A Series of Laments by Julie Clark: #2 – Two Small Coins
I am writing a series of laments. As a white evangelical Christian, I did not learn to lament in my religious or cultural background. This…
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Examining White Privilege – Clear Eye; Blind Spot – An Essay by Julie Clark
I recently had an appointment with an eye doctor. I have sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease. My pulmonologist asked me to get my eyes checked,…
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A Series of Laments by Julie Clark: #1 Grieving Violence in Our Land
I am writing a series of laments. As a white evangelical Christian, I did not learn to lament in my religious or cultural background. This…
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Central Asian Transitions
My family began our sojourn in Central Asia in 1985. We were three then: my husband, my almost 2-year-old son and I. English teachers…
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When We Open Our Hands: Strangers, Foreigners, Refugees – A Poem by Julie Clark
Fertile Ground / No Place For Hate – A Poem by Julie Clark
What is this fertile ground Where hoods are removed And torches lit? Where these actions and words Of violence and hate Reverberate across the…
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I am lost I am lonely I am scared – A Poem by Julie Clark
On a Day Like Today – A Poem by Julie Clark
On a day like today When the sun comes out After months of hiding Behind low clouds and Sheets of rain You could believe…
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Let the Muslim Women Speak #muslimwomansday – March 27, 2017
I could tell you many stories of the Muslim women I know. I could tell of their compassion, kindness and hospitality, of hard work,…
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Not Brave Enough Yet – Reflections by Julie Clark
Yesterday, I was hit by a cloud of grief that soaked me as I watched Barack and Michelle Obama wave goodbye. I could only…
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Winter’s Hold – A Poem by Julie Clark
Winter’s hold Is deep Suggesting it Will not let go This time The ice will never thaw Life will always be hard Hope is…
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Resolutions – A Poem by Julie Clark
Some are about losing (Weight or bad habits) Some are about gaining (Wealth or a spouse) All about changes to make in the year…
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