This is devastatingly sublime and profoundly symbolic of our attempts to make sense of the senseless. I wish there were no occasion for you to write this, but there is, and you offer something that we all will need.
Perfect poem for the horrible and senseless loss of lives that have been happening, again. I like your repetition of “broken”. I agree on the lines of “Blowin’ in the Wind” coming to mind. Our youngest daughter will be doing her student teaching in Buffalo, NY where a recent 18-year-old shooter shot many people in a grocery store. Luckily, our daughter won’t be living or teaching anywhere near that area. However, it makes me think no one is really save no matter where they are. So Sad.
I think the words “heartbroken” and “senseless” are the ones most echoed in the wake of Uvalde. It’s hard to express the depth of horror and sadness. Things must change…and thank you always for your words, Gail.
How simply and starkly beautiful and perfectly on point. Fran, you inspire me and comfort and make me see possibilities even in the word, ‘heartbroken.’ Thank you.
Thank you, Fran, for your small poem that says so much, especially the lines: Uvalde /valued. #StopGunViolence is a plea that needs massive support. May we all stand together to make needed change.
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This is devastatingly sublime and profoundly symbolic of our attempts to make sense of the senseless. I wish there were no occasion for you to write this, but there is, and you offer something that we all will need.
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Thank you, Paul. There are almost no more words left to express the sorrow. Lines of Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” come to mind:
How many times can a man turn his head
And pretend that he just doesn’t see?
How many deaths will it take ’til he knows
That too many people have died?
Children…
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Perfect poem for the horrible and senseless loss of lives that have been happening, again. I like your repetition of “broken”. I agree on the lines of “Blowin’ in the Wind” coming to mind. Our youngest daughter will be doing her student teaching in Buffalo, NY where a recent 18-year-old shooter shot many people in a grocery store. Luckily, our daughter won’t be living or teaching anywhere near that area. However, it makes me think no one is really save no matter where they are. So Sad.
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I think the words “heartbroken” and “senseless” are the ones most echoed in the wake of Uvalde. It’s hard to express the depth of horror and sadness. Things must change…and thank you always for your words, Gail.
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I read this last night and it has stuck with me. So heartbroken. ❤️
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I struggled for words – thank you, Jessica.
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Simply and powerfully put.
Thank you, Fran.
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Thank you, dear Joanne,
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How simply and starkly beautiful and perfectly on point. Fran, you inspire me and comfort and make me see possibilities even in the word, ‘heartbroken.’ Thank you.
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I always find your words inspiring as well, Linda… we are all in the same broken heartspace today. So grateful for you and your poet-courage.
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You’ve given us just the right words. Thank you. xo
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Thank you, Fran, for your small poem that says so much, especially the lines: Uvalde /valued. #StopGunViolence is a plea that needs massive support. May we all stand together to make needed change.
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Uvalde… valued.
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Thank you for just the right words, Fran. You are valued, too.
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I’m grateful for finding your words — mine are lost somewhere.
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