Vernal Equinox 2024—Finding Peace Amidst Crisis

     At this point in time there is little I can do to combat the political storm sweeping over what feels like a failing America and an ever more destabilized world.  At times it seems like this is a spring without hope.  But despair is pointless, and so I seek ways to give my mind and heart and soul respite from worry and fear. I’m watching nature slowly transition into spring, like nature has done for millions of years, and I know that above all, nature will survive, even if mankind ceases to exist.  And I’m continuing with plans to publish my latest book which is not in any way reactionary to the current crisis we face, but rather a celebration of lyrical poetry and song.  It is all about how poetry and song can inspire and teach and bring such great joy.  During times of chaos, crisis, fear, and poverty everyone needs moments of joy and inspiration—everyone needs to see and smell and touch the early spring blossom and feel the hope it inspires. Strength comes from the ability to rest between challenges and battles.  Hope comes from finding beauty amidst or between the storms.
            And so bolstered by the hope of nature, which transcends the strife of humanity, I will be strong in mind and body and ready to fight, with words or weapons, for all that is good and right and healthy for all life on Earth. Spring is nature’s revolution, which will always rise again.