Poetry Archives - P.E.A.C.E.

Poetry for Us — Mother and Son

This month’s poem, Mother and Son, by Langston Hughes, is in Make a Joyful Sound — Poems for Children by African-American poets.

Poetry for Us — Policing the Crisis

Policing the Crisis by Antonia Darder They call it a crisis.As if a mother’s quivering handwas a hurricane.

Poetry for Us — For Alex Jeffrey Pretti

For Alex Jeffrey Pretti, Murdered by I.C.E. January 24, 2026 is by Amanda Gorman expresses both horror and hope around Pretti’s murder.

Poetry for Us — Walking Home from Oak Head Pond

Walking Home from Oak Head Pond, by Mary Oliver, is from her book Thirst, speaks to the peace from the quiet of the outdoors.

Poetry for Us — January 2026

Resolution Blessing By Mattie Stepanek From Reflections of a Peacemaker (2005): Let our breath be gentle wind

To Friendship By Eloise Greenfield It’s time for the party And as we begin Let’s do a sentimental thing Let’s lift our punch To the bunch (that’s us) We’ll say that our friendship is dear and We’ll promise to keep it from year to year And this toast we’ll repeat […]