Greetings everyone, I have just published a new poem, called "Towards The Light", which is based on a picture that struck me while staying at the Beauty From Ashes Ministry based in Hadlow, near Tonbridge. The poem calls us to follow Jesus, no matter how hard the pathway might be. In the end, for those … Continue reading New poem published.
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New poem – Update
Greetings everyone, I had hoped to be able to publish my new poem either today or tomorrow, but Word very kindly deleted my efforts. I had completed most of it but technical glitches mean I have lost everything. I will, when my temper has subsided, try again. Possibly tomorrow or Tuesday. Sorry about this. I … Continue reading New poem – Update
New poem on the way!
Greetings everyone, A new poem will be with you soon. I haven't written for some time now in view of being in the throes of moving house, dealing with divorce and with bereavement, amongst other things. The poem will tackle the dream-filled sleep of Pontius Pilate's wife during Jesus' trial. The provisional title will be … Continue reading New poem on the way!
TRIDUUM – The perfect read for Holy Week and the Easter season.
Greetings everyone, As the dark shadows of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday approach, it is time to read and reflect on Jesus' passion; how he fell into the hands of those who sought nothing but to do violence, suffering and ill-will on Him who had done nothing wrong. He, the Lord Jesus, the Lamb of … Continue reading TRIDUUM – The perfect read for Holy Week and the Easter season.
Second poem added
Greetings again. The second Franciscan poem called "Study" is now uploaded under the Franciscan poems section. There is still some more work to do on this section, namely the third way of service poem concerning Work needs to be written, and also a collective top poem on the three notes of the Order. That should … Continue reading Second poem added
The first of the two promised poems written
Greetings everyone, a new poem called "Prayer" has just been written and uploaded on to the site. It is one of my Franciscan poems and can be found in that category. A second Franciscan poem is to follow soon, maybe more. Do take a look everyone and check back a little later on. Thanks, Peter.
New verse
Greetings everyone, Two new poems will be written and uploaded today, either for the Franciscan section or new sonnets, or one for each section. Keep wondering! Pax, Peter.
More poems to come
Greetings everyone, The criminally neglected sonnets and Franciscan poems are to be seriously attended to over the coming weeks and months. The Franciscan poems are to do with the Principles which govern Third Order Franciscan thinking and life. The sonnets are to do with the miracles of Jesus. These are particularly challenging when trying to … Continue reading More poems to come
Yet another new poem!
Greetings everyone. The new poem I said that I was going to start working on has now been completed. It is called "Paradise" and can be found separately under the Pastoral poems section. It has been my intention to write such a poem, based as it is firstly on a wonderful old book nowadays called … Continue reading Yet another new poem!
Another poem being worked on
Yes, i know that i have just announced my latest poem called "Drowning"! But i just had to let you know that I will soon be working on another one very soon. Its title will be............ (think of another name for Heaven). Let me know your thoughts. Pax et bonum, Peter.