In Our Name - Curtin, Curt G.
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Embark on a perilous journey through this raw collection of poetry that explores violence, human suffering and the predatory forces of nature. Each poem confronts the reader with an example from history or the writer's own experience, daring the reader to rationalize these as the will of a good and just god. The poems sadly ring as true today as the events documented from recent and ancient history. Sometimes difficult and painful to read, the poems still offer hope for humanity-inviting readers not to turn away from life's harsh realities but to bear witness, become "compassionately wise," and "set aside our ancient retributions."…mehr

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Embark on a perilous journey through this raw collection of poetry that explores violence, human suffering and the predatory forces of nature. Each poem confronts the reader with an example from history or the writer's own experience, daring the reader to rationalize these as the will of a good and just god. The poems sadly ring as true today as the events documented from recent and ancient history. Sometimes difficult and painful to read, the poems still offer hope for humanity-inviting readers not to turn away from life's harsh realities but to bear witness, become "compassionately wise," and "set aside our ancient retributions."
Autorenporträt
Curt Curtin is a lifelong poet with five previous full-length poetry collections, three chapbooks, and many individual poems published in anthologies and journals. He has twice been nominated for a Pulitzer prize. In 2010 Curt received the first Frank O'Hara Poetry award from the Worcester County Poetry Association, and in 2019 he won second place in the annual contest of the Connecticut Poetry Society. In 2023 he won grants from both the Worcester Arts Council and the Mass Cultural Council to support his work. Curt taught college English and creative writing for 20 years at Westfield State College, MA, following several years teaching younger students. He has been a featured reader in many poetry venues in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and twice in Ireland. More about his poetry can be found at www.curtcurtinpoet.com.