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"Heedful Hold" by Marcus Jackson (Hosts: Ben and Drew)
6 minutes Posted Jun 27, 2026 at 9:29 am.
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When so much feels beyond our control, what remains within our power?

Join hosts Ben and Drew as they analyze Marcus Jackson's "Heedful Hold", a poem that journeys through fear and loss before finding hope in the deliberate act of caring for the next generation.


Find the full text of "Heedful Hold" ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Find additional information and more great poems from Marcus Jackson on the Poets.org website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.