The Two Great Lights (a sestina inspired by the solar eclipse)
As I write, the moon is in its waning crescent; there’ll be a new moon in two days which means […]
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The Spirit declares (a poem for Pentecost – part inspired by the book of Hebrews)
The Spirit declares, “The way is now shown,” Let Spirit and truth bring life to these stones
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The fear that I will never penetrate the hard-heartedness of my fellow Christians
It’s not their underlying theology, but their cognitive dissonance.
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The fear that I will waste my talents
I don’t fear God’s judgement. I fear his generosity.
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The fear that terrible things will happen to me
A reflection on my recurring fears that terrible things will happen to me. And why I need imagination.
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The fear that God won’t keep me good
A reflection on my fear that God will not keep me good, but let me wander from the “straight and narrow”.
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The fear that God won’t answer my prayers
A reflection on my fear that God will not answer my prayers, and just be silent.
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A sonnet on the Trinity (a poem)
I did not want a solo deity
For I had heard that God is Trinity
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A list poem on the Trinity (a poem) (part inspired by the Nicene Creed)
With many names, but just one Name,
Each is God
And each is Lord.
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An acrostic on the Trinity (a poem)
Try me. The door is open.
Reach beyond my surface self
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A blackout poem on the Trinity (a poem)
ALL other … The the and the
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Three haikus on the Trinity (a poem)
In kindness, equal. In ability, boundless. In fellowship holy.
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Three limericks on the Trinity (a poem)
They say don’t say much on the Trinity
Lest you show a human affinity
For getting it wrong.
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A palindrome poem on the Trinity (a poem) (part inspired by Ephesians 1:7-10)
Mysteries of time
Are coming to fulfilment —
And all the blessings of heaven
Are promised to us in Christ
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A villanelle on the Trinity (a poem)
God, besides whom, there is none. Rock of waters, fount of flame, Holy Spirit, Father, Son.
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A sestina on the Trinity (a poem)
Beginning with your word, the Word.
“Light.” You spoke and there was life.
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The fire of day 50: a poem for Pentecost (with pictures)
A wild sweeping of pneumatic might,
A swelling river of air in flight.
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On giving to the poor: ‘The Silent Finance Awards’ (a comedy based on Matthew 6:1–4)
DEREK: But the thing about money is that if you make a big deal about it, you’re kind of defeating the point.
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The rich young ruler: ‘The Sacrifice of Inheritance’ (a drama based on Matthew 19:16–30)
MATTHEW: I think it’s very easy to think of something as righteous, if it means you can generate wealth and pass it on to your children.
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Jesus sends out the twelve: ‘The Miracle Method’ (a satire based on Matthew 5:5–15)
EZRA: I could make you very, very rich. And I’m willing to bet, that’s the one thing this Jesus fella has never promised you.
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