“I want to be with people who submerge in the task, who go into the fields to harvest and work in a row and pass the bags along, who are not parlor generals and field deserters but move in a common rhythm when the food must come in or the fire be put out. The work of the world is common as mud. Botched, it smears the hands, crumbles to dust. But the thing worth doing well done has a shape that satisfies, clean and evident.”
Circles on the Water is a suspenseful narrative that delves into the enigmatic and eerie occurrences surrounding bodies of water. The story weaves together elements of folklore and the unexplained, creating a haunting atmosphere that captivates readers. more
Marge Piercy is an American poet born on March 31, 1936. Her poetry extensively covers social and political issues, known for her profound social consciousness and feminist perspective. more
“I believe in the possibility of miracles but, more to the point, I believe in our need for them.”
“Art does not reflect what is seen, rather it makes the hidden visible.”
“But who in war will not have his laugh amid the skulls?”
“In war the first principle is to disobey orders. Any fool can obey orders!”