Monthly Archives: June 2013

A Deafening Silence Pt.2

Posted on June 10, 2013 by seanarthurjoyce

Part 2: Demystifying Hope, Overcoming Despair Part 2 of my essay written for this year’s high school graduating class.  As you go out into the world of post-secondary education in preparation for your adult lives, if you can hold to a … Continue reading →

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A Deafening Silence Pt.1

Posted on June 10, 2013 by seanarthurjoyce

Part 1: Hope & Compassion in an Age of Decline NOTE: I wrote this essay as a gift to this year’s high school graduating class at Lucerne Secondary School in New Denver, BC, although it could apply to almost any graduating class. … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on June 3, 2013 by seanarthurjoyce

The moths are back. Clinging to my white back door like refugees.   Rain hammers damp into bones and soil— straining mute throat   of Earth. Tornadoes tear up whole cities in angry fistfuls   but the next day at … Continue reading →

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