In his poem, “Modern Christmas,” J. S. Absher shows how even our commercial Christmas can summon us to love one another 🎄 Continue reading Modern Christmas 🎄

In his poem, “First Christmas,” J. S. Absher imagines the first Christmas as happening in spring, during lambing season 🎄 Continue reading First Christmas 🎄

In his triolet, “Christmas 2021,” J. S. Absher ponders the meaning of Christmas as we grow older 🎄 Continue reading Christmas 2021 🎄

In his poem, J. S. Absher questions a painter’s use of a dead tramp’s body to depict the crucified Lord. Continue reading Léon Bonnat, Christ on the Cross (Paris, 1874)

In his poem, “Star and Pomegranate,” J. S. Absher focuses on a figure in The Adoration of the Magi by Fra Angelico and Fra Filippo Lippi. Continue reading Star and Pomegranate

In his poem, “At Heaven’s Gate,” J. S. Absher considers how the world, under condemnation, may be redeemed by the Lord. Continue reading At Heaven’s Gate

In his poem, “Rescue,” J. S. Absher ponders our obligation to reach out to others in love, despite our failures. Continue reading Rescue