Monthly Archives: November 2017

Wounds/abuse 

These “howling shrieks” are to be contemplated as we consider the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25). Here is Recluseangel‘s artful “scream” against the abuse:

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The Art of Vengeance

“Art goes to where words cannot reach.” James Romaine This reminded me something Odysseas Elytis said so long ago (note: “Wanting to be Heard“): The lack of synchronicity between nature and man caused the lack of synchronicity between body and soul. … Continue reading

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On Sacrifice

On Sacrifice, by Kelly Davidson My father was a fighter pilot stationed in Germany during the Cold War. His much older brother, Ken, spent all of WWII as a sailor, clinging to the frozen railing of a Corvette in a … Continue reading

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How we begin to remember

Under African Skies by Paul Simon Joseph’s face was black as night The pale yellow moon shone in his eyes His path was marked By the stars in the Southern Hemisphere And he walked his days Under African Skies This … Continue reading

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