Want to Enjoy (& Write?) Some Lullabies this Autumn?
Then Join My Book Booster & Responsive Lullaby Club 🙂 Join me this autumn for a Welcome Calm, Silence Tyrants: Adult […]
Poetry in Daily Life, Uncategorized
Taunting Tyrants: Holy Humor and God’s Best Practical Joke
Last spring, in the midst of my anguish over the direction my country has taken following the re-election of President Trump, I found myself returning to a favorite childhood pastime: rhymes. [Guest post by Penelope Squashbuckles]
“Zephyr Wind Talks to a Kite in Athens, Greece” [sestina poem, and fascinating back story]
On this Clean Monday, I’m delighted to share my sestina poem “Zephyr Wind Talks to a Kite in Athens, Greece.” I also explore the mysterious ways this poem seemingly wrote itself.
Healing Words: Poetry and Trauma, Poetry in Daily Life, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
How Does Poetry Dance with Grief? An Interview with Hospice Chaplain Maureen Ceidro [interview]
In this interview, hospice chaplain Maureen Ceidro shares stories and advice about engaging poetry with those who are mourning.
Poetry and Politics, Poetry in Daily Life, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
Two Ekphrastic Poems: “Headless Mary” and “Mary and MAGA” [guest post]
My friend Judy Walsh-Mellett shares two ekphrastic poems inspired by two different statues of Mary: “Headless Mary” and “Mary and Maga.”
Poetry Across Time and Space, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
Zephaniah 1: How Poetry Describes “The Day of the Lord.”
What poetic elements in Zephaniah 1 strengthen its apocalyptic “Day of the Lord” message?
Poetry Across Time and Space, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
Psalm 62: Ancient Poetry with Contemporary Power
I explore distinctive poetic elements that continue to heighten the perennial message of Psalm 62.
Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
Fresh Perspective on Women & Poetry in the Bible
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.
Poetry in Daily Life
“A Game of Oware in Ghana” [poem]
I’m thrilled to share a new poem about the popular pebble game Oware, from Ghana.
Healing Words: Poetry and Trauma, Poetry and Politics, Poetry in Daily Life, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith, The Process of Poetry
How Collaborative Poetry Strengthens Heart Courage [poem & commentary]
Nine poets demonstrate how writing a poem together nourishes the heart, and strengthens courage in chaotic times.