Choosing poetry, choosing hope: asserting the voice of poetry and its transformative power in our lives
On poetry as an act of hope, a way of asserting voice, and a force for transformation in personal and public life.
Written by Barbara Schreiner•6 min read
This essay, originally published on Barbara’s personal blog, explores why poetry matters — not as an escape from the world, but as a way of naming it more truthfully. She writes about the courage required to choose hope, and the role of art and language in sustaining that choice.
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Barbara Schreiner
Founder of Red Thread NPC, Executive Director of the Water Integrity Network, writer, cultural activist, and transformational coach. 30+ years in international water governance and social justice.
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