Mar
12
A Pen as Your Weapon
Filed Under Mentor Blog
(posted by a guest blogger)
My friend suggested I peruse the poetry at The Lab. Reading the words of the West 7th Poets (Showcase section) brought to mind the lyrics of country songs I remembered as a kid in the 50s. I have attempted to begin journaling many times and always get stuck on the first sentence. This doesn’t seem to be the case for these youth poets. That their lives are already so difficult saddens me, but that they choose writing over fighting gives me hope for these special young people. Their words are simple, yet they say much. I appreciate the opportunity to read their meaningful poetry and I hope they continue to seek answers using a pen as their weapon.
