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Poem for Pentecost

“Pentecost” by Derek Walcott Better a jungle in the head than rootless concrete. Better to stand bewildered by the fireflies’ crooked street;   winter lamps do not show where the sidewalk is lost, nor can these tongues of snow speak for the Holy Ghost; the self-increasing silence of words dropped from a roof points along […]

Good Friday Poetry to Read Tonight

I found this treasure of Good Friday poetry, a good read to put things into context this Good Friday night: Good Friday: Poetry for reflection from Auden, Berry, Cairns and Levertov | Theology and Culture: a theoblog for creativity, pop culture and God stuff.

Haiku Thursday

3 Haiku for the day Rain drops falling down Diluting pollen strata Until tomorrow ——————– A loud clap I hear Bright light following outside Ugly reminders ———————- Focus of this Lent Forty days of wilderness Steps to light and life.