Poetry is Essential Human Expression

BY SUZIE WELLS

“I’ll tell you a secret: We don’t read and write poetry because it’s pretty. We read and write poetry because we belong to the human race, and the human race is lled with passion. Medicine, Law, Commerce, Engineering – they are noble and necessary races to dignify human life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love are things that keep us alive.”

– John Keating in Dead Poets Society

Icould editorialize at length on the legitimate power of poetry and other creative works to maintain human sanity and worth through the arguably nonsensical world we currently call home. My good friend Christine says, creative writing is “therapy on the cheap – [as it] forces introspection.” I cannot agree more. is world is vastly di erent than any of us remember even weeks, months, de nitely years ago. ings change.

Some folks say nothing is certain besides death and taxes, but I disagree. I say nothing is certain in life except change and uncertainty. We can either choose to accept that certainty and ex with life’s changes or we can dig in our heels, maybe bury our heads in the sand hoping all will go back to “normal” if we can’t see it. Experts of course agree that the latter is unhealthy, so we must try to be exible as the tides come and go.

Part of human experience is loss, and by loss I mean more than the death of family, friends, and treasured pets, but even loss of a job, the ability to perform a hobby or activity we were used to, our typical schedules or traditions as kids change schools and activities and family time morphs, even loss of a treasured season, etc. We face changes, transitions, “losses,” more regularly than we probably notice. Most of the time, we ex with these transitions without much stress, but sometimes we need a little help.

We may seek solace from our fellow humans, bonding with those treasured friends and family who help us maintain our sanity through life’s seasons. We might seek professional help from fellow humans who happen to be professionally trained to help others such as ourselves through the tough times.

For those of you who are not writers yourselves or who are not teachers who focus English Language Arts curricula on poetry for a few weeks, April is National Poetry Month. Quintessential English teacher, John Keating, played by the immortal Robin Williams in the 1989 Dead Poets Society, encourages his students to truly appreciate poetry’s role in humanity. I relate every time I see this movie, and I beamed when my middle daughter enjoyed the lm a er months of begging for it on family movie nights.

In addition to writing and publishing my own poetry, I teach English at MCC, and every time I incorporate poetry in my curriculum, I rst o en help students connect music lyrics with poetry (because they o en come to my class jaded against nitpicky gradeschool analysis of classics with little relevance to today’s youth). I stress the di erence (and similarities) between old school methods of picking apart an obscure poetic piece and modern analytic methods. We analyze that each individual has their own perspectives and poets express ideas in their own unique ways. is month, I’ve been interviewing an array of Rochester area poets and am so excited to share their thoughts and inspirations with you. Come on our journey through the variations and pure awesomeness that is poetry around Rochester. is month, check out an open mic night or featured reading around town. When we think of supporting local, we o en think of supporting the brick and mortar mom and pop stores selling a wide range of products, but small bookstores and the humble local authors sharing their creative works o en go unnoticed. Over the years, I’ve read at a variety of co ee shops and bookstores around the Rochester area and highly recommend the incredible people at such places who help upli local writers and their creative works. We may not all be Amanda Gormans, but we have our own stories to share with the world. Let’s take a moment and listen to each other’s stories. is April, during National Poetry Month, check out the small co ee shops such as Equal Grounds, Boulder Co ee, Dali Java, and the small bookstores such as Before Your Quiet Eyes, Greenwood Books, Books ETC., Li Bridge Books, and Small World Books that host readings for these fabulous local authors. Support the local business owners and the writers whose creative e orts make the world a bit brighter for all of us. And hey, you may just nd inspiration to write your own stories.

It is simply incredible. at’s what makes poetry e ective. It can be light and u y, what some may call “pretty,” but it may also be dark, jagged, and otherwise quite ugly to some readers’ eyes. Regardless, poetry is genuine human expression. It’s a human being dealing with the ugly of the world, making sense of it for themselves, and sharing that expression with the world in a way more creative than just prosaic journaling.

