Tag Archives: Self esteem

Hair That Jumps Up and Dances

By Robin Bates | Published: June 21, 2018

Lucille Clifton’s “homage to my hair”lifts up those who have doubts about having kinky hair.

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Poetry that Reclaims Women’s Bodies

By Robin Bates | Published: May 13, 2015

A former student, in her senior project, used feminist poems as the basis for art workshops designed to help women feel better about their bodies.

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A Poem for Those that Feel Unloveable

By Robin Bates | Published: March 31, 2010

I can think of no better poet to move us into Holy Week than George Herbert, a 17th century Anglican rector who wrestled mightily with a sense of his unworthiness. In his poetry, Herbert is determined to be as honest about his doubts as possible.  He is not a facile Christian.  When he believes that […]

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