Hummingbird Weekly Quote. 2024-2025 Edition.
Today, America’s Democracy Stood.
Quote from Kamala Harris, Vice President, USA from her comments today, January 6, 2025. Curated by Sandra Novick.
The Visitor
By Ada Limón
A poem about life, getting older, doing what we do best, waiting, and maybe doing nothing about anything. This is a wonderful poem by Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States.
The Decision
By Jane Hirshfield
About making and then living with important decisions. On this last Sunday prior to the upcoming election(s), Jane Hirshfield in her poem, The Decision, provides perspective. Indeed we are at an important juncture for our times and for our future.
The Decision
By Jane Hirshfield
About making and then living with important decisions. On this last Sunday prior to the upcoming election(s), Jane Hirshfield in her poem, The Decision, provides perspective. Indeed we are at an important juncture for our times and for our future.
An Ode We Owe
By Amanda Gorman
This beautiful poem, written and presented to the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2022 rings true today.
“I only ask that you care before it’s too late,
That you live aware and awake,
That you lead with love in hours of hate.”
Afternoon Reflection. Post 23.
Dear Joe Biden,
“Time and tides waits for no man.” (Chaucer circa 1395) A note from Barry Novick.