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Poetry for Us — Thirst

  • Posted 05 March 2024
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Poetry

Thirst, by Mary Oliver — Another morning and I wake with thirst for the goodness I do not have. I walkout to the pond…

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Poetry for Children — Furry Bear

  • Posted 06 February 2024
  • By Adrienne Grace
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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;

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Blessing for the Educators of Young Children

  • Posted 06 January 2024
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Poetry

Inspired by a post from Craig Simpson, Andy Mager submitted the poem “Blessing for the Educators of Young Children” by Jack Manno

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Book cover of Reflections of a Peacemaker — A portrait through heartsongs. The cover has colorful balloons and a photo of a young girl with a breathing tube.

Poetry for us — Recipe for Peace

  • Posted 16 July 2023
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Poetry

Peace is possible. Make peace an attitude. Want it. Make peace a habit. Live it. Make peace a reality. Share it. Peace is possible.

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Illustrated book cover of Rita Joe's For the Children, depicting 2 baby birds sitting on a branch

Poetry for us — Indian Residential Schools

  • Posted 02 June 2023
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Poetry

Indian Residential Schools, an excerpt of the book For the Children by Rita Joe (Mi’kmaw elder), discusses sexual and mental abuse

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Poetry for Us — Desolation Wilderness

  • Posted 03 May 2023
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Poetry

Desolation Wilderness, a poem by Irene Linshin. Crossing the raging Upper Falls on Glen Alpine Trail     my son and I balance packs lunch poles

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A single onion flower in a dry field at sunset

Poetry for Us — Gandhi’s Children

  • Posted 05 April 2023
  • By Adrienne Grace
  • Under Poetry

Gandhi’s Children by Irene Lipshin — Opening the morning news, I stare into the face of a mother, cradling a child

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