"This is poetry for these modern times and the very real issues we face today—racial discrimination, political discord, wealth inequality, mental health, democracy, and more. But as refreshingly as these poems address these problems unflinchingly, they also contain an undercurrent of compassion and kindness. As the book continues, the poems turn inward towards the mystic's heart, reveling in the beloved truth of God's love. In poems like "Life is a Bed of Roses" DiMenna takes on a Rumi-like playfulness. These poems are meant to be held, contemplated, and explored."
Poems for Mystics and Activists
A collection of poetry that holds together the fire of justice and the tenderness of devotion. Written for those who pray and protest, who grieve and still believe — this book is an invitation to live with both fierceness and love.
All of the poems listed below can be found in Marie's book, Fierce Compassion, Deep Devotion — Poems for Mystics and Activists
There's enough love in all our hearts
to heal the world.
The world will be changed
by all the heart we give.
We are building our global village
one day,
one step at a time.
We have heard it said,
"Count your blessings."
Yet when we arrive at a place
Where we recognize
just how splendidly remarkable
life truly is
no blessings shall be counted
for it is then we shall see
that the blessings that surround us
are infinite indeed.