Welcome to Poetry Friday. This week the talented poet Matt Esenwine is hosting HERE. I can’t wait to read his new anthology, A Universe of Rainbows! Congratulations! The cover is gorgeous!
I am so impressed by the poetry projects that so many are doing this month! I love the Progressive Poem and am waiting for my turn. I am also soaking up the ideas I learn from Poetry Friday poets. Thank you all.
What a great poster! Yes! I want to live in a shared world. For me there is no alternative. If we want to live in a shared world, we have to speak up!
This week I wrote a Cherita.
What is a Cherita? It is a poetry form described HERE. A cherita has three stanzas and it tells a story.
CHANGE IN AMERICA
Good change comes slowly,
inspired by the will
of the people. But keep watch!
If change is sudden and requires flashlights
on Friday night, in dark buildings,
suspect thieves.
© Janice Scully 2025
There are signs that America is waking up. I hope so. I will take pictures at the demonstrations on Saturday in Syracuse. Thank you Matt for hosting.
Indeed, there’s good change, and then there’s – whatever we’re dealing with. Thanks for sharing!
I’m glad you are writing and sharing about this important topic. Your last stanza is a powerful and chilling metaphor.
And thank you for introducing me to both the cherita, which I look forward to trying, and this year’s National Poetry Month poster–what a beautiful, timely message.
We are having peaceful protests here on Saturday, too. I’m feeling pretty down and helpless about the thieves.
Your cherita makes a powerful statement. Like you, I hope good change is coming soon.