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.
Author: melanieweldonsoiset
A New Year’s Invitation and Gift: Star Words
A time-sensitive invitation and gift, in the form of a star word.
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New Advent Practices (A Poem)
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)
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
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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When God Saves Our Lives Through Poetry: An Interview with Malaysian Poet Ezra Jalin
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
Hint: it has something to do with the prophetic voice, wonder, and fire pits.
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Bodies Are Cottages (A Poem)
A found poem created from cut up magazine words/phrases.
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Days of Awe: A Gentile Discovers Jewish Poetry
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
Veneta Masson discusses how nursing turned her into a poet, as well as the medical community's increased interest in poetry.
