In this R.S. Thomas poem, two poets engage in the never-ending discussion of whether poetry is more craft or inspiration.
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Poets Talking Poetry over a Beer
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Alone on the Surface of a Turning Planet
Spiritual Sunday Reprinted from April 15, 2012 The Gospel reading for today’s Episcopalian/Anglican liturgy is the very human story of Thomas, who refused to believe reports that Jesus was alive. “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand […]
In Honor of a Nonagenarian
My mother turned 93 yesterday so I share this moving R. S. Thomas poem on visiting a woman turning 90.
A Hermit of the Rocks, Wind & Mist
R. S. Thomas’s powerful poem “Sea-Watching” compares waiting for the Holy Spirit with bird watching.
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For My Father’s 90th Birthday
I celebrate my father’s 90th birthday today with R. S. Thomas’ rich poem about visiting a 90-year-old woman.
Reach Out, Like Thomas, into the Darkness
R. S. Thomas’s poem about religious doubt calls for a leap of faith in the midst of darkness.
