I am pleased to share a link to a new poem by Abby Murray, who earned her doctorate at Binghamton University and is a former director of the Binghamton Poetry Project: http://www.rattle.com/poem-for-my-daughter-before-the-march-by-abby-e-murray/
Abby now teaches in the Seattle, Washington area and plans to participate in the Women’s March there on Saturday. She wrote this poem for and about her young daughter.
Bonus: If you follow the link, there is an audio of Abby reading the poem, as well as the poem itself and a note about it from Abby.
Congratulations, Abby!
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I already did a Just Jot It January post today, but I’m adding the link and badge here, too, so more people will have the chance to see Abby’s poem: https://lindaghill.com/2017/01/19/jusjojan-daily-prompt-jan-19th17/
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I love the poem and your friend’s courage. Her daughter will remember deep in her body and soul. And she will have this poem to remind her.
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Abby is an amazing young woman poet. She comes from a military family and has done poetry workshops for veterans, but she is the best kind of fierce patriot who knows that everyone has rights and that they must be defended.
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We need more like her.
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She’s a brave woman. I wish her and her daughter safe travels. 🙂
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The Women’s Marches are motivated by care and concern so I’m sure the marchers will be peaceful. The danger is others who want to start trouble. It is worrying that some in Seattle turned to violence on Inauguration Day yesterday. I hope all those who want violence will stay away today.
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Me too.
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The Marches were huge – and peaceful, at least as far as I have heard. We have our work cut out for us, but we are ready to try our best.
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