EPISODE TITLE
Pause for Peace: How by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis shares a powerful poem that arrived in her inbox and immediately touched her heart. "How" by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer asks the essential question: What is the heart to do when facing brutality? The poem's haunting refrain, "How do we go on?" invites listeners into a space of reflection on resilience, compassion, and the human capacity to endure.
WHAT LAURA COVERS IN THIS EPISODE
The immediate emotional impact of receiving this poem and knowing she had to share it
The central question the poem poses: What is the heart to do in the face of such brutality?
The complexity of witnessing not only suffering but also those who cheer in response
Why the question "How do we go on?" resonates so deeply in times of collective trauma
The role of poetry in creating pause, reflection, and space for our nervous systems to process difficult truths
ABOUT LAURA DAVIS
Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with over 35 years of experience helping writers craft powerful, authentic stories. She is the author of seven books, including the award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars," which won the BookLife Prize in 2021. Laura is also co-author of the groundbreaking book "The Courage to Heal."
Through her Midweek Pause for Peace podcast series, Laura pairs carefully selected poetry with peaceful imagery to support listeners' emotional wellness and nervous system regulation.
Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a respite for both heart and nervous system. These midweek pauses provide essential moments of reflection, healing, and inspiration in our complex world.
Perfect for: Anyone seeking Laura Davis' signature blend of poetry and peace, those managing stress and anxiety, and listeners who appreciate thoughtful, heart-centered content.
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ABOUT THE FEATURED POET
Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is a poet whose work explores themes of resilience, compassion, and the human experience in the face of difficulty. Her poem "How" powerfully captures the visceral reality of violence while asking profound questions about how we continue forward when witnessing brutality and suffering.
Learn more about Rosemerry and read her daily poetry at: https://www.wordwoman.com/a-daily-dose-of-poetry/
