Overcoming the Herod Thought (New Poem by Polly Castor)
The Christ came to overcome the hubris of evil, then and now.
Poetry by me
Anointed Hands (New Thanksgiving Poem by Polly Castor)
Glorify the sacraments of daily life with thanksgiving!
God’s Approval (New Poem by Polly Castor)
We need to
take in infinite love
with grace; receive it
openly and gratefully,
letting its benediction
settle on us like
like warming rays…
This is My Territory (New Poem by Polly Castor)
This poem clarifies where I’m at right now and marks my territory.
When We Do That We Sing (New Poem by Polly Castor)
This poem attempts to capture the instruction I found so helpful in learning to sing.
Camping Trip 2019 Summary Poem (and Route Map)
This poem and its map summarize a fabulous five week camping trip together with our daughter to eastern Canada.
Red Light, Green Light (New Poem by Polly Castor)
That hunch,
the gut knowing
that yes,
I should go ahead with this
but absolutely not with that…
Fragrant Explosion (New Poem by Polly Castor)
A few warm days and boom.
The lilacs erupt
like detonating fireworks,
Interlude of Utter Unwinding (New Poem by Polly Castor)
When we cease all our trying, we hear better.
How to Resurrect (New Easter Poem by Polly Castor)
Resist hurt,
Refuse to be defeated,
Release blame,
Assuage guilt…
Stripes Across the Ground (Haiku by Polly Castor with Photos)
– Stripes Across the Ground Golden hour in the forest April sun slung low Wafting the first fresh mild air. Deep yellow light stains The earth’s floor saturated Luscious and precious. Trees starting to bud Each branch tipped courageously With shy hints of pink. In strong intense strokes Shadows slashing underfoot Stripes across the ground. … Read more
Fountain (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Droplets in free fall
spilling over the edge,
released from the pack, plunging
tear-shaped and suddenly isolated,
not in control at all.
Spring Break Shenanigans (New Poem by Polly Castor with Photos)
Too soon I take her back
and oh my gosh
next time I see her
she’ll be graduating!
Then what?
This Too Will Melt (New Poem with Snow Photos)
Taking photos
early Monday morning
either out windows or from
our front porch as I gape
in my slippers at the magical
snow clad landscape…
How to Hallow God’s Name (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Follow Jesus’ example,
by dwelling continually
and consciously
with divine Love…
Matter Doesn’t Matter (New Metaphysical Poem by Polly Castor)
Matter seems to be here but
the first law of thermodynamics
is that something cannot come
from nothing, so matter
did not create itself.