Category Archives: Poetry
Pandemic Prayer
More than a year ago, I wrote this poem. It’s encouraging to think that we’re finally getting close to the end of this pandemic. Pandemic Prayer by ARHuelsenbeck Lord, I pray for an end to this pandemic and yet, as … Continue reading
Link: Let All Earth Give Thanks
Are you thankful for nature? Click the link and scroll down to hear the author read her poem.
Presence
Presence when I notice my blessings—an intricate weed blossoma double rainbowa check in the mail—my burdens grow lighterthey float away altogether I send up little prayers of gratitudemy heart is freehurt is healedthe day brightens like a kiss my God … Continue reading
Tongue Twister
The Tortured Tongue Tongue torturing, tasting, tantilizingSweet and sour, spicy and saucyBitter biter, bracken and brokenHurting, healing, holding, beholden Asparagus artichoke apple appetizerFortified frozen frankfurters fibrillatingWaxen wieners winking wineGasping grapes on vintage vine Jelly jugular jumping jamsPurple plums, plump peppery … Continue reading
Heaven
I am a huge Beatles fan and I love almost everything John Lennon ever wrote. Except the lyrics to Imagine. This poem is a rebuttal of the song. believe there is a heaven this world is closer to hell than I ever … Continue reading
Surprise!
I wrote this poem for OctPoWriMo last year. Surprise! by ARHuelsenbeck A surprise is something you weren’t expecting But delights you nonetheless. Not delighted? Give it time. There’s a life at stake— Not just yours, though yours is important. There’s … Continue reading
Review of The Crafty Poet: A Portable Workshop, by Diane Lockward
Poetry is a source of delight for me, and I’ve always wished I could write poetry, but my attempts in elementary and high school were lame. A few years ago I tried again, by working through a book I’d originally … Continue reading
The Psalm Project #53
This is the last Psalm that I wrote for The Psalm Project–over a year’s worth. I really enjoyed this project, so much so that I may someday revisit Psalms and write another 50 or so. Thank you for taking this … Continue reading
The Psalm Project #52
He determines the numbers of the stars and calls them each by name (Psalm 147:4). Dear God, the cosmos You created is so vast we cannot comprehend it. We invent powerful telescopes and cameras and send them into space and … Continue reading
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