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Monthly Archives: November 2024
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Gilead Guardian
Pete Heseth, Trump’s nominee for Sec. of Defense, is indistinguishable from the guardians in “Handmaid’s Tale.”
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Jesus as the Flame within the Flame
A Malcolm Guite sonnet to celebrate “Christ the King Sunday.” The poet offers other metaphors than “king,” which is fine by me.
Dreams of a Sex Strike
South Korea’s 4B movement, aimed at toxic men, may owe something to Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata,” written 2500 years ago.
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On Dante and Betrayal in Election 2024
While many Americans feel betrayed by their fellow voters following Election 2024, Dante’s vision of betrayal in “Inferno” may not apply.
Clifton Poems for Cancer Sufferers
Clifton knew cancer well and wrote about it eloquently.
Trump’s Orwellian Cabinet Picks
1984 understands Trumpism like few other books.
Returning to a Desecrated Shire
Returning home after 7 weeks abroad feels like Frodo returning home to a devastated Shire.
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After This Is Over–a Prayer
A prayer poem for those who feel they have experienced an apocalyptic moment.
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