Gun, America, Healing…

This week’s readings were strongly driven by yet another mass shooting in an American school. A lot of people found solace in poetry, especially through this magnificent poem by Maggie Smith.

Poetry became a way to make sense of a cruel world, then a salve for the wounded heart.

Also the voice of rage, of protest.

Poetry affirmed the light in our lives.

Became a clarion call for hope.

Poetry has been my salvation for a long time. This week, I got to see how it was true for thousands of souls on this planet.

On a totally different note :), I am strongly considering Brad’s suggestion to call my readings, a dulcet anthology.

I hope you enjoy the readings below.