And Then he drifted about- two nights, two days
---driven
By the surging waves , and heart looked
destruction
straight in the face.
But when the Dawn with her lovely braids brought
the third day into the world
The wind died down and a calm , clear and still,
descended.
- The Odyssey , Homer ( Translated by Daniel Mendelsohn)
The Inspiration :
( In Remembrance of all the children - who have tragically suffered injury and death
because of gun violence, especially those who were supposed to be safe in our schools...
.... and their families)
The Writing:
( There are no real words of understanding or true consolation. )
Canticle: The Unravelling
He said "You have your religion
And I have mine.
I'm praying really hard
And we're running out of time.
You say you're looking ahead
And me deep within,
Neither knowing how to let go
Or where we should begin."
The canons and dogma imprecise
The lines have been drawn
No peace or rest in paradise
Thoughts and prayers and no resolve for 6 more gone....
CODA:
[Did not the teacher chastise those who
place the innocents in harms way?
What is the greatest love one can give another?
Where will the children play? ]
- JF Sobecki
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The Poems and Such:
( Poetry etc Reflections on the inspiration)
The Peace of Wild Things - Wendell Berry ( G. Keillor)
https://youtu.be/hPKRdZ2RBPwThe Music:
