Tag Archives: poetry
Take Courage, Dear Heart
Don’t be afraid Don’t be afraid Don’t be afraid I threw planets into orbit I filled air and sea And I fashioned you Don’t be afraid Don’t be afraid Don’t be afraid I led you out of slavery I fed you in the desert And I brought holiness to you Don’t be afraid Don’t be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 