Pause for Peace: Listening for the Singing

Episode Title: Pause for Peace: Listening for the Singing — featuring a poem by Rosemerry Wahtola TrommerEpisode Description: In this Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis shares a poem from one of her favorite daily voices — Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, whose poems arrive in Laura's inbox each morning like a warm and welcoming gift. "Listening for the Singing" holds the full weight of these times without flinching, and finds inside that weight something unexpected: the sound of others, singing in the dark, calling out so no one has to feel alone. Paired with peaceful imagery, this episode is a reminder that peace and difficulty have always coexisted — and that the singing is how we find each other.What Laura Covers in This Episode:Why Laura subscribes to Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer's daily poems and why she recommends listeners do the sameHow Trommer holds injustice and peace in the same breath — without pretending either one awayThe surprising image at the heart of this poem and what it reveals about why we create, sing, and reach toward one another in difficult timesAn introduction to Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, former Poet Laureate of Colorado's Western Slope and dedicated champion of creative practiceAbout Host Laura Davis: Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with over 35 years of experience helping writers craft powerful, authentic stories. She is the author of seven books, including the award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars," which won the BookLife Prize in 2021. Laura is also co-author of the groundbreaking book "The Courage to Heal."Through her Midweek Pause for Peace podcast series, Laura pairs carefully selected poetry with peaceful imagery to support listeners' emotional wellness and nervous system regulation.Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a respite for both heart and nervous system. These midweek pauses provide essential moments of reflection, healing, and inspiration in our complex world.Perfect for: Anyone seeking Laura Davis' signature blend of poetry and peace, those managing stress and anxiety, and listeners who appreciate thoughtful, heart-centered content.About Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer: Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is an American poet dedicated to helping others explore creative practice, associated with Colorado. She served as Poet Laureate of San Miguel County, Colorado from 2006 to 2010, and was named Poet Laureate of Colorado's Western Slope by the Telluride Institute from 2015 to 2017. Laura warmly recommends subscribing to Rosemerry's daily poems — a small, sustaining gift arriving in your inbox every morning. You can subscribe to Rosemerry's daily poems here: https://www.wordwoman.com/a-daily-dose-of-poetry/CONNECT WITH LAURA DAVISJoin Laura's Community: Subscribe to Laura Davis' Midweek Pause for Peace series for consistent, nurturing content that honors both your need for beauty and your nervous system's need for calm.The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully crafted reflections, prompts, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more.Subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe