In the broken place where we live, hope can be found in the cracks
If a dandelion can push herself up from the earth
though a sliver of light in cement and be called a weed
—or a flower by those who see more surely, we too can bloom
in our brokenness where we live and see more
Posted by kind permission of the poet. Photo by Sam Derkach
In December 2021, “See More” was set to music by composer Corey K. Rubin and performed by the Cleveland Chamber Choir under the direction of Scott MacPherson. Special thanks to the Cleveland Chamber Choir for so generously allowing us to share the audio recording below.
Recorded live at Old Stone Church, Cleveland on December 11, 2021. Recording engineer Bruce Gigax.
Jean E. Taddonio
Jean E. Taddonio is a poet, author, wife, mother, and grandma who takes great joy in writing poetry and finding the good in all things. She was born and raised in "America's Finest City" and worked as a hospice nurse for 18 years. Four of her poems have been accepted into the San Diego Poetry Annual and she is a longtime member of the San Diego City College Continuing Ed. Writers Workshop. Her children's book, The Tale of R-Qu, is a sweet tale of hope and transformation. Find more of Jean's poetry on her blog, No Thing is Ordinary, here.
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