Tag: militant
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Aspirin
The poem explores the juxtaposition of professional wrestlers and boxers, highlighting their vulnerabilities and fears, particularly the fear of death. Despite their tough exterior, they are portrayed as children wrestling with their fears, engaging in violent competition as a means to confront and suppress these deep-seated anxieties.
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Loving the Helplessness
This poignant message encourages embracing love and vulnerability instead of resisting life’s challenges. It highlights how societal pressures to control can lead to suffering and disconnect, filling various spaces with pain. Rather than fearing helplessness, the piece advocates for acceptance and connection, fostering a more compassionate approach to existence.
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In Honor of Gramma
In the 2023-2024 US school year, over 10,000 book bans impacted more than 4,000 titles, with Florida and Iowa seeing the highest rates. Reading shapes critical thinking and empathy. The narrative reflects on personal experiences, particularly an elderly grandmother whose late-life reading challenged her past views, illustrating the complex relationship between environment and learning.
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