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Book Review: 30 Poems to Memorize (Before It’s Too Late)

January 13, 2021January 15, 2021 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ Leave a comment

Why memorize a poem? What do race, #ChurchToo, and embodiment have to do with poetry? I explore all of those questions, and more, in this hot-off-the-press book review.

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A New Year’s Invitation and Gift: Star Words

December 31, 2020January 2, 2021 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ 2 Comments

A time-sensitive invitation and gift, in the form of a star word.

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New Advent Practices (A Poem)

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ Leave a comment

How I'm finding God's beauty this year when so many Advent practices are off limits.

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Old T-Shirt Speaks (A Poem)

November 17, 2020November 30, 2020 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ Leave a comment

A poem in response to a new pandemic challenge: to write from the perspective of a familiar household object.

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Poetry as Cure for Being Gaslit

October 29, 2020 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ Leave a comment

Poems (and psalms) alone are not sufficient to address injustice. But they can be a first step in the right direction.

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God in the Throat: An Interview with Malaysian Poet Ezra Jalin

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ Leave a comment

A discussion about the poetry scene in Malaysia, as well as poetry's role in activism, mental health, and faith.

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Why I Swapped Postcard Poetry with Strangers This Summer

October 8, 2020November 17, 2020 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ Leave a comment

Hint: it has something to do with the prophetic voice, wonder, and fire pits.

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Bodies Are Cottages

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ Leave a comment

A found poem created from cut up magazine words/phrases.

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Days of Awe: A Gentile Discovers Jewish Poetry

September 23, 2020September 25, 2020 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ 1 Comment

My recent enchantment with the long poetic tradition surrounding the Jewish holidays Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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Poetry as Healing Art: An Interview with Nurse Poet Veneta Masson

September 14, 2020October 6, 2020 ~ melanieweldonsoiset ~ Leave a comment

Veneta Masson discusses how nursing turned her into a poet, as well as the medical community's increased interest in poetry.

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My name is Melanie, and I’ve worn many labels over the years: poet, pastor, teacher, student, immigrant, #ChurchToo survivor. I’ve learned, however, that the label that fits best is “child of God.” One day that phrase will be my epitaph. Until then, you’ll find me at my best resting in a hammock, biking on local DC green ways, or enjoying a fire by the hearth on a cold winter’s night.

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© Melanie Weldon-Soiset, 2020. This web site is the online home for my creative endeavors. The content offered here does not necessarily reflect that of my church, and/or any other employment that I have. To quote excerpts online, please link back to my original article. For all other uses, please contact me. Thank you. 

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