Marie Anzalone : Writing

Being Here

Being Here

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


You now know why it’s called “keeping your chin up” because to hold your head high requires a stiff back, and if your back is ..
poem: Words so Tall

poem: Words so Tall

A Chapter by Marie Anzalone


for Ana Maria April 15, 2011 I wish I could write words tall enough to open the clouds for you to look down and see for just a moment all whos..
The Life of a Grad Student in Economics

The Life of a Grad Student in Economics

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


8.5 hours into a 17 hour work day, after scheduling an overduepotty break- and finding myself, lightheaded, standing in front of the only ve..
What Does it Mean to be a Globally Conscious Citizen?

What Does it Mean to be a Globally Conscious Citiz..

A Story by Marie Anzalone


I have been asked to give an 8-minute speech today
poem: Killing Chickens

poem: Killing Chickens

A Chapter by Marie Anzalone


The bird'scervicalvertebraerun like mountain ranges, beneath coiled eel strong muscular cords twitching and rollingunder your hands; slippery, lik..
poem: A Moment of Silence

poem: A Moment of Silence

A Chapter by Marie Anzalone


for the survivors- Sendai, March 15, 2011
Maturing Love

Maturing Love

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


haiku
Stakeholders of Commons

Stakeholders of Commons

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


perhaps it is time we placed value on the things we care most about?
poem: What if the Cynics are Wrong?

poem: What if the Cynics are Wrong?

A Chapter by Marie Anzalone


"What if the cynics are wrong?" was whispered first... under the breath, by a weary great-grandma in Detroit, watching a newmom of just 14 summ..