Listen now | You are the soul this poem and music call to through history and hope You stand at the edge of memory, where poetry and music rise against silence. Ode to the Silent Thunder is an offering born from history’s deepest wounds and humanity’s unbroken spirit — carried by the legacy of Schiller and Beethoven, and calling you to remember, to resist, and to belong.
Harper, your poetry deserved nothing less. I'm just glad our words could meet in that space — where they can breathe, and belong. I'm honored our paths crossed here. 🌿
Such a powerful ode, paired with the powerful symphony of Beethevon in the background. I think of this as a battle cry!
Lily thank you so much for your words. It was meant as such, especially in the end with leadership and answering.
I'm glad I saw your intent and I find this format very effective and powerful!
Thank you Jay ✌🏼
Jay, this collection is breathtaking. Thank you for this inspiring read. Here’s something for you that I wrote in 2019 during Trump’s first term.
COMMUNITY
A Trio of Haikus
Interdependence
Is not rooted in weakness
But strength in numbers
None need be held back
By compromise, sacrifice
Win-win implicit
Who's responsible
To nurture community
All can be heroes
Harper,
your words land like seeds carried on a wind we both know well —
the kind that gathers storms, and also sows gardens.
Your trio of haikus is a breath pulled straight from the marrow of community itself:
not a fragile thing, but a fierce, living weave of belonging.
"All can be heroes" — yes.
That line hums in my ribs like a tuning fork, echoing across the same canyon we’re walking.
Thank you for sharing this light, stitched through struggle.
I’m honored to walk alongside you in this circle —
where every voice becomes a bridge, and every hand carries the fire forward.
I’m don’t think I’ve ever received such a generous response to my poetry. Thank you!
Harper, your poetry deserved nothing less. I'm just glad our words could meet in that space — where they can breathe, and belong. I'm honored our paths crossed here. 🌿
I mena what I said in this note: https://substack.com/@jaygermany/note/c-108661398
Wonderful post!
Thank you Diana. I am glad this poetry resonated with you. Have a wonderful weekend.