In the weeks following Pentecost 2023, I wrote a series of poems that celebrate the Trinity.
The website Jericho Writers has a lovely article explaining various different poetry forms, with examples — this series explores some of them.
There are a number of symbols used for the Trinity; the featured images show a portion of a triquetra.
(I also have poems specifically celebrating the Holy Spirit, which can be used at Pentecost – see them here.)
To give you a feel for what is in each one:
- My favourite is the palindrome poem — it’s a contemplative and inspiring take on Ephesians 1, plus the second half of the poem is the first half in reverse
- The list poem is packed full of trinitarian theology, but it’s also fun
- The three limericks are short, easy-going and fun (but still reverent!)
- The sestina, villanelle and haikus are all contemplative and like prayers
- The sonnet focuses on Jesus and is about my journey of faith
- The acrostic is like a prayer of invitation
- The black out poem might appeal to CS Lewis fans
Picture by me. Made using Procreate.
- A sestina on the Trinity (a poem)
Beginning with your word, the Word. “Light.” You spoke and there was life. - A villanelle on the Trinity (a poem)God, besides whom, there is none. Rock of waters, fount of flame, Holy Spirit, Father, Son.
- 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
- 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.
- Three haikus on the Trinity (a poem)In kindness, equal. In ability, boundless. In fellowship holy.
- A blackout poem on the Trinity (a poem)ALL other … The the and the
- An acrostic on the Trinity (a poem)Try me. The door is open. Reach beyond my surface self
- 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.
- A sonnet on the Trinity (a poem)I did not want a solo deity For I had heard that God is Trinity