I love that Amanda Gorman, a young, enlightened twentysomething, brought poetry to the mainstream American scene with her presidential inauguration piece (and has arguably exploded since). Poetry is incredibly powerful. It inspires and incites, it calms and reassures, it brings people together and tears people apart, it brightens darkness and tempers mania, all in the same lines, and always with authenticity sometimes lacking in other modes of human expression. We all express our selves through language, and poetry’s idiosyncrasies allow expression in ways other modes do not or cannot.

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Puzzle Answers This Week

10” AIR MATTRESS - Fits adjustable twin bed. Mattress LEAKS, needs repair. 585-434-1121, leave message please. Thank you.

AMPICO PLAYER PIANO and a LOWREY CITATION HOME THEATER ORGAN

You move: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

HP 950XL high yield INKJET CARTRIDGE: mbcq@rochester.rr.com

100-150 JUNK TIRES. You pick up: 716-425-7671

ADULT DIAPERS, size XL. Still in package: 585-236-0426

Beautiful SPINET PIANO with BENCH. Double-tuned 2019. Picture upon request: Bob8lin13@yahoo.com

KIMBALL UPRIGHT PIANO, just tuned in November. It is not being used. We want to find someone who will enjoy it: 585-356-2927

MARTHA STEWART LIVING MAGAZINES 1999-2020. Very good condition. 585-599-3543

2 CAR SEATS, great for grandparents or sitter, one converts to booster. Were registered - so no recalls! terrybennett1973@yahoo.com

INDOOR RECUMBENT BIKE. Excellent for recovery from knee replacement or lesser knee surgery. Leave text or message: 585-697-4671

UPRIGHT PIANO. Great condition, moving and must find a home for it. You must pick up and move yourself: 585-362-9575

OTTOMAN, navy blue print. Excellent condition. Pittsford area. You pick up: jul217@rochester.rr.com

UPRIGHT PIANO. Needs love. Free. Located on the second floor. Text: 585-236-6995

New HP BLACK INKJET CARTRIDGE #62. New BROTHER INKJET CARTRIDGE #LC3033BK. tjpr@yahoo.com

LIFE MAGAZINES from 1989-2000. Not all years complete. Good to very good condition. Prefer non-profit organization for donation. Lima: SRWL22@aol.com

FIREWOOD. Cottonwood tree, felled and already cut in sections. Easy access, you pick up: 585-230-3011

Two large boxes of AVON BOTTLES. You pick up or can meet: 315-331-9391

LYON & HEALY BABY GRAND PIANO. You move: 585-323-1762 (lv. msg)

MEDICAL - PICC/central line dressing change kits, caps, extra Tegaderm, saline flushes, Foley insertion trays, night/leg bags, irrigation trays: P.FRIED91@GMAIL.COM

SOCKS, fair to good condition, others can be used for crafts: 585-236-0426

TREADMILL, suitable for walking, not running on. Works. You pick up: lorali58isdone@gmail.com

Older CPAP MACHINE, works well: lorali58isdone@gmail.com

SLEEPER SOFA, good condition and a SOFA, good condition but has some stains. Bloomfield: 585-747-5521

COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK TRADING PINS and DISPLAY BOOK for granddaughter who will play in one tournament this summer: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

BOX TRAILER: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

Used DOUBLE-PANED WINDOWS. Any size: 814-397-1432

TREADMILL, at least medium size, that goes at least two miles per hour please: 585-697-4489

2 used KITCHEN CUPBOARDS, 30”H x 12”W or similar: dotschlag@yahoo.com

PUSH SELF-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER. Call or text: 585-498-6013

METAL FENCE POST. Thanks: 585-861-0181

KEYBOARD with weighted keys, PIANO MUSIC (classical preferred) and a small COMPUTER DESK: 585-346-7022

70s-80s ROCK RECORDS, CASSETTES, and 8-TRACK TAPES for personal collection. I won’t sell them like others: gzintel1967@gmail.com

