2011, The Bardo Group Beguines (The BeZine and Beguine Again) collected poems and other works […]
…and then a new generation …
Ditto: “like all good art changed me for the better”… yes!
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Yes! 🙂
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Jamie, I thought this an excellent poem. Your use of the sense in the language was beautifully made. >KB
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Thank you, K.
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You are most welcomed. >KB
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Dear Jamie, I think you must have caught me at a tender moment, because this brought tears to my eyes. You know that T shirt that says, “Please God, let me be the person my dog thinks I am.” I try always to live up to the person my kids think I am, and I think that has made me a better person. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Yes! I feel just the same way. Thanks for saying so here, Naomi.
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Jamie, happy Mother’s Day. I’ve been reflecting on how all of life, all our beliefs have a metaphoric quality. I’m back in the blogging saddle!
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Hi, Victoria! I’m glad to hear you’re back at it again and hope all the stresses are winding down. Be well … Am looking forward to Writers’ First Wednesday and the photo you did for this event is memorable. Still enjoying it in my mind.
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“Truth as his dermis” What a wonderful description, Jamie.
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I’m glad you liked it, Kate. Hope all is well with you. 🙂
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A perfect poem to start this new day.
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Am glad, Charlie. Thanks!
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Jamie, my children, biological and step, have dramatically changed me for the better.
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Thank you for saying so, Michael, and thanks for taking the time to visit and read. I hope you are doing better.
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Like all good art. Beautiful metaphor.
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Thank you! Enjoyed my visit to your blog.
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I am honored thank you.
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