by phillipw | Mar 26, 2026 | Uncategorized, VI
Mary and Thorns Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem We wonder, then, how many were her thorns, Her woe stabs, as the years went by before He wore the crown of thorns, his harsh spur thorns That spun him...
by phillipw | Mar 15, 2026 | NA, PR, VI
Intercessory Prayer Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem When I was young and stupid, I went on a fast Against the war in Vietnam. I thought My hope would wing its way to where Christ, glassed In his...
by phillipw | Mar 5, 2026 | BL, BU, CH, JE, PA, VI
That Hand Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem I cannot understand why everyone Misunderstands that hand raised up, that palm Turned towards the viewer. Black and white keen nun Assumes that Jesus...
by phillipw | Mar 4, 2026 | AE, BE, ES, HI, LA, LO, MO, Uncategorized, VI
A Trinity of Beauties Female and Male Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Where Lakshmi lies, see beauties all complete, Replete abundance and prosperity. She holds her pure perfection in her suite (Of...
by phillipw | Feb 9, 2026 | HA, LO, MO, VI
The Beauty of the Body of Lord Hanuman Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem A bird of prey delivered holy food for Anjana. Held up hands received the gift. Her eating of it made her womb to soar There in the...
by phillipw | Jan 9, 2026 | AN, BA, BR, FL, HA, IM, LU, VI
Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Imagine banjos made of silk, their strings Of satin and their cases made of cloth That’s stiffened just enough so music sings Its melodies as if a luna moth Has met the...
