Catching the Light (Why I Write)

The Power of Words by Joy Harjo is a transformative exploration of the art of poetry and its ability to heal, summon justice, and assert identity.

Through intimate vignettes spanning five decades of her life journey as a poet, Harjo reflects on the power of storytelling to inscribe our collective history and defy erasure.

This lyrical meditation offers a fresh understanding of how poetry functions as an expression of purpose, spirit, community, and memory - both in private individual journeys and as a vehicle for prophetic public witness.

With Harjo's enduring message that writing can be redemptive, The Power of Words is a rousing testament to the power of storytelling and an homage to the resilience of language in shaping our understanding of who we are and who we can become.