Poetry for Illness
What would you say, in a poem, to a friend facing a serious diagnosis? How might your experience provide wisdom? Is there a poem that ... you could share?
Megan Willome Posts
Which Blue Sky Do You See Today? • Poetry Prompt
A More Perfect Color of the Sky Three years ago, we went to New York City and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. A Look at the Museum’s Memorial Hall One of the striking displays is a giant wall with 2,983 watercolor...
Windows and Trees • Poetry Prompt
LIKE VIEWING A LIVE POEM, UNFOLDING IN SEASON-TIME Each morning I open the blinds covering all my windows. The light looks in and I look out. Whichever window I happen to be nearest shows an ever-changing view of various trees....
Introducing Poetry Co-Coordinators
Poetry allows us to explore chronic illness – the symptoms, confusion, loss, grief, and uncertainty, the moments, days, and small victories from a different perspective, to journey with words, follow where they lead, and to give voice to difficult emotions and challenging days, to touch the wellspring of our faith and discover God’s still small voice in new and deeper ways.
