Comments for Laura Bruno Lilly

Comment on Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves – J. Drew Lanham poet, ornithologist by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:16:57 +0000

You’re more than welcome…the power and uplift is much needed these days – birthed out of genuine experiences, observations and grit, they speak truth to power above the constant din of loud voices of no substance but too much consequence.

Comment on Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves – J. Drew Lanham poet, ornithologist by Annika Perry

Annika Perry — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:16:32 +0000

Laura, I love this post! Thank you so much for sharing about Lanham; his thoughts and beliefs are heartwarming, his poetry powerful and uplifting.

Comment on Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves – J. Drew Lanham poet, ornithologist by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:53:23 +0000

In reply to Laura Grace Weldon. Laura, very cool that you already knew of this author/poet/scientist! Take care.

Comment on Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves – J. Drew Lanham poet, ornithologist by Laura Grace Weldon

Laura Grace Weldon — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:14:54 +0000

I’ve despaired of writing a blog post too during these ever more surreal times, but grateful you posted yours. Glad to hear Lanham has a new must-read book out. I really enjoyed his memoir, The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature.

Comment on Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves – J. Drew Lanham poet, ornithologist by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:45:41 +0000

In reply to Andy.

Andy, I purposely highlighted the ‘murmuration’ quote thinking of you! The Carolina Wren as a Rebel Bird feels like a ‘Manc’ thing to me. 😉
FYI: I sent a reply email a few days ago, keep an eye out for it.

Comment on Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves – J. Drew Lanham poet, ornithologist by Andy

Andy — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:48:40 +0000

Thank you for the introduction to this poet.
In these trying times where we can succumb to negativity, this post contained many things that continue to inspire me: conservationists; environmentalists; integrity; justice; birds; poetry.

For poetry, the things that immediately caught my imagination/attention:

‘Joy is the murmuration,
then the stillness.’

‘Give the eagles
their mountains back.’

‘The Carolina Wren.’

Comment on Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves – J. Drew Lanham poet, ornithologist by Edward Ortiz

Edward Ortiz — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:22:14 +0000

In reply to laura bruno lilly. My pleasure.

Comment on Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves – J. Drew Lanham poet, ornithologist by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:56:02 +0000

In reply to Edward Ortiz. You're very welcome, Edward! Thanks for stopping by.

Comment on Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves – J. Drew Lanham poet, ornithologist by Edward Ortiz

Edward Ortiz — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:44:31 +0000

This is my first time hearing about him, so thank you for introducing him and his work. Those stanzas are powerful.

Comment on Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves – J. Drew Lanham poet, ornithologist by laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:25:47 +0000

In reply to Marie A Bailey. Yes! ...even something as 'unemotional' as using manners & being polite.