bird silhouettes flit
through spring thunderstorm darkness
change is in the air
Faced with the current chaos, I'm trying to stay optimistic. Yesterday, my sisters and I made sandwiches for a local homeless shelter. Today, we'll make signs for tomorrow's town hall and protest. Mom and Dad always told us to stick together, which still sounds like good advice.
The sky is brightening already.
I've just heard of two calls for submissions to poetry anthologies that feel timely and relevant. Check the links for deadlines and details:
Live and Let DEI Anthology (no fee). Submit an original poem that makes creative use of the words that the Trump administration is flagging on government websites and research papers. See the list (PDF).
Made in the USA: Poems of Resistance. This anthology aims to capture the spirit of resilience, courage, and hope through powerful poetic expressions that challenge injustice, champion equality, and celebrate the unyielding human spirit in the face of fascism.
Good luck to all who submit!
Jone Rush MacCulloch has today's Poetry Friday Roundup. Enjoy!