In this interview, hospice chaplain Maureen Ceidro shares stories and advice about engaging poetry with those who are mourning.
My friend Judy Walsh-Mellett shares two ekphrastic poems inspired by two different statues of Mary: “Headless Mary” and “Mary and Maga.”
What poetic elements in Zephaniah 1 strengthen its apocalyptic “Day of the Lord” message?
I explore distinctive poetic elements that continue to heighten the perennial message of Psalm 62.
I’m one of 80+ contributors in The Message Women’s Devotional Bible, which recently published with NavPress. Check out the 320 devotionals, and 52 character profiles, offered in this version of the Bible.
I’m thrilled to share a new poem about the popular pebble game Oware, from Ghana.
Nine poets demonstrate how writing a poem together nourishes the heart, and strengthens courage in chaotic times.
This holiday season, consider giving a beloved poet the gift of personalized poetry feedback (and/or a “How to Publish Poetry in Lit Mags and Journals” e-guide).
My poem “Lullaby as Lament” is a self-erasure. Check out my thoughts on living in authoritarian countries, and how self-erasure can serve as a powerful form of poetry in restricted environments.
Check out my poem “Longleaf Pine Forest: A Portrait,” which is a shape poem. I also share some about the qualities of the longleaf pine forest, as well as shape poetry itself.
