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Tragedy and Loss of Faith
- At age twelve, Gregory Orr accidentally shot and killed his younger brother while hunting.
- This traumatic event led to the loss of his faith and a period of despair.
Finding Meaning and Social Activism
- Orr found meaning through writing and social activism after his brother's death.
- He worked in Mississippi, where he was arrested, beaten, and kidnapped.
The Magic of Poetry
- Poetry's magic lies in its ability to create worlds and summon meaning into being.
- It's not merely descriptive like prose but an existential act.