Four poetry pieces that are published on braveaction.org were presented in both Ukrainian and English. The authors recited their work in their main language going back and forth with another Brave Action member who read in the other language.
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Baring our heart, finding our soul
Mar 10, 2025
We are proud to share with you a snapshot of our third event in our Brave Action Readings series. It took place on Saturday March 1, 2025.
Individuals and groups of guests joined on Zoom from Ukraine, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States.
In “Baring our heart, finding our soul” Brave Action authors expressed their feelings and emotions in the same spirit as the famous Ukrainian poet, Lina Kostenko:
“Words are terrible when they are silent... Poetry is always something special, a kind of timeless touch to one's soul.”
“Words are terrible when they are silent... Poetry is always something special, a kind of timeless touch to one's soul.”
top photo by Tetiana Larina
What is real?
Where is black and where is white?
What is evil and what is good?
Lev Boiko (Kharkiv, Ukraine)
Looking does not mean
seeing...
Anastasiia Bilous (Schulenberg, Germany)
Read Anastasiia's poem below.
What inspires me during the war?
I look back,
There's everything behind me
Vibrant life,
Colorful and loud
Snow was falling. Or God was crying with us.
Yana K-Z (Goslar, Germany/Kharkiv, Ukraine)
Standing with Ukrainians for freedom and for what's right!
Sari Follansbee (Boston, USA)
Read Sari's poem below.
Here is the BRAVE ACTION team discussing details of the upcoming event.
Femina e.V. (Community of Support, Art, and Transformation) held a special event for this Readings #3 with many guests at their place in Clausthal-Zellerfeld Germany, including food and music afterwards.
Warm atmosphere in FEMINA`s place
Listening to Brave Action authors reading their work on zoom
Discussion with the authors online too
All kinds of creativity at FEMINA
Warm atmosphere in FEMINA`s place
Listening to Brave Action authors reading their work on zoom
Discussion with the authors online too
Brave Action Readings #3 on air
We are in different continents, but we are close.
PARTICIPANTS' AFTERWORDS
"Thank you for this event! It brings people together!"
"Some ladies got very emotional and even had to leave the room to cry…. It was very emotional indeed!"
"How poignant. Very deep feelings."
"Thank you. So moving."
"I enjoyed this immensely"
"Thank you all, especially the poets/writers -for opening your hearts and sharing your thoughts, experiences, and feelings. Your continued sense of hope and overcoming, despite all, is truly inspiring and moving. Hard to find words. Keep Strong and persevere!"
"Thank you for organizing the event, wonderful poems and support for Ukraine which is fighting for its freedom and existence!"
It’s all our contributions, and our points of light touching each other :)
AND many 🇺🇦 🙏 👏👏👏 🫶 ❤️ 🌹
Are you interested in organizing this Brave Action Readings #3 for your membership, a group of friends, or colleagues?
Please contact us!
sari@braveaction.org , +1-617-871-0086
Ukrainians face the greatest threat of their lives. Even in a state of war, every day they show incredible spirit, determination, and love for their country. Ukrainians nation-wide, from small children to defenders, are courageously trying to bring a victory of freedom and sovereignty for Ukraine. And the whole world needs to know about that.
You can make a real, direct difference in people's lives by hosting a Brave Action Readings event.
BRAVE ACTION READINGS #4
is coming soon.
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