Jeanne Moore
Is a dancer of the past and a poet of the present. Jeanne enjoys writing poetry that is accessible, touches the spirit, and moves us to action.
Given the current political climate, she is working on a series of Poems of Resistance. She performs them at protests and rallies to fire up folks!
“This Time ”
We are constantly barraged with so many difficult things happening in our country and around the world. It is relentless. We need to call it out, but we desperately need to find some moments of peace. I often feel torn. This poem is about that torment.
Please join us for an evening of music, community, fun and fundraising! West Seattle Indivisible is partnering with Southend Indivisible to host a benefit concert on Saturday June 20 at Kenyon Hall in West Seattle. Featuring local musicians (including WSI members Yury Vasilyev and Tim Scallon), a small art auction with pieces from Alki Arts Gallery artists, and other fun activities.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Beverages and light snacks will be available for purchase. Gather up your friends and come for a great night out! Tickets are on sale now – details can be found here
Women Take the Lead
It has been my privilege to march as a Handmaid this past year. I was asked to write a poem for the Women’s Rally held at Cal Anderson Park on March 8th. Seattle Handmaids is led by Zoe and Amanda and I have been inspired by these two young women and the organization they have built to speak up for Women and the LGBTQ+ communities. I encourage you to plug into one of the many groups in the area. Here are 3 of my favorites:
“We’re Still Standing!”
After more than 365 Days of the Trump Administration, 1,000 people gathered in West Seattle to lament what we’ve lost and affirm our commitment to persevere. This poem launched the March down California Avenue.
“In the Game”
“I’m not sure what is going to happen—it could be bad, but whatever happens, you will feel much better if you put some skin in the game.” -Heather Cox Richardson
When I got home I wrote this poem.
“NO KINGS! 3”
Written in advance of the nationwide “No Kings” rally on June 14 that drew 70,000 Seattleites to the streets. The refrain, “No Kings!” declares that it is still the time to come together and take our democracy back!
“Poems a Rising”
After watching the Bob Dylan movie, and I thought, “Where is our current day Dylan?” We need today’s young musicians to write songs of protest that we can rally around – take a cue from Bruce Springsteen. Give us songs that motivate, uplift, and unite us.
“if only he had loved a dog”
A tribute to the unconditional love I feel from my beautiful dogs every day. I think if the current President had ever known the love of the dog, maybe, just maybe, our world would be in a much better place.
“Close Calls”
It’s easy to turn a blind eye to our mortality. It’s also easy to dismiss the obvious crumbling of our democracy. I hope this is a wakeup call to people who think everything is OK and move them into action – before it’s too late.
“White-haired Women Welcome You”
I noticed that protests were primarily attended by older women. It might be because we have lived through a time before EPA, Civil, Gay and Women’s Rights. To stop this surge toward autocracy, we need all ages!
“What will it Take?”
Historian Heather Cox Richardson compared the history of 1930’s Germany to today. A friend posted it on Facebook and someone responded, “Liberal Lies! How can they be so stupid!!” I wrote this poem in response.
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Jeanne presented this poem to more than 20,000 people!
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