This month’s featured poem is Pity the Nation by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, which ends on a happy note, “Sweet land of liberty!”
Poetry for Us — Thirst
Thirst, by Mary Oliver — Another morning and I wake with thirst for the goodness I do not have. I walkout to the pond…
Poetry for Children — Furry Bear
Furry Bear by A. A. Milne, a poem for children. If I were a bear, And a big bear too ,I shouldn’t much care If it froze or snew;
Blessing for the Educators of Young Children
Inspired by a post from Craig Simpson, Andy Mager submitted the poem “Blessing for the Educators of Young Children” by Jack Manno
Poetry for us — Recipe for Peace
Peace is possible. Make peace an attitude. Want it. Make peace a habit. Live it. Make peace a reality. Share it. Peace is possible.
Poetry for us — Indian Residential Schools
Indian Residential Schools, an excerpt of the book For the Children by Rita Joe (Mi’kmaw elder), discusses sexual and mental abuse
Poetry for Us — Desolation Wilderness
Desolation Wilderness, a poem by Irene Linshin. Crossing the raging Upper Falls on Glen Alpine Trail my son and I balance packs lunch poles
Poetry for Us — Gandhi’s Children
Gandhi’s Children by Irene Lipshin — Opening the morning news, I stare into the face of a mother, cradling a child