In “Light Before the Sun: Poems,” Sr. Sharon Hunter explores family, dysfunction, and beauty to find resolution and understanding.
Poets and Poems: D.S. Martin and “The Role of the Moon”
In “The Role of the Moon,” poet D.S. Martin pays tribute to the metaphysical poets, creating new poems inspired by 17th century poets.
Poets and Poems: Catherine Lawton and “Where All Things Meet, Mirror & Mingle”
In “Where All Things Meet, Mirror & Mingle,” poet Catherine Lawton fully integrates faith and life into a cohesive whole.
Poets and Poems: Tobi Alfier and “Goodbye Kisses”
“Goodbye Kisses: Poems” by Tobi Alfier explores the aftermath of broken relationships and the aftermath of heartbreak.
Poets and Poems: Nikki Grimes and “Twice Blessed”
“Twice Blessed” by poet Nikki Grimes tells stories of the items deposited in and sold by secondhand store and yard sales.
Poets and Poems: Alexander Voloshin and “Sidetracked”
Alexander Voloshin published one major poetry work, an epic poem about the Russian Revolution, emigres, and Hollywood entitled “Sidetracked.”
Poets and Poems: Linda Nemec Foster and “Amber Necklace of Gdansk”
In “Amber Necklace from Gdansk,” poet Linda Nemec Foster explores the land and heritage of her Polish ancestors – and finds herself.
Artists and Poems: Julian Peters and “Nature Poems to See By”
In “Nature Poems to See By,” Julian Peters uses comic art to illustrate and deepen the understanding of classic poems.
Alan Jacobs Writes a Biography of “Paradise Lost”
Alan Jacobs, in his biography of “Paradise Lost,” explains that the poem by John Milton serves as a cultural mirror.
Poets and Poems: Marjorie Maddox and “Hover Here”
The poems of “Hover Here” by Marjorie Maddox sit gently and quietly, taking their turn and waiting to be read.
J.R.R. Tolkien, Motorcars, and “The Bovadium Fragments”
In “The Bovadium Fragments,” J.R.R. Tolkien used allegory to oppose a road proposal and lampoon archaeologists.
Poets and Poems: Seth Wieck and “Call Out Coyote”
In “Call Out Coyote: Poems,” Seth Wieck demonstrates a love and respect for the people, history, and geography of the Texas Panhandle.
Poets and Poems: Dave Brown and “I Don’t Usually But”
In “I Don’t Usually, But,” poet Dave Brown considers the things that become more important as you grow older.
Poets and Poems: Emily Patterson and “The Birth of Undoing”
In “The Birth of Undoing,” poet Emily Patterson reflects on the common place of motherhood and how extraordinary it is.
Poets and Poems: Rhina Espaillat and “For Instance”
To read “For Instance: Poems” by Rhina Espaillat is like looking in a mirror and realizing you’re looking at yourself.
Poets and Poems: Mary Meriam and “Then Flew My Caw Away”
The poems of “Then Flew My Caw Away” by Mary Meriam have a sharpness and toughness about broken relationships.
Poets and Poems: Erin Murphy and “Mother as Conjunction”
“Mother as Conjunction” by poet Erin Murphy is a moving, engaging, and innovative way to remember and memorialize.
Poets and Poems: Dave Malone and “Bypass”
In his poetry collection “Bypass,” Dave Malone writes of the people and everyday events that shape our lives.
Poets and Poems: Linda Nemec Foster and the Extraordinary Ordinary
Poet Linda Nemec Foster blends family, ancestors, geography, and her own life in a moving, often riveting way.
Poets and Poems: Sarah Carey and “Bloodstream”
In “Bloodstream: Poems,” Sarah Carey considers her family and her heritage, and how they’ve fused to shape the people she knows and loves.