Monthly Archives: November 2014
Because Poetry is Best in the Fall
Dylan Thomas is quickly becoming favorite poet, and there is good reason this is one of his most popular poems. Sometimes it takes a poet to breathe fresh life into something we already know. And it seems so perfect to read this on a frosty morning, enjoy: And death shall have no dominion. Dead men […]
Eternity is in the Pieces
Since being married we have moved often enough to make it tiresome. And in my short life thus far I have loved far too many people who are stretched across this globe. I hate moving, for so many reasons, but aside from all the packing and unpacking, calling utility companies, and finding new running routes, […]
Puritan Poets
The Puritans certainly had their flaws; but they did have a splendid picture of God’s glory and the subsequent joy of looking to him. Leave it to them to make beautiful, theologically-rich poetry. This is my heaven on earth, But I need the force, energy, impulses of thy Spirit to carry me on the way […]
Hate The Church, Hate Jesus
The Church, we treat her with such disdain. My generation may be the most critical of her yet. My generation, who claims open-mindedness and tolerance, is perhaps the most intolerant and insolent group when it comes to The Church. I include myself in that description, because I too have found myself quick to find fault […]
A Vote and a Poet
I received my ballot in the mail and felt that usual Election Day weight of dread. I hate politics, but voting is a privilege I don’t want to squander, so, I researched the candidates and measures and put my pen to paper. And Dylan Thomas’ words rang impossibly clear. Firstly, because I am thankful we […]
Oceans Never Fill 