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Sue Ann Gleason's avatar

It is so difficult to articulate the horror of this travesty, but you've managed to capture it through the lens of a mama just trying to see that same 'heart' in the sky. ❤️

Mary Roblyn's avatar

Thank you so much for this beautiful tribute. May Renee Nicole Good rest in justice and peace.

Susan P. Epstein's avatar

Your poem touched me very deeply. Thank you so much for sharing it.

Hannah Eve Levy's avatar

Thank you so much for reading, and for your note. Sometimes, poetry is the only way to process the immensity of the violence we are experiencing.

joyce isobel bovee's avatar

i read "poetry is prayer" somewhere on SS

opened my heartmind

Susan P. Epstein's avatar

Yes. Long winded diatribes about what’s going on are hard to digest but when you break it down into a few words that capture the emotion of a mother with young children you’ve nailed it!

Jason O'Toole's avatar

Refaat Alareer, Pablo Neruda, U Sein Win, Peretz Markish, and today in the Twin Cities, Renee Nicole Good - my brother and sister poets assassinated by government agents. UAW/MF!

Jiling Lin, LAc's avatar

🙏 oof. That last line. Thank you so much for sharing your voice.

cress's avatar

Hello!

I read your poem and I decided to use it as an inspiration of my essay!

Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?

Hannah Eve Levy's avatar

you can email me hannah.eve.levy[at]gmail.com

Rain Elizabeth Stickney's avatar

i love this... not that it happened... i love your last line. so meaningful.

Nelly Bryce's avatar

Thank you for writing and sharing this x

Alan Stamm's avatar

You show how a poignant reflection can pack a punch.

Sharon Hom's avatar

Thank you Hannah for writing out of this horrific moment. I’ve been in a silencing rage so very appreciative you not only acted as a poet but also left us with concrete things we can do to support the community♥️💚

Cori Fisher's avatar

Let's all write for Renee together

Maya Stein's avatar

Thank you for this. A million times, thank you.

Anna Dreda's avatar

I read your poem on Facebook and joined the group where I saw it posted to find you. It’s a beautiful poem, really the one that really put me in touch with my own grief as a mother/grand mother. Thank you for sharing it.