poetry
Today in history: “Bread and Roses” for National Poetry Month
April 27, 2015On this date in 1946, James Oppenheim's poem "Bread and Roses" was published in "Industrial Solidarity."
Read moreToday in history for Poetry Month: Shakespeare on Robben Island
April 23, 2015After he became president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela continued to read, to quote and to love William Shakespeare.
Read moreToday in history: An occasional poem for the first night of Passover
April 3, 2015Tonight begins the Jewish festival of Passover, which celebrates the exodus of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt.
Read more“Auschwitz”
February 25, 2015" I pass this on, and for those of you who haven't seen my poetry collection I include a poem I wrote in 1955, after my visit to Auschwitz."
Read moreA lament for Eric Garner
December 16, 2014A poetic response, one among many from around the country, is based on Biblical passages and other religious and philosophical texts.
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