poetry

February 18, 2017

Flood of Thought

Every once in a while, I have what I like to think of as a flash flood of ideas. It seems that inspiration is everywhere and I can hardly jot down one idea before another demands my attention. It’s terrible and wonderful at the same time; I love to dream and brainstorm, but am frustrated Continue reading

Poetry

artist, composer, create, creative, frustrated artist, inspiration, musician, poem, poetry, writer problems, writer struggle

February 10, 2017

In the Image

I just finished reading St. Athanasius’ On the Incarnation and my heart is full as I ponder the awesomeness of its subject: the Word of God made flesh. I especially am captivated by the beauty of the Son of God as the Image of God and the restorer of humans created “in the image of God.” Continue reading

Faith, Musings, Poetry

athanasius, Christian poetry, faith, Image of God, incarnation, on the incarnation, poem, poet, poetry, theology, writing

February 7, 2017

Poetry Nugget

Sometimes when I go digging through my journals, I find little nuggets of poetry I forgot completely about. For instance… You’ve heard it said That “every cloud has a silver lining.” Well this is true… If you’re earthbound. What they fail to tell you- Those without wings- Is that every cloud is a horizon Behind Continue reading

Poetry

flight, flying, journal, new beginning, perspective, poem, poet, poetry, positive, silver lining, skies

January 23, 2017

Beginning in the End

I visited the catacombs today just outside of the Roman metropolis. I expected it to be creepy and a morbid part of me was excited to see some skeletons and shrouds. However, what I ended up finding: rows upon rows of empty tombs (the bodies in the areas open to tourists have been relocated) and Continue reading

Faith, Poetry, travel

afterlife, catacombs, christian, death, grave, heaven, life in death, poetry, rome

August 28, 2016

Well-read and Caffeinated: 10 Ideal Coffee/Tea and Book Pairings

It is a truth universally acknowledged that all readers in possession of a good book are in want of a delicious beverage to sip. But why settle for just any latte? In my opinion, books and coffee are like fine wine and cheese; you must pair them properly so as to derive the fullest enjoyment Continue reading

literary living

Anna Karenina, author, authors, Book, book review, books, bookworm, character, coffee, Fiction, literature, Little Women, novel, poetry, Reading, romance, writer, writing

July 28, 2016

Untuned

My heart is a violin With strings played to the breaking, And wound so tight I have no breath Since the hour of waking. Still sings my soul, though grown thin So lost among a score, And yearning for familiar rest I failed to love before. Continue reading

Poetry

emotion, express, heart, Imagery, longing, Music, poem, poet, poetry, sorrow, violin, yearning

July 3, 2016

Writing is Hard: A Lament

Writing is hard and I’ll tell you why: I am not the Bard and that makes me cry. Red pens are bloodstains on my poor first draft Despite prep-school refrains about the English “RAFT.” Well, dear school teachers, I must ask you now: Though you seemed to be preachers, I do not know how To find out my Continue reading

literary living, Poetry

english humor, english poem, poem, poetry, silly poem, struggle, the struggle is read, the struggle is real, writer problems, writing, writing humor, writing is hard, writing struggles

May 7, 2016

Immediately: Eight Poems Based on the Gospel of Mark

In reading through Mark, I was struck by the recurring use of the word “immediately.” It is used to characterize many aspects of Christ’s ministry on Earth, but I was especially drawn to its use in relation to instances of healing. As I pondered this motif and these stories, I found myself understanding them with Continue reading

Faith, Literature, Poetry

Bible, christ, Christian poetry, free verse, gospel, gospel of mark, healing, Immediately, Jesus, Mark, miracles, poem, poetry, prayer, Reading, sacred poetry

May 5, 2016

“Good Boy”

When I was in second grade, a dream came true: we got a dog. It was rather unexpected, but it was probably one of the happiest days of my life, never mind the fact that our new puppy was sent to live at Grandma and Grandpa’s house a month later (on my birthday no less…worst Continue reading

Musings, Poetry

dead pet, death, dog, good boy, grief, lost pet, pet, poetry, puppy, sad

March 16, 2016

Joy of Morning

God’s love is like a morning, Arising in my soul. A perfect, constant dawning, So warm and wonderful. . Though the earthly night surrounds, It cannot pierce within. Dark of death no more is found, Nor cold of pain and sin. . Day seems a bright beginning, Yet noontide is past. In Continue reading

Faith, Poetry

christian, Christian poetry, grace, hymn, love, peace, poet, poetry, praise, prayer, psalm, sunrise

January 12, 2016

Two Poems for Two Places

Driving across my home state of Arizona, I was struck not only by the differences between my Sonoran Desert home and White Mountain destination, but by the subtle similarities between the two. While it might seem odd that I was able to find any commonality between these so apparently distinct places, I sensed a certain artistic Continue reading

Poetry

arizona, az, beauty, books, cacti, cactus, climate, common, common theme, desert, different, idea, inspiration, intrigue, nature, nature poetry, pine, pine tree, poem, poet, poetry, saguaro, similar, snow, sonoran, strength, theme, white mountains, writer, writing

December 15, 2015

Graveyard Library

Upon finishing up my finals and juries today, I found my mind in a muddle, so I did the natural thing: I went exploring. In doing such, I happened upon a cemetery and spent a great deal of time wandering and wondering. To any outside observer, I was just another a college girl in an ugly Christmas sweater Continue reading

Scribblings