write a poem that contains at least one kenning. Kennings were metaphorical phrases developed in Nordic sagas. At their simplest, they generally consist of two nouns joined together, which imaginatively […]
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to be whole (a collective poem from detroit center for whole communities gathering)
detroit-based alumni of the center for whole communities programs came together today to dialogue and share awareness practices. one thing we have done is gathered thoughts during the dialogues into […]
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learning to respond to the world as a non-organizer
as usual, so much is happening. in the past couple of weeks the voting rights act was overturned, trayvon martin’s known murderer was released, detroit declared bankruptcy…these are three of […]
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on being a kresge literary arts fellow. :)
i am a kresge literary arts fellow. it’s in the free press, detroit news, and metro times, so it’s real in spite of my ongoing shock. i have a lot […]
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emergence (speech from opening for allied media conference 2013)
emergence is the way complex systems and patterns arise out of a multiplicity of relatively simple interactions. it emphasizes critical connections, authentic relationships, listening with the body and the mind. […]
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juneteenth dreams
i was in a brownstone in brooklyn with this sweet older black couple. he says to me, with this twinkle in his eye, ‘come down and see what i have’. […]
notes from BALLE talk
i spoke today at the annual gathering of the business alliance for local living economies. the theme for this session was changing the story. fran korten facilitated, with gar alperovitz, […]
‘let it cut more deep’
Don’t surrender your loneliness so quickly. Let it cut more deep. Let it ferment and season you as few human or even divine ingredients can. Something missing in my heart […]
the human right to home
recently i have been experiencing the unique joy of home, when my home is in order, has the right amount of things in it and no more, has capacity for […]
still of it
i am still of it this world full of sorrows i trace the lines back from my fingertips to my heart the feelings all start with distinction such unique purpose […]