SEWING MACHINE for new sewer and a WASHER & DRYER in LeRoy: 585-820-3948

SHED, I will take down and a UTILITY TRAILER. Thank you: 585-447-0201

Long length STEEL RETAIL CLOTHING RACK w/wheels: 585-490-6808

Old 7” REEL-TO-REEL AUDIO TAPE RECORDER to listen to a 60-year-old family recording I found: 607-936-3137

STORAGE BINS w/LIDS and one PICNIC BENCH: 585-748-8531

CLAY POTS (broken pieces too) Thank you. email: amdobb@rochester.rr.com

HAY BALE FORK with handle or a PITCHFORK. Thank you. amdobb@rochester.rr.com

INTERNATIONAL STAMPS (no Canada) for grandson’s inherited stamp collection: 585-334-6134

Older versions of PLASTIC CANDY MOLDS. No more than 30-mile radius from Cohocton, Wayland, Springwater or Bath area: 585-447-0087, leave message

Small, 1.5 or 2 cup, FOOD PROCESSOR. No more than 30-mile radius from Cohocton, Wayland, Springwater or Bath area: 585-447-0087, leave message

BOX SPRING for twin bed: 585-657-5451

Gently used WHITE WEDDING GOWN, size large (12?). Preferably with short or long sleeves: 585-346-9777

Old, abandoned CANOES and KAYAKS in need of repair for parts: jerrywilsen99@gmail.com

ELECTRONICS & PARTS for electronic organs: 585-323-1762 (lv. msg)

Boy Scout requests VINTAGE ARCHERY RECURVE BOWS/ARROWS/ACCESSORIES for Parts/Repairs: Text 585-794-0448 or Email mintshape@netacc.net

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Bristol Library

6750 County Rd. #32, Bristol 585-229-5862

BristolLibraryDirector@owwl.org, thebristollibrary.com

Hours: M, W, & Th 3-7pm; Tu & Sat. 10am-2pm

Gorham Free Library

2664 Main St., Gorham 585-526-6655

Naples Library

118 S. Main St., Naples (585) 374-2757

Hours: M,W,F 10am-6pm; T, Th 10am-8pm; Sat. 10am-2pm

Honeoye Public Library

8708 Main St., Honeoye 585-229-5020 • Hrs: M. 12-6pm, T. 2-8pm, W. 10am-2pm, Th. 2-8pm, Sat. 9am-1pm, Closed Fri. & Sun.

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89 S. Main St., Manchester

Hours: Sun. & Mon. Closed, Tues. & Wed. 11am-8pm, Th. & Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-2pm

Wood Library

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Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 10am-5pm

Bloomfield

TheBloomfieldGardenClub will meet atVeteransParkonApril20th at11:30am.TherewillbeaGardeningFitnessProgrampresented byMarleneMoran.Allarewelcome toattend.Refreshmentswillbe provided.

Canandaigua

GoodFridayComfortDinner-

The CanandaiguaElksLodge #1844,19NiagaraStreet,willhold atake-outonlyPankoBreadedFish FryDinner,toincludepotato,coleslaw,salad,rollanddessertfor $12,onFriday,April7th.Pleasecall thedayoftake-outonlyfromNoon to2:00pmtoplaceyourorderand scheduleapick-uptimebetween 5:30-7:00pm.NOvoicemailorders willbeaccepted,soifthenumbers arebusy,pleasekeeptrying (585)944-9775or(585)490-4366. AllproceedstobenefittheLightHill ComfortCareHome.

GleanersCommunityKitchen has re-openedandisnowservinga free,hotmealeveryday,MondayFriday,atnoon.Doorsopenat11 am.GleanersislocatedinthebasementofSt.John’sEpiscopal Church,183N.MainSt., Canandaigua.http://www. GleanersKitchen.org

AloquinFlintUMCChickenand Biscuit Dinner -AloquinFlint UMC,2760StateRoute5and20, Stanley.EnjoyadeliciousChicken andBiscuitDinner,vegetablesand dessertsonSaturday,April15, 2023from4:15pmtilsoldout. Adults$12.50,childrenunder10 $6.00.Drivethruonly.Exact changeappreciated.

