“Because we

are each a word in a great conversation,

and the word

is good.”

from the poem,

In the Great Conversation

by Margaret Hasse

Margaret Hasse is a poet, teacher, and writing mentor. She's also been a national consultant to arts organizations. “Belongings,” Margaret’s ninth book of poetry released in October 2024 offers thirty-one new poems as well as those selected from her previous eight books.