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Isaac Watts is the author of two of the most widely known hymns of the cross. Since my favorite, “Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed,” was the subject of a very good article by Ryan Martin at Religious Affections, I will be content to encourage you to read that there. The other, “When I Survey [...] Richard Wilbur, who turned 90 this year, has published 11 collections of poetry, 10 plays (translating three more from other languages) as well as various prose and critical pieces. Among his various recognitions are two Pulitzers, and two appointments to the post of Poet Laureate of the United States. He is, perhaps, our [...] I was reminded this week, by a combination of teaching the 4-6th grade boys Sunday School class (re: the prayer in the garden and betrayal of Jesus) and the presentation of our church’s Passion Week music and scripture program, that some of my favorite hymns are closely tied to Passion Week events and themes. [...] My poem, “Muse, Incognito,” originally published in Eclectica, debuts today at Whale Sound. Whale Sound is a neat project that seeks to nudge poetry back towards the vein of oral performance, in which, of course, it had its origins. Nic Sebastian, proprietor of Whale Sound, presents a great reading of my poem. I know you’ll enjoy [...] As many of you know, my first date with the lovely Angela was on or about February 12th, 1993, back when I was convinced I’d never be a poet. These days, however, my poetic spirit re-invigorated, I try to write her one every Valentine’s Day and for her birthday. Since I’ve been intrigued with form [...] Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, After recently being convinced of the necessity of developing religious affections in my children, we have begun singing some of the more theological, God-centered hymns in our family devotions. One benefit is exposure to some great texts. Another is discovering all the original stanzas of the more familiar texts, some of which have [...] How’s that for a polynomial? So we are 7 days (or 23 percent) into National Poetry Writing Month, to which I’ve committed. I’ve written a poem four of the seven days. If I finish out the month flawlessly I’ll have 27 poems. I don’t even want to think about makeup poems. [...] I’d just thought that you’d like to know that I have so far made good on my National Poetry Writing Month commitment. Of course, we’re only two days in . . . At any rate, I’ve been considering I Tim 1 for the last couple days, and, through my thoughts this Good Friday, it became the seed [...] |
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