“Her poems embody the hope that those who sow—or roam—in tears shall come home, and they shall do so with shouts of joy.”
Author: Rachel E. Hicks
On recent ICE operations
“This is a five-alarm fire. These are not the ‘worst of the worst;’ these are innocent children and families who fled the worst wars and persecution imaginable, who were invited by the American people to become Americans under the terms of American law.”
A Note from a Friend
It’s such a joy to hear from my readers about how my poems impact them. Grateful for this recent note from an old friend I haven’t seen in a while.
A Rich Review of My Book – and Pics of My Book Launch!
I’m honored by this attentive and rich review of my book by Victoria Emily Jones for her Art and Theology blog.
A Closed Door
I feel scattered and am grieving today — reeling from yesterday’s news that the Trump administration is capping the number of refugees that will be admitted next year to 7,500 . . .
Podcast interview
In this interview I share about the decade-long journey my book took to completion and what I’ve learned about writing, struggles, and human nature along the way.
Book Launch!
Join me for my in-person book launch party!
OLD BOOKS Part V: Letters from Lake Como, by Romano Guardini
“The world of natural humanity . . . was perishing. I cannot tell you how sad this made me. It was as though we had found something we knew as a precious life and now we were seeing it go under.”
Final manuscript submitted!
“This collection takes the reader on a nomadic journey around the globe and into the more mysterious realms of the heart and spirit.”
Photo love letter to our home
In one week we’ll say goodbye to our beloved house.