Why am I thankful for art. 

In the time of Covid, the words of poets mean even more to me.  There is a way that a poem can capture so much - so concisely - and with real power.  Poetry is the sweet taste of soul-food in the midst of an onslaught of junk information.   

To be honest, I'm grateful for all forms of art at this time.  Art is free from the agenda of trying to sell us stuff that we don't need.  And pure expressions of the heart, spirit and mind found in art feels like what we truly need right now.  It is essential.    Art that hits the heart, guides us towards belonging during this global experience of uncertainty, illness and loss of life.  When other people's creative works resonate so deeply with us, it helps to feel fully human and connected to our collective human experience.