Point of view. Persona & speaker. Distance. All of these factors impact how to write war poetry. Pastor poet Patrick Cabello Hansel shares more, including how his own family ties to Ukraine have influenced his work.
Author: melanieweldonsoiset
Walking with the Tender Awe of Poetry: A Hand of Blessing on Ashes
As guest contributor Darcy Wiley notes, "Poetry may not solve problems, but it often de-centers them, bending toward small creatures and hidden moments."
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“Unweaving the Veil” [poem about Annunciation and deconstruction]
"Unweaving the Veil" celebrates the Feast of the Annunciation. I'd argue it's also a poem about deconstruction.
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“The Tao of Christ” [poem, clouds, and intriguing back story]
God spoke to me, and surprised me, through my own words as well as the words of a colleague this past week.
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“Questioning Plates” [poem and writing prompt]
What is the role of art in navigating national, ancestral, and personal reconciliation? Check out my new poem "Questioning Plates," as well as a writing prompt, that explores that question.
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Triptych for Cosmic Music [Advent pandemic poem]
Check out this Advent pandemic poem, which is one of my attempts at putting the past two years into words.
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What Makes Good Haiku? (hint: it’s not 5-7-5)
Many of us are quite preoccupied this week with holiday preparations. Yet I imagine many of us also yearn for some quiet space in the New Year for reflection. Haiku is a perfect form for this practice. Read on to learn more.
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They’re Here! Check Out These Brand New Events
I'm offering some brand new events, which is a key way I seek to "connect curious people with prayer and poetry so that we can find our true homes." I'd love to have you join me!
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A Protestant Talks with Saint Rocco [golden shovel poem]
Check out my new poem "A Protestant Talks with Saint Rocco," and learn more about the poetic form called golden shovel.
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Place, Neurodiversity, and Creative Practice: Interviewing Poets Jon and Elisa Rowe
Place. Relationship. Faith. Neurodiversity. Creative practices. Advice for new poets--poetry couple Jon and Elisa Rowe explore all this, and more, in this interview :).
Melanie Weldon-Soiset 