“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 […]
June 15, 2018 “Having the right priorities in a wrong world will humble you with a journey that only love can sustain.” Bryant McGill, Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life As I sorted through the sustainability submissions for this issue, I was struck by two things: a preponderance of both love and sadness. […]
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“I Wish for Peacefulness”. Happy New Year, Jamie!
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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thank you, Penny.
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Would that all in the world would consider your proposal.
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A lovely meditation for a sunny Sunday!
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Happy Sunday, Priscilla.
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Beautiful and truly moving… I hope 2016 will be a great year to you. Aquileana 🌟 –
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Thank you, Aquileana, for your thoughtful comment and kind wishes for 2016. I wish you every blessing this year. Warmly, Jamie
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I could feel the quiet stillness as I read this, Jamie…how beautiful.
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Thank you, Gayle. Sunday joy to you.
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You’re welcome, Jamie. Enjoy your week ahead.
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Your words are beautiful.
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Thank you, Kirsty.
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Beautiful verse Jamie
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Thank you, Chas.
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