October Mourning

October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard | Lesléa Newman

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That was probably not a good idea for a lunch time read (the second lunchtime read in 16 weeks!).
Left me very sad. RIP Matthew Shepard.

rockpools That sounds very sad. But yay for getting a lunch break š 4y

Nute I recall watching the 20/20 or 60 Minutes investigative exposé on this brutal incident. I was left feeling a devastating sense of sadness, shock and loss.? 4y

TrishB @RachelO that was one plus! 4y

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TrishB @Nute I have a gay son too, so my heart just feels a bit bruised after reading. That poor, young man š’” 4y

MicheleinPhilly I still can‘t bring myself to read about him. His mother‘s memoir broke me.

The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed

Nute The world is troubled. It feels like it will take a miracle for all folks to exhibit a willingly inclusiveness for everyone and everybody. Respect, kindness, generosity, tolerance, compassion - those should be natural human tendencies...required states of being! 4y

Oldschool_millenial This play is how I even know of Matthew Shepard

The Laramie Project

Cathythoughts ā¯¤ļø¸š’”š’” 4y

TrishB @Nute so true ā¯¤ļø¸ 4y

TrishB @MicheleinPhilly I don‘t think I‘m ready for that š’” 4y

TrishB @Oldschool_millenial that would be very sad ā¹ļø¸ 4y

TrishB @Cathythoughts š’”ā¯¤ļø¸ 4y

squirrelbrain Sounds very sad - I don‘t think I could read about it š’” 4y

TrishB @squirrelbrain heartbreaking! 4y

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Cinfhen

October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard | Lesléa Newman

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This was a powerful creative retelling in free form verse, of the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard. Audio was haunting. Told through the ā€voicesā€¯ of witnesses, friends, students, the victim, the perpetrators, the inanimate objects that were part of the crime. Author published this on the 10 year anniversary of Matthew‘s death, which took place in 1998. š¸³ļø¸ā€¨š
#ReadingUSA2020 #Wyoming
#Scribd

TrishB Oh I have this on the tbr ā™�ļø¸ 5y

Cinfhen It took about an hour to listen @TrishB it‘s slim but powerful š’” 5y

Reviewsbylola Sounds very powerful. ā¯¤ļø¸ 5y

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Amiable

October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard | Lesléa Newman

Day 3 of #adventrecommends : 24 books you think people should know about.

In 1998, Matthew Shepard, 21, was lured from a Wyoming bar by two men, savagely beaten, tied to a remote fence, and left to die ā€” because he was gay. This is a series of 68 poems about his death, written from various points of views, including the fence he was tied to, the stars that watched over him as he was dying, the deer that kept him company, and Matthew himself.

TrishB That sounds so sad š’” ā¹ļø¸ 5y

Amiable @TrishB It‘s powerful and moving and ā€” given that we have an administration in this country that is intent on rolling back protections for the LGBTQ community ā€” vitally necessary. š¢ 5y

TrishB Agree totally. I just don‘t know if I could read. I have stacked and see when emotionally ready. 5y

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Amiable @TrishB I did cry throughout the majority of it . 5y

Aimeesue They placed his plaque in the National Cathedral today. https://wtop.com/dc/2019/12/plaque-to-mark-matthew-shepards-final-resting-place-... 5y

Amiable @Aimeesue My gosh, I did not know that when I picked this book for today‘s #adventrecommends ! How strange. And ...magical, almost. (edited) 5y

kspenmoll This looks like a lively tribute. So heartbreaking. 5y

TrishB I felt like the universe was telling me to buy!! So I have. 5y

CarolynM š’” 5y

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ReadingEnvy

October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard | Lesléa Newman

Did you know that the author of Heather Has Two Mommies also wrote a book of poems about Matthew Shepard's death and that she has direct connections to that place and time? I enjoyed hearing her speak tonight.

Notafraidofwords Have you read

The Laramie Project

ReadingEnvy @Notafraidofwords I've seen the film. She mentioned it in her presentation, along with the Angel Wings project, which was started by Matthew's friends. I had heard of the project but didn't know how it was connected! 7y

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elizabethlk

October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard | Lesléa Newman

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October Mourning is a beautiful and devastating volume of poetry. It might be one of the only poetry volumes that has ever brought me to tears. It expresses every bit of emotion involved with the tragic loss of Matthew Shepard, and serves up a stunningly told narrative of his murder.

Cinfhen Sounds really good! #stacking 7y

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SeeJanRead

October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard | Lesléa Newman

Somebody entered the world with a cry
Somebody left without saying good-bye #matthewshepard

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RealLifeReading

October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard | Lesléa Newman

Dear newest of Littens, #booktober is happening all October! Please join us. Use the hashtag and tag me when you post. And don't forget to check out what everyone else is posting! Have fun!
(Also @LibrarianRyan hosts another fun photo challenge)

RealLifeReading @CaroPi here you go! 8y

CaroPi @RealLifeReading Thanks a lot! Sounded fun and want to give it a try 8y

sparklemotion I have been having fun with this (first time participating) š€, but ahhh I forgot to tag you! 8y

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ApoptyGina69 Love this challenge. Worked all weekend and trying to catch up by tomorrow. Thanks again for the categories!! 8y

RealLifeReading @CaroPi you're welcome! Have fun with it! 8y

RealLifeReading @heartlesstree no problem! Sometimes I try to check out posts with the hashtag - if I have the time! 8y

RealLifeReading @ApoptyGina69 glad you're enjoying it!! 8y

Fiaryeyes I haven't tagged you but I have been loving your challenge. I will tag you in all future challenge posts. :) 8y

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