What's a novel in verse, and why are they growing in popularity? Check out this interview with author Meg Eden about her own new novel in verse to learn more.
Author: melanieweldonsoiset
God & Money: A Prayer
What does our faith have to say about money? And how can we respond with hope and truth to growing inequalities in our world? This prayer (and commentary) offer one way forward.
“A Blessing for My Neighbor Jim” [poem]
Check out my new poem, "A Blessing for My Neighbor Jim."
Why the Stakes are High: Poetry, the Bible, & the Slaughter of the Innocents [commentary & sonnet]
How does poetry impact our spiritual formation, as well as our ability to read the Bible? The challenging text of the slaughter of the innocents in Matthew 2 offers a powerful case study.
“Etymology of the Word ‘Parable'” [contest-winning cinquain poem]
I'm thrilled to announce that my poem, "Etymology of the Word 'Parable,'" has won the 2022 WWPH Writes the Holidays Contest :). Check out my poem, and an explanation of its form, here.
New Opportunity: Personalized Poetry Feedback (Gift Certificates Also Available!)
Give yourself, and/or a beloved poet in your life, the gift of personalized poetry feedback.
“How to Do Nothing” [villanelle poem]
Check out my latest poem "How to Do Nothing," which is a villanelle. I also offer an explanation of how villanelles work, as well as famous examples of this dance-like poety form.
“After I Close a Beloved Book” [poem]
Check out my new poem, "After I Close a Beloved Book." I'd love to hear what you think! 🙂
“A Lullaby Patchwork Quilt” [cento poem]
Check out my cento poem "A Lullaby Patchwork Quilt," as well as an explanation (and contemporary examples) of the cento form.
“Autobiography of an Origami Lantern” [poem]
Check out my new poem "Autobiography of an Origami Lantern," a poem whose insights surprised me after I gave myself permission to play with origami earlier this year.