Arguably History’s most accomplished intellect, with accomplishments spanning science, philosophy, statesmanship, novels, and poetry. Read what Johann von Goethe perceptively said about poetry:
The key difference is whether the poet seeks the particular for the universal, or whether he beholds the universal in the particular. From the former originates allegory, where the particular is only considered an example of some universal. But, the latter is properly the nature of poetry, to express something particular without pointing to, or thinking of, some universal.
That is such an exquisite unity-thought, an insight that crosses many disciplines,…….who can match Goethe?
We have at least one accomplished poet and thought-full physician on our expanded listserv, Ryan McAdams at the University of Wisconsin,…..he generously gave me permission to share an attached poem of his creation with you, his colleagues,…..and it’s beautiful.
Ryan commented: I love poetry. I write, but shy away from honoring myself with the label of poet. However, since Louise Gluck’s views resonate with me, I do feel a humble sense of collegiality because I can relate to what she so adroitly captures with brevity and clarity (poetry and CQI are not dissimilar).
In line with brevity and clarity, the second attachment capsulizes the ‘talking points’ you can rely upon when encountering resistance as to the wisdom of investing in the health and well-being of pregnant women and children. Park et al adroitly summarize robust evidence that Medicaid support of the foundation of a civilized society (aka young families) should not be cut,…..further assistance supporting the telos of our vulnerable young people is compassionate genius,…….Goethean.
Joe Kaempf, MD
District VIII Oregon Representative
Portland, OR
Volume 12, Number 50