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A Poem by Marge Piercy on Her Birthday
Marge Piercy was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 31, 1936. Her working-class parents were Jewish, and they lived in a predominatly black neighborhood, where the Great Depression hit hard. She became the first in her family to go to … Continue reading
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The Sun Came Out to Play
by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor “I believe in liberty for all men: the space to stretch their arms and their souls, the right to breathe and the right to vote, the freedom to choose their friends, enjoy the sunshine, and ride … Continue reading
A Poem by Ada Limón on Her Birthday
Ada Limón born March 28, 1976, is an American poet of Mexican America heritage, a magazine contributor, and an educator. Her 2015 poetry collection, Bright Dead Things, was a finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry, and in 2018, her … Continue reading
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A Poem for Tolkien Reading Day
Today is Tolkien Reading Day, started by the Tolkien Society in 2003. It is held annually on March 25, the day of the downfall of Sauron. In addition to writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and related books like The … Continue reading
Another Poem by Billy Collins
NOTE: Irene Fowler is involved in a big celebration of her mother’s birthday this week, but will back with us next week. In the meantime, to read “Life Expectancy” by Billy Collins click:
A Poem by Billy Collins on His Birthday
Billy Collins was born on March 22, 1941, dubbed “the most popular poet in America” by Bruce Weber in the New York Times, was a two-term U.S. Poet Laureate (2001-2003), and has published many poetry collections, including Questions About Angels; The Art of … Continue reading
TCS: Dragon-Seekers, Bent on Impossible Rescues
Good Morning! _____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment. _____________________________ “…Writing is … Continue reading
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China’s Steel Wall
by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor “China’s leader Xi Jinping on Monday vowed to bolster national security and build the military into a “great wall of steel,” in the first speech of his precedent-breaking third term as president. Speaking at the closing … Continue reading
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Jerusalem by Naomi Shihab Nye
Naomi Shihab Nye was born in 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri, to a Palestinian father and an American mother; poet, songwriter, children’s author, novelist, and editor. In 1966, when she was 14, her family moved to the West Bank because … Continue reading
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