on The strength of a friendship was tested when the life of a young black man, Justin Dwyer, was tragically taken by a white police officer. Two childhood best friends, Riley being black and Jen being white, found their bond tested amidst the turmoil. When Jen’s husband, a police officer, found himself entangled in the controversy… Continue Reading A Wish for the World
on Racism is an unfortunate reality in our society today. Despite progress being made in many aspects of our world, the struggle against racism is an ongoing fight, with things such as racial profiling and microaggressions being an ever present issue. The good news is that there are many ways in which we can address this… Continue Reading How racism is present today, and what we can do to combat it.
on Billy-Ray Belcourt’s poem “If Our Bodies Could Rust, We Would Be Falling Apart” delves into profound reflections on the human experience and the complex nature of identity. The title hints at a metaphorical portrayal of the human body and its inherent weakness. Rust, typically associated with decay, erosion, and the passage of time, symbolizes the… Continue Reading How the Symbolic Meaning of Rust Relates to the Human Condition.
on Poetry Seminar Response Response to I Explain A Few Things – Pablo Neruda The ashes, the blasts, The horror, and the screams. The things that were once innocent, Torn apart to everything but, Our family stripped from us, As we gaze towards the light. The never ending loss, The never ending bloodshed. An ounce of… Continue Reading Devastation of War — Beauty of Family