Thank you, Pryde. Again, I think we agree on essentials. The poet as healer, and a person of peace. I can think of no higher calling even if it is difficult, sometimes, figuring out what the best way is to engage with current events.

These are 2 quotes I turn to when I need reminding, and you will see that they echo what you say:

Poetry is an act of peace. Peace goes into the making of a poet as flour goes into the making of bread. —Pablo Neruda

Ah, to be one of them! One of the poets whose song helps close the wound rather than open it! —Juan Ramón Jiménez

Peace, sister, all ways _/|\_