CalledtoCare,Canandaigua Chicken BBQ -April22ndfrom 11am-3pmatKing’sCatering, 4031Routes5&20East, Canandaigua.Mealsat$15will includehalfchicken,saltpotatoes, macaronisalad,androll.Proceeds willbenefitCalledtoCare, Canandaiguaanditsmissionto welcomeandresettlerefugeesin Canandaigua.

Every spring is the only spring — a perpetual astonishment.

~ Ellis Peters

ChinaRising:ANewMultipolar World Order- In1972,President RichardNixon’svisittoBeijing markedtheendofChina’sglobal isolationanditsreturntotheworld scene.WhatdoesChina’sriseinto globalleadershipmeantothe UnitedStates?Howshouldweengagewithand/ordefendagainst China’sexpandingeconomic, political,militarypower?InextendeddiscussionwithMichael Winship,foreignpolicyexpertMichaelO’HanlonwillhelpusunderstandtheimplicationsChina’srise toglobalprominenceishavingon ournationalsecuritytoday.And tomorrow.HeldApril23,45:30pm,FortHillPerformingArts Center,20FortHillAve., Canandaigua.Cost:$25.https:// gmeforum.org/talks/china-rising/

PastelPaintingWorkshop: Working FromPhotos withMary Padgette,PSA-TheOntario CountyArtsCouncilannouncesa pastelpaintingworkshopwithrenownedartistandworkshop instructor,MaryPadgett,PSA.For allskilllevels.Friday,June2nd, 1-5pmandSaturday,June3,105pm,WestLakeRoadSchool House,3660Co.Rd16, Canandaigua.Workshopis$250 forOntarioCountyArtsCouncil membersand$300fornonmembers,refundableuptoten dayspriortotheevent.Register on-line-ocarts.org.Moreinformationandamaterialslistare availablethroughtheArtsCouncil website,orbycontactingworkshop chairmanNealH.Allenat nallenfap@gmail.com.Mary’sartist statementandbio:https://www. marypadgett.com/.

Farmington

FingerLakesCelticFestival- Presented byFingerLakesCelticSociety.Saturday,May20,9:30am7pm.Newlocation:LincolnHill Farms,3792NY247,Canandaigua. BecomeCelticfortheday(ifyou’re notalready)andenjoyafundayof allthingsCeltic.Eventsinclude: HighlandHeavyGames,BagPiping competition,DanceExhibitions, CelticMusic,Demonstrations,A largeGatheringofScottishClans, Historical&HeritageSocieties,Artisans,KidsActivities,andsomuch more!Admissionfee:Adults$15, Age6-16$13,OverAge62$13 andAge5&underFree.Tickets onlineatwww.lincolnhillsfarm.org. Nopetsplease.ParkingisFree. HeldRainorShine.https://www. facebook.com/Fingerlakesceltic

Hemlock

VeteranPlus1-Photography Group: Do youliketakingpictures?Veteransplus1cancome joinusandlearnthebasicsof photographyfromalocalprofessionalphotographer.Wednesday,April12,10-12noon.Wewill meetatLittleLakesCommunity Centerfrom10am-12pm,bringa camera,phoneornotebook.We hopetoseeyouthere!Pleasebe awarethatforsomeindividualsour emailshavebeengoingtotheir SPAM/Junkbox.Ifyoudonotsee aresponsefromus,checkyour SPAM/Junkinboxorcontactusvia phoneandletusknow.

RollerSkatingParty! Roller SkatingisbackattheLittleLakes CommunityCenter,4705S.Main St.Hemlock,andwearesoexcited. ComeskatewithusonApril22nd from6:00-8:00PMasweenjoyour loveforskating.Thisisafamily eventandallchildrenunderthe ageoftenmustbeaccompaniedby anadult.Thepricetoattendis $7.50ppandthatincludesadmissionandrentals.Youcannotuse yourownskates.Therewillalsobe snacksandbeveragesavailableto purchase.Hopetoseeyouthere.

