Requiem

In her bittersweet poem “Requiem,” Valerie Hess carries us through the ups and downs of celebrating Christmas. Continue reading Requiem

Veni Emmanuel

In her poem “Veni Emmanuel,” Valerie Hess reminds us that Advent is ongoing. Continue reading Veni Emmanuel

In her poem “The Lobby at McKinley Park Lodge,” Valerie Hess people-watches and considers the present and future lives of the elderly. Continue reading The Lobby at McKinley Park Lodge

In her poem “Book of Hours,” Valerie Hess takes readers through the changes each day in a spiritual life. Continue reading Book of Hours

In his poem, Jeffrey Essmann reflects on Lent. Continue reading The 4th Week of Lent

In his poem ‘Standing Beneath the Spanish Cross at the Cloisters,’ Jeffrey Essmann reflects on an object in a museum. Continue reading Standing Beneath the Spanish Cross at the Cloisters

In his poem ‘Lament,’ Jeffrey Essmann presents a contemporary take on a complaint psalm. Continue reading Lament

In his poem, Fred Miller waxes eloquent about a honeybee. Continue reading The Honeybee

In his poem, Nathaniel Okolo ruminates about Peter the Apostle. Continue reading Good Old Peter!

In his confessional poem, ‘Companion,’ Nathaniel Okolo writes about finding refuge in Christ during times of distress. Continue reading Companion

In his poem, Nathaniel Okolo reflects on the crosses we bear. Continue reading Crosses

In his poem ‘One Day,’ Bill Dotson depicts the dreams of different people. Continue reading One Day