Lee Herrick’s Poem “Courage” from “A Courage of Poets”

California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick wrote a poem, “Courage,”  occasioned by the Sixteen Rivers Press-sponsored gathering “A Courage of Poets” at the Sacramento Capitol Building on February 6, 2026. The gathering honored and remembered people who have been killed by ICE.   Courage by Lee Herrick   I almost stopped believing in the ocean. Imagine…Read More

In the News: Sixteen Rivers Press’ “A Courage of Poets” Gathering on February 6, 2026

The Sixteen Rivers Press-sponsored “A Courage of Poets” event on February 6, 2026 to honor and remember people killed by ICE was featured in The Press Democrat and Sacramento Today. Over 200 participants recited 2-3 lines of poetry to create one collective poem. California State Poet Laureate Lee Herrick recited the final lines. Poets gathered…Read More

Join A Courage of Poets: at the Capitol Building in Sacramento on Friday, Feb 6, 2026 from 10am – 2pm

A Courage of Poets Join Sixteen Rivers Press and friends in a statewide gathering of poets and writers in remembrance of Renée Good, Keith Porter Jr., Silverio Villegas González, Alex Pretti, and other victims of ICE. What is A Courage of Poets? A Courage of Poets is a statewide, peaceable gathering of poets and writers…Read More