My friend Judy Walsh-Mellett shares two ekphrastic poems inspired by two different statues of Mary: “Headless Mary” and “Mary and Maga.”
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.
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.
I’m delighted to share my latest poem, “Night Sky Ghazal,” as well as some superpowers of the ghazal poetic form.
I’m thrilled not only to share my pantoum poem “Hymn for the Front Porch Rocking Chair,” but also some commentary on the pantoum’s superpowers.
My poem “Bound for Foxe’s Book?” explores my own journey with the well-known 16th-century hagiography Foxe’s Book of Martyrs.
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.
My new poem “Crowdsourcing” explores how gardening and foraging can shape our relationships.
