The Problem How can one react to hatred, division, polarization, and ill will? Some people might return that aggression, others do nothing and give up. I believe that the balanced approach is best. What is in our power to flourish ourselves and our surroundings despite such animosity? We can illustrate new ways of thinking and enact what is proposed. Each person possesses a particular talent or way to be innovative, mine I consider is poetic discourse in whatever form that may be. Thus, I will illustrate a way in which poetry can help reduce polarization by creating spaces where editing…