In her list poem, “Things to Do to Take Heart,” Jo Taylor chronicles ways we might chin up and get a new attitude. Continue reading Things to Do to Take Heart

In her poem, “Stouthearted,” Jo Taylor talks of her fatigue and asks to be reminded of things and people who have persevered through the tough times. Continue reading Stouthearted

In her poem, “Pitching the A,” Jo Taylor relates an out-of-control circumstance in which she finds herself asking to live every moment, even the difficult ones. Continue reading Pitching the A

In her poem, “Survival,” Jo Taylor speaks of the great needs around us and suggests an outcome if humankind is attentive to those needs. Continue reading Survival

In her poem, “Asses and Angel Wings,” Jo Taylor prayerfully pleads with the sovereign Heavenly Father to speak to his children. Continue reading Asses and Angel Wings

In her poem, “Freefall,” Jo Taylor reflects on how to deal with fear that riddles the body and soul of one dealing with illness or other debilitating circumstances. Continue reading Freefall

In her poem, “To Come to Naught,” Jo Taylor reflects on the first chapter of James’ gospel in which he exhorts the church to “count it all joy” in suffering. Continue reading To Come to Naught