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March 2023-Georgia
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-44703678/another-piper-by-michelle-butler?fbclid=IwAR0ULmV99j1NPaXfN878lciZJrl_-IUKdi-R dZXb9-Yun-2u7ov7Ceh0c2g
to read Another Piper, the link below takes you to that selection from my poetry list
https://poetrypoem.com/cgi-bin/index.pl?poemnumber=1323244&sitename=dropabomshell&poemoffset=0&displaypoem=t&item=poetry
a Wing and a Prayer Featured:
Since being published in 2013, a Wing and a Prayer has reached more people in more locations than I could ever have imagined. I am flattered, touched, and so, SO blessed to have this experience of connecting with so many in this unique manner. I would like to share some examples of the incredible reception for which I am so grateful:
(and you can read AWAAP here)
https://poetrypoem.com/cgi-bin/index.pl?poemnumber=1319375&sitename=dropabomshell&poemoffset=0&displaypoem=t&item=poetry
October 2017- Indiana
ECIER Foundation's Ninth Annual Cancer Survivor Jubilation used my poem as part of their event. One hundred survivors recited it together in a candlelight ceremony. Guests at the Jubilation event read the poem "a Wing and a Prayer" by Michelle Butler as they hold lighted candles. The event was to honor breast cancer survivors and those who have lost the battle.
photo and caption taken from the North West Indiana Times-see article here
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/jubilation-event-honors-breast-cancer-survivors-and-those-who-have-lost-their-battle/article_00dbdd2b-25f1-5693-9d15-c029ec772f3f.amp.html
March 2020 -Ohio
In a news story on separation from loved ones amid the Covid-19 pandemic, I was touched to read this [excerpt from Tom Chmura's story] "I find a power beyond myself who connects me with my family. I am comforted by Michelle Butler's poem 'A Wing and a Prayer' and other prayers on praywithme.com"
read full article here
http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2020/03/the-ache-of-long-distance-coronavirus-grandparenting-brings-us-back-to-the-power-of-prayer-tom-chmura
July 2020- Australia
The Catholic Parishes of North MacKay and Farleigh requested my permission to include my poem in an upcoming Mass. Parishoner Lizzy Axiak recited it beautifully in her lovely Queensland accent.
Watch Lizzy Axiak recite AWAAP here https://fb.watch/b-ZrfiSGR_/
Dear Michelle,
On behalf of Catholic Parishes of North Mackay and Farleigh we seek permission to use your poem "A Wing And A Prayer" for one of our young parishioners to recite it, and post on our facebook page as well.
Kind regards
Christine Haines
Parish Secretary
St Joseph's Parish North Mackay and Northern Beaches
Phone 07 49574855
Hi Michelle,
You don't know how thrilled we are to receive your reply correspondence and your permission. We had no idea you were located on the other side of the world, so amazing so far away yet so close. Hoping all is well in your part of the world, we hear all the time that America is really suffering badly with this deadly COVID-19. Has been a stressful time for our world, we have had to step out of our comfort zone and reach out to as many of our community as we can and all work together to get through this time.
Below is the link to our Parish's Facebook Page, this is one way of connecting with our parish community and to bring joy into people's homes at this time
I have attached Lizzy Axiak reciting your beautiful poem, which will be uploaded next Wednesday 8th July.
Kind regards
Chris
Mrs Christine Haines
Parish Secretary
St Joseph's Parish North Mackay and Northern Beaches
Phone 07 49574855
Email stjomky@bigpon
A Wing and a Prayer has been featured on quite a few websites in various capacities: Posted/Shared among Communities of Poetry, Cancer, and Religion, Placed on Ordinal Lists/ Voting Venues, Discussion Topic on Blogs and Support Groups, Education, Podcasts and even made into memes.(links shared below)
Posted On
Family Friend Poems
https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/inspirational-for-patient-a-wing-and-a-prayer
Poet Finest
A Wing And A Prayer.
Just Disciple
http://justdisciple.com
(find under Poems about Prayer)
Heavenly White Doves
This site offers poetry appropriate for funeral services. "20+ Most Popular Funeral Poems" lists a Wing and a Prayer as well as Mums the Word, which I wrote inspired by and dedicating to my mother-in-law Jeannette Butler after her passing, then later also honoring reader Gracie Jean Dennis and her mum
https://heavenlywhitedoves.net/funeral_poems.html
Lets Hold Strong
https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/fa2fd669
Christian Visitor
https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.cloversites.com/b9/b91f1458-02f6-43b2-afb6- ffe792190909/documents/C V_Issue_12_March_24_2020_.pdf
Back a Buddy
this is a Miles for Smiles fundraiser site, AWAAP is featured on the donation page
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/duhan-lesch
Squarespace
Central Westside United Church Newsletter-Feb 7, 2021
https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/90409c84/files/uploaded/CW-LightNews-210207vs2.pdf
On list of Inspirational Prayer Poems, saying: "Here we've collected the most beautiful prayer poems"
http://Pray WithMe.com/prayer-poems.html
Ordinal Lists
#1 on Elle list of Ten Inspirational Poems
http:/www.inspiredbyelle.com/blogs/elle-blog/10-inspirational-poems-for-people-with-cancer
https://selffa.com/life-changing-poemss
Blogs
https://syedatahreemfatimahblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/30/a-wing-and-a-prayer/
http://harotianessentials.wordpress.com/2018/02/28/a-wing-and-a-prayer/
Breast Friends Support Group
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=462999413809129&id=462784807163923
Pam's Cancervive
https://m.facebook.com/100083601992114/mentions/
HansleepHome
https://m.facebook.com/HansleepHome/photos/a.116474596710012/165418078482330/?type=3
Education
1. Feb 25, 2020 · Does anyone know the poet Michelle Butler and her poem "A Wing and a Prayer"? If you do could you please tell me the main theme of the poem- sarah2004388
https://brainly.in/question/15613814
2.2019 Why do you think the battle was not yet started?
used in online tutorial
https://homeworkhelpers-in.com/english/question15613815
Podcasts
Poetry in Medicine with Dr. Earl Stewart, Jr.
in addition, Another Piper is featured in another podcast episode
https://on.soundcloud.com/Q9MP9
Manny Luna
https://medium.com/@mannyluna/a-wing-and-a-prayer-fd9c1f69485f
Memes