Writer and teacher George Ella Lyon’s poem Where I’m From confronts the fear- and hate-mongering in the country with a list of his own roots.
Questionnaire
Wendall Barry’s poem “Questionnaire” tackles the tough choices we make surrounding capitalism, patriotism, and globalization.
Poetry for Us — As We Are Together…
As we are together… by Thich Nhat Hanh was read to us by Joyce Daniels at our 2024 annual P.E.A.C.E. retreat held in June.
Poetry for Us — Recipe for Peace
Recipe for Peace by Mattie J.T. Stepanek: Peace is possible. Make peace an attitude. Want it. Make peace a habit. Live it.
Poetry for Us — Wilder Bond Poem
This month’s featured poem is Wilder Bond Poem by Nicolette Sowder, which speaks to the pure acceptance children have of the world
Poetry for Us — Pity the Nation
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;