Cara, thank you for this interview with Michael Imossan. I, too, was struck by his notion of art as "a path toward astonishment... and as a purgative force ... and a means for seeking redemption and justice.” I found the entire interview so compelling. I just read “For the Love of Country and Memory” (thank you for the link), and will be going back to reread it; it’s truly powerful, the voice is mighty, the call for redemption and justice is urgent, unmistakable, and never didactic. The weave of personal and political, natural, seamless. Throughout, there is anguish and light, and I understand better Michael’s insistence on the necessity of poetry. His work needs wide distribution (I’ll be watching for more of it), and it looks like he’s on his way. Thanks again, Cara.
Thank you so much, Stephen. I'm so glad you read "For Love of Country and Memory" - it's so powerful! I knew you would like it, because you often weave justice and empathy into your poetry — and you understand the importance of advocating for a more compassionate world.
Cara, thank you for this interview with Michael Imossan. I, too, was struck by his notion of art as "a path toward astonishment... and as a purgative force ... and a means for seeking redemption and justice.” I found the entire interview so compelling. I just read “For the Love of Country and Memory” (thank you for the link), and will be going back to reread it; it’s truly powerful, the voice is mighty, the call for redemption and justice is urgent, unmistakable, and never didactic. The weave of personal and political, natural, seamless. Throughout, there is anguish and light, and I understand better Michael’s insistence on the necessity of poetry. His work needs wide distribution (I’ll be watching for more of it), and it looks like he’s on his way. Thanks again, Cara.
Thank you so much, Stephen. I'm so glad you read "For Love of Country and Memory" - it's so powerful! I knew you would like it, because you often weave justice and empathy into your poetry — and you understand the importance of advocating for a more compassionate world.