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Tag: Poems

Month in Review: April 2022 (and Blog Break)

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 ~ Lory ~ 23 Comments

Literature I dedicated this month to Reading the Theatre, and though at first I thought I might read two or three books, it was so much fun I found it hard to stop. Of course, any time of year is great to read theatre-themed books, but an occasional binge seems to increase the fun for … Continue reading Month in Review: April 2022 (and Blog Break)

Talitha Koum: A Poem

April 17, 2022April 23, 2022 ~ Lory ~ 6 Comments

Some years ago I spent an Advent season studying the stories of people who were raised from the dead in the New Testament. All the healing stories raise so many questions for me -- I want to know more about the background of these special individuals, and what their experience might have been. I ended … Continue reading Talitha Koum: A Poem

A journey with Jonah, with a poem

July 19, 2020July 18, 2020 ~ Lory ~ 4 Comments

As I've continued with my project of reading the Bible in one year, the program I'm using doesn't necessarily go through the Old Testament in order. Occasionally it breaks the sequence to skip to a later book, before returning to the traditional list. After many, many books about the kings of Israel and their misdeeds … Continue reading A journey with Jonah, with a poem

we cover up the roots: a poem

July 4, 2020July 12, 2020 ~ Lory ~ 6 Comments

I appreciate the work of John Fox, who connects poetry writing, self development, and soul healing. His books are full of inspiring stories, example poems, and writing exercises, along with lots of quotations from poets and other artists. They encourage me to stop worrying about being good or correct, and just enjoy messing around with … Continue reading we cover up the roots: a poem

Crisis: a poem

May 1, 2020July 19, 2020 ~ Lory ~ Leave a comment

Written in a time of transition a few years ago, this poem may not have have much literary value, but the process of working it out was valuable for me. The Greek krisis means turning point, as in the decisive moment of a disease leading to either recovery or death. I decided to take that … Continue reading Crisis: a poem

Marriage – a poem

February 18, 2020July 18, 2020 ~ Lory ~ 6 Comments

Continuing with the theme from my previous post, here is a poem about that most wonderful, challenging adventure of living and loving together. Marriage It’s not all flowers and Valentines, Nor kisses and endearing words, Not after the first few rosy years When the freshness has worn off. It’s having our four feet planted On … Continue reading Marriage – a poem

Mother Holle – a poem

December 17, 2019July 18, 2020 ~ Lory ~ 3 Comments

Sometimes I write poetry. It may not be very good, but it gives me pleasure. I don't have a regular time or method for doing this. A phrase or sentence comes into my head and rolls around till I do something with it. Or I observe something, an outwardly visible image that wants to be … Continue reading Mother Holle – a poem

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  • Month in Review: April 2022 (and Blog Break)
    Month in Review: April 2022 (and Blog Break)
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    What the rich young man said - a poem
  • Talitha Koum: A Poem
    Talitha Koum: A Poem
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    You made me read it: The Language Instinct
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