Crowdsourcing [poem and commentary]
My new poem “Crowdsourcing” explores how gardening and foraging can shape our relationships.
Poetry in Daily Life
poem
Poetry and Politics
Conducting January 6th [poem]
I wrote the poem “Conducting January 6th” to explore the layered meanings of this Epiphany feast day, which is now loaded in the contemporary US mindset.
Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
Jaspers Jumble in a Basket [poem and commentary]
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.
Poetry in Daily Life, The Process of Poetry
My Poem Then, My Poem Now [poem, prompt, & commentary]
How can we dialogue with our younger selves in a way that honors both versions of who we are? My new poem “My Poem Then, My Poem Now” considers this question, and offers a prompt in response.
Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
Dithyramb* for My Club Feet [poem]
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! 🙂
Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
What Makes a Poem a Prayer? What Makes a Prayer a Poem? [guest commentary]
My friend and colleague Julia Rocchi considers crucial questions regarding the relationship between poetry and prayer.
Poetry in Daily Life, The Process of Poetry
“Why I Write Poetry” [guest poem and commentary]
In both verse and prose, my friend and colleague Ginge Sivigny shares why she writes poetry.
Poetry and Politics, Poetry in Daily Life, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
Perichoresis: Divine Choreography [poem, and “scattershot” form commentary]
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.”
Poetry in Daily Life
“A Blessing for My Neighbor Jim” [poem]
Check out my new poem, “A Blessing for My Neighbor Jim.”
Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith, The Ancients Speak: Poetry from Yesteryear
Why the Stakes are High: Poetry, the Bible, & the Slaughter of the Innocents [commentary & sonnet]
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.