What does it look like to write a poem with other people? Here’s the story of one group of contemplatives who came together to create shared verse.
Writer Heather Caliri reflects on how illustrating poetry not only helps her neurodivergent mind, but also helps her heal in response to abuse.
My recently published poem, “Jaspers in a Basket,” reflects Biblical images and grammatical styles. I share the poem, as well as some commentary, in this latest post.
Check out my new poem “Dithyramb* for My Club Feet.” What is a dithyramb, and what is it like to live with (and even celebrate) club feet? Read on to learn more! 🙂
My friend and colleague Julia Rocchi considers crucial questions regarding the relationship between poetry and prayer.
Check out my recent book review for “The Trees Witness Everything” by Victoria Chang, whose poetry offers a thrilling pursuit of what cannot be described.
Check out my poem “Perichoresis: Divine Choreography,” including commentary on the word “perichoresis,” and the form I use in this poem, which I’m calling “scattershot.”
What does our faith have to say about money? And how can we respond with hope and truth to growing inequalities in our world? This prayer (and commentary) offer one way forward.
How does poetry impact our spiritual formation, as well as our ability to read the Bible? The challenging text of the slaughter of the innocents in Matthew 2 offers a powerful case study.
I’m thrilled to announce that my cinquain poem, “Etymology of the Word ‘Parable,'” has won the 2022 WWPH Writes the Holidays Contest :). Check out my poem, and an explanation of its form, here.