Honeoye

Tour-HerschellCarrouselFactory Museum:Guidedtouron April14thoftheHerschellCarrouselFactoryMuseuminnorth Tonawanda,NY.ThemuseumcontainsinformationaboutWurlitzer musicandacarouselfrom1916 guestscanride.Lunchwillbeat Pane’sItalianRestaurant,wewill stopatAtticToBasementRepeats Shoponthewayhome.Cost $13.00pp,lunchonyourown.Registeronlineatwww.littlelakesny. orgorinpersonatLittleLakes CommunityCenter,4705MainSt., Hemlock.

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AmericanLegionBreakfast - Join usSundayApril16th8:00-11:00. Frenchtoast,pancakes,homefries, eggs,sausage,toast,orangejuice, coffeeetc...Sitdownandget servedbytheAmericanLegion Auxiliary.Comeenjoyadelicious breakfastwithyourfamilyand ours!Cost$8perperson,kids under5eatfree.Honeoye-Hemlock AmericanLegionPost1278,4931 CoRd31Honeoye.Thiseventis opentothepublic.Seeyouthere!

Honeoye Falls

WhoCanHeBe? David Rolfe returnstothesubjectoftheShroud ofTurin,calledthegreatestrelicof ChristendombyPopeJohnPaulII. Thefilmrevealsevidencethat strengthensthevalidityofthecase fortheauthenticityoftheShroud. Lightrefreshmentsprovidedfollowingtheevent.Giftssuchasbooks, prints,bannersandlenticularimageswillbeavailable.HeldApril 23,2pmatSt.PauloftheCross Church,31MonroeSt.,Honeoye Falls.http://www. saintagnespaulrose.org

ChickenBBQ- Join ScoutsBSA Troop410HoneoyeFallsandthe HoneoyeFallsFireDepartmentfora CHICKENBBQonSUNDAY,APRIL 16TH,11AM-3PMoruntilsoldout! HeldattheHoneoyeFallsFire DepartmentTrainingGrounds,321 MonroeStreet,HoneoyeFalls.Drive thruoreatthere!Includes 1⁄2 chicken,saltpotatoes,bakedbeans androll.Only$15perticketor$16 onlineathttps://hffire.square.site. Troop410scoutswillbeoutselling ticketssobeonthelookoutfor them.Pre-purchasingticketsis stronglyencouraged.Proceedsto benefitboththeScoutsBSATroop 410andHoneoyeFallsFireDepartment.Wethankyouforyoursupport!

LAKEVILLE

VeteranOnly-SpringBrunch: April 27,11-1pm. Weinviteour Veteranstocomeoutandjoinus foraSpringBrunchatLeisure’s Restaurant&EventCenterin Lakeville.RSVPisrequiredandcan besubmittedbyvisitingourwebsiteandclickingontheeventlink. RSVPsalsoacceptedbycallingor textingmeat585-200-9742or emailingrwolter@vocwny.org.This isaVeteranonlyevent.Spaceis limitedsowatchforouremailto confirmyourattendance.Welook forwardtoseeingyouthere.https:/ /www.livcovets.com

Livonia

Take-outSpaghettiDinner at the UnitedMethodistChurchof Livonia,21SummerSt,Livoniaon Wednesday,April12,4:30-6:00PM (oruntilsoldout).Spaghetti,sauce, meatballs,undressedsalad,and garlicbread.Donationsaccepted.

FingerLakesUFOMeetup - ExploreETs,UFOs&theParanormal. Shareyourexperienceswithlikemindedpeople.GuestSpeakervia Zoom,ChrisDePerno,NYSDirector ofMUFON(MutualUFONetwork) onSaturday,April15:6:00-8:00 pmattheUnitedMethodistChurch ofLivonia(UMCL),21Summers Street,Livonia,NY.$5.00donation toUMCL.RSVPappreciated,but notrequiredto:MaryGraceviatext orcall:585-766-9318.www. giftsofgraceministry.org

