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Why Poetry?

A reflection on the importance of poetry and why I write.

Posted byremcmahanApril 16, 2024May 16, 2024Posted inpoetryTags:National Poetry Month, poem, poems, poetry, spirituality, writing3 Comments on Why Poetry?

Burning Bushes

A poem of reflection about the beauty of a gold azalea in springtime.

Posted byremcmahanApril 6, 2024May 16, 2024Posted inpoetry, spiritualityTags:azaleas, Buddha, burning bush, poem, poetry, spirituality, springtime2 Comments on Burning Bushes

Mountain Laurel

A poem for National Poetry Month.

Posted byremcmahanApril 5, 2024May 13, 2024Posted inspiritualityTags:poems, poetry, spirituality1 Comment on Mountain Laurel

National Poetry Month: Ephemerals

For the plants that flower briefly once in the spring.

Posted byremcmahanApril 3, 2024May 17, 2024Posted inpoetryTags:american-history, cherokee, poetry; poems; ephemerals; National Poetry Month; violets, trail-of-tears, travel, waterfalls2 Comments on National Poetry Month: Ephemerals

Lenten Day Forty: Joanna Caldwell

I had a different idea in mind for this final Lenten series but changed it after reading a Facebook post from a friend, Joanna Caldwell.

Posted byremcmahanMarch 30, 2024May 17, 2024Posted inspiritualityTags:foot washing, Holy Saturday, Jesus Christ, Lent, love; service, spirituality3 Comments on Lenten Day Forty: Joanna Caldwell

Lenten Day Thirty-nine: Crucifixion

A poem by Hayden Carruth

Posted byremcmahanMarch 29, 2024May 17, 2024Posted inpoetry, spiritualityTags:contemplation, Hayden Carruth; Good Friday, Lent, poetry, spiritualityLeave a comment on Lenten Day Thirty-nine: Crucifixion

Lenten Day Thirty-eight (Maundy Thursday): Sadhu Sundar Singh

As we enter the three holiest days of Lent, and this particular Maundy Thursday, a story comes to mind, shared by Indian-Christian and mystic Sadhu Sundar Singh.

Posted byremcmahanMarch 28, 2024May 17, 2024Posted inspiritualityTags:Last Supper; Lent, Maundy Thursday, Sadhu Sundar Singh2 Comments on Lenten Day Thirty-eight (Maundy Thursday): Sadhu Sundar Singh

Lenten Day Thirty-Seven: Maya Angelou

Contemplations on forgiveness and grace.

Posted byremcmahanMarch 27, 2024May 17, 2024Posted inspiritualityTags:interfaith, spirituality4 Comments on Lenten Day Thirty-Seven: Maya Angelou

Lenten Day Thirty-six: Jesus of Nazareth

The importance of perseverance when we stumble on our path.

Posted byremcmahanMarch 26, 2024May 17, 2024Posted inspiritualityTags:contemplation, Holy Week, Lent, spiritualityLeave a comment on Lenten Day Thirty-six: Jesus of Nazareth

Lenten Day Thirty-five: Henri Nouwen

On this Monday of Holy Week, suffering is an appropriate theme as we move toward the cross of Good Friday.

Posted byremcmahanMarch 25, 2024May 17, 2024Posted inspiritualityTags:contemplation, Henri Nouwen; suffering, Lent, spirituality3 Comments on Lenten Day Thirty-five: Henri Nouwen

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