Mural Poems

Laurence Ebersole

Poetry, ~70 pages

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"Laurence Ebersole's poems are eloquent outcries against war and injustice. Their lyricism is undiminished by their political power, and they boldly proclaim that poetry must be reckoned with in the struggle for a better world." -Howard Zinn, Historian and Playwright

"Laurence's poetry and the language of human rights are powerful partners: a true labor of love, honoring both - human rights and its defenders." -Mona Cadena, Interim Director WEST, Amnesty International, USA

"Laurence's political poems espouse a pacifist's mindset. Nearly every poem arrives with the grace of a butterfly - no self-serving anger, no vitriol, just honest compassion, often some tenderness and some pleas for positive action and love. You'll find quietly stated outrage, quick pictures painted and juxtaposed to remind us there's a cost for poorly timed apathy, there's a high price paid for war. The often quiet passion in these poems mean they will not overstay their welcome. These poems do not shout and scream but converse with the reader and deliver with measured effectiveness their messages of peace, dignity, anti-war and human decency. Perhaps the gift of Larry's poetic voice is that ultimately he believes in the goodness of Humanity despite the terror, woe and horrors - he finds hope and shares some with all of us." -Christopher J. Jarmick, author of The Glass Cocoon and IGNITION: Poem Starters, president of PEN Washington.