Diane, I was in tears as you read the poem. Thank you for voicing what so many of us are feeling. Me? I am appalled by what this president is doing and the scope of it. I believe that it's up to us, the people, to turn this abomination around. In the meantime, I'll hug my dog, too. Thank you for ending the poem and your thoughts with Bella who made me smile.
Diane, you ARE a treasure. Your voice is my favorite to listen to. Every word you have ever spoken publicly are jewels that touch my heart completely. That is some poem, whew! I will listen to you read, it again and again.
Thank you for sharing and big thank you for expressing what the love for and from your fur-baby, Bella, means to you. Same here…cat version. Animals are the best people we can ever hope to be.
Wow! That was a moving and stark poem and a powerful, heartfelt message from you, Diane. Aside from my dogs and my loved ones, listening to you gives me great comfort. As I was watching you tonight, I was thinking that you never stop trying to make the world better. I put you in the same category as Jane Goodall and Jane Fonda and Bishop Budde. Here on Long Island, we have the brave and effective environmentalist, Adrienne Esposito, who, like you, is never afraid to speak truth to power. I know there are so many others who are standing up and speaking out, fighting this horrible regime, but these are the people who come to mind when I think about you, Diane. You all say with great honesty, great love of the authentic American ideal, great love for our world, what so many others are afraid to say. Thank you so much.
The poem reminded me of my reaction watching a ghastly video today of a little girl who escaped a burning school in Gaza, bombed by a US made missile. I screamed, then I cried. The cruelty of the world is unbearable, and that we--our country--is only making it worse. Poetry is something I go to too, and find comfort in hearing you read Berry's apt poem and in your speaking so directly to us. And I do miss my little Gracie, a rescue dog who passed away in March.
Thank you, Diane, for the depth and honesty you continue to bring to us. I am grateful for Wendell Berry's poem which may be read to everyone for best impact. How do we reach the deepest consciousness of those who could easily complete the questionnaire to restore their moral compass? Thank you for your humanity, Diane!! I am praying for you.
My cats have passed away, but I have a stuffed teddy bear.That is the softest fabric and he is wonderful to squeeze and hold on to at night in bed.And I can tell him all of my fears and anxieties. He came with a name and his name is Bentley. Bentley the bear.
Thank you! I am going to our Pride parade & festival tomorrow for the first time in about 20 years. Am sure I don't need to explain the sudden importance.
I had to put my 21-year old little guy down last October. His first eight years, he was my mom's. He was my last living link to any family. Before he died, I never thought other people's cats and (to my surprise) dogs would fill me with joy, but they do now. I hope you keep sharing Bella!
Oh, Diane, you've voiced thoughts that I've not spoken. Thank you so much for this post! And thank you for hugging Bella and letting us see her. I'm so glad you and she have each other.
Diane, I was in tears as you read the poem. Thank you for voicing what so many of us are feeling. Me? I am appalled by what this president is doing and the scope of it. I believe that it's up to us, the people, to turn this abomination around. In the meantime, I'll hug my dog, too. Thank you for ending the poem and your thoughts with Bella who made me smile.
You are a national treasure.
Diane, you ARE a treasure. Your voice is my favorite to listen to. Every word you have ever spoken publicly are jewels that touch my heart completely. That is some poem, whew! I will listen to you read, it again and again.
Thank you for sharing and big thank you for expressing what the love for and from your fur-baby, Bella, means to you. Same here…cat version. Animals are the best people we can ever hope to be.
Take care, with love and respect.
Wow! That was a moving and stark poem and a powerful, heartfelt message from you, Diane. Aside from my dogs and my loved ones, listening to you gives me great comfort. As I was watching you tonight, I was thinking that you never stop trying to make the world better. I put you in the same category as Jane Goodall and Jane Fonda and Bishop Budde. Here on Long Island, we have the brave and effective environmentalist, Adrienne Esposito, who, like you, is never afraid to speak truth to power. I know there are so many others who are standing up and speaking out, fighting this horrible regime, but these are the people who come to mind when I think about you, Diane. You all say with great honesty, great love of the authentic American ideal, great love for our world, what so many others are afraid to say. Thank you so much.
The poem reminded me of my reaction watching a ghastly video today of a little girl who escaped a burning school in Gaza, bombed by a US made missile. I screamed, then I cried. The cruelty of the world is unbearable, and that we--our country--is only making it worse. Poetry is something I go to too, and find comfort in hearing you read Berry's apt poem and in your speaking so directly to us. And I do miss my little Gracie, a rescue dog who passed away in March.
Thank you, Diane, for the depth and honesty you continue to bring to us. I am grateful for Wendell Berry's poem which may be read to everyone for best impact. How do we reach the deepest consciousness of those who could easily complete the questionnaire to restore their moral compass? Thank you for your humanity, Diane!! I am praying for you.
Thank you so much, Diane. This is what I needed to hear today, not just the marvelous poem, but your closing message.
Thank you Diane. 🥰
My cats have passed away, but I have a stuffed teddy bear.That is the softest fabric and he is wonderful to squeeze and hold on to at night in bed.And I can tell him all of my fears and anxieties. He came with a name and his name is Bentley. Bentley the bear.
Thank you for this ❤️
Thank you! I am going to our Pride parade & festival tomorrow for the first time in about 20 years. Am sure I don't need to explain the sudden importance.
I had to put my 21-year old little guy down last October. His first eight years, he was my mom's. He was my last living link to any family. Before he died, I never thought other people's cats and (to my surprise) dogs would fill me with joy, but they do now. I hope you keep sharing Bella!
I used to listen to Diane daily on NPR and I’ve missed her. So glad to find her again!
Oh, Diane, you've voiced thoughts that I've not spoken. Thank you so much for this post! And thank you for hugging Bella and letting us see her. I'm so glad you and she have each other.
A perfect poem for these terrible times
Susan ‘Rapp’