Rushville

SpringREVIVEYouthRally- Our REVIVE youthralliesareanopportunityformanychurchesto bringtheiryouthtogetherforfun andfellowship!Westartthese eventsoffwithplentyofgames andactivities,followedbydinner andtimedivingintoGod’sWord. Thisissuchagreattimeforarea youthandyouthleaderstoconnect withothersandworshiptogether! JoinusApril16,3pm-7pmatthe LeTourneauChristianCenter,4950 EastLakeRoad,Rushville.Cost: $10.https://letcc.churchcenter. com/registrations/events/1508925

Naples

NativePlantsoftheBristolHills

- How didtheBristolHills’glacial geologyandsoilsintroducecertain nativeplantstothisregion?And howhaveenvironmentalchanges andinvasivespeciesaffectedwhat growshere?Inthethirdofaseries, theregion’sleadingexpertonnativeflora,Dr.BruceGilman,will buildonhis2022lecturesonthe glacialhistoryoftheBristolHills andtheevolutionofoursoilcompositionwiththislatesttalkon nativeplants.HeldApril29,1011:30am,BristolSpringsGrange Hall,6457NewYork64,Naples. SponsoredbytheBristolHills HistoricalSociety.https:// bristolhillshistory.org/events/nativeplants-of-ontario-county

Rushville

EasterSunrise: Come Easter morningtocelebrateandhear moreabouttheresurrectionofJesusChrist,theSonofGod.Our CreatorlovesussomuchandHe desirestohaveapersonalrelationshipwithus.InHisamazinglove andkindnessHehasmadeaway. JoinusApril9that7amtocelebrateourrisenSavior,thenstay andenjoygreatfellowshipanda freebreakfast.Thiseventisfree, however,registrationishelpful. LeTourneauChristianCenterislocatedat4950CountyRoad11, Rushville.https://letcc. churchcenter.com/registrations/ events/1513973

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

“When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.”

-- Harley Davidson

Shortsville

LehighValleyRailroadHistory Program inShortsville: TheLehighValleyRailroadHistoricalSocietywillholdahistoryprogramat thestationmuseumat8EastHigh StreetinShortsvilleSunday,April 16,1-5pm.Museumwillopen1pm andtheprogramwillstart2pm. Thefreeeventisacelebrationof therailroad’shistory.Railroad historianswillgivepresentations. Attendeesarewelcometobring theirownLehighValleyRailroad memorabiliaandmodelstoshare. Giftshopwillbeopen.Coffee, water,andlightrefreshmentsprovidedandattendeesmaybring theirownsnacksandnon-alcoholic beverages.PleaseRSVPbyemailto info@lvrrhs.orgor585-289-9149 beforeApril9.

W. BLOOMFIELD

BreakfastBuffet, Sunday, April 9th,7:30-11:00AMattheLima LegionPost282,2475StateRoute 65,WestBloomfield.$10Adults; $6Ages8-12;7&underFree. Sausagegravy&biscuits,scrambled eggs,homefries,Frenchtoast,sausage,bacon,pastries,fruit,juice& coffee.Takeoutsavailable.Everyonewelcome.

Daughter of light! thy fairy step Steals softly over vale and plain, Andwiththybrightandjoyoussmile, Beauty and life awake again.

~ Mary Ann H. Dodd Shutts (1813–1878), “Spring”

I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. ~ Ruth

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The Similarities Between Passover And Easter

To the casual observer, Passover and Easter may not to seem to have much in common. While the two holidays are celebrated by people of different faiths, they share certain similarities. Both Passover and Easter celebrate fundamental tenets of their respective faiths. For Christians, Easter commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a moment that has shaped the lives of faithful Christians ever since. During Passover, Jews honor a moment in history that helped free slaves from captivity and shape them into the people of Israel. In addition, historians believe that the Passion of Christ, which is the short final period of Jesus’ life, occurred during the observance ofPesach,orPassover.Duringthis time, Jesus went to Jerusalem in response to a mandate to appear at the Temple. It also is believed that the Last Supper described in all four Gospels was likely a Passover seder. Liberation and rebirth also are at the heart of both holidays.

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