Tag: Poetry
Simcha Fisher: Poetry for your wall
The mark of a good poem is that it can be read over and over again, at different stages of your life, and it won't go stale. Here are 15 you should have a look at.
Poets who are Catholic explain faith’s influence on their craft
"A poet's worldview and beliefs influence everything he or she writes. Sometimes, those beliefs are stated in poetry—but they're always implied one way or another," said poet and writer Dana Gioia, a former California Poet Laureate.
From atheist to believer
From St Augustine’s Confessions to the testimonies of RCIA candidates in our parishes, conversion stories have a power to fascinate and inspire. None more...
Poem of hope, memory wins
Hope and the power of memory are themes that celebrated Sydney poet Meredith Wattison explored in her winning poem for this year’s Australian Catholic...
Katherine’s poetry inspired by faith
Moorebank parishioner Katherine Webb hopes to inspire others to pray with Scripture through her poetry.
Spinning a Yarn
The art of poetry is alive and thriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Earlwood, where year 5 student and future writing...
Kevin Donnelly: British Schools ditch Poetry – Tragic Mistake!
The situation in Australia is equally as bad where poetry has virtually disappeared from the English classroom
There’s a point (and maybe a prize) to poetry during a...
National competition opens during a 'perfect time for poetry'
The Prime Minister may be recommending jigsaw puzzles to get us through months of social distancing,...
50 poems to print and hang on the wall
Every so often, I get a bee in my bonnet about poetry. When we homeschooled, we read and sometimes memorised poems. We've since moved...
Poetic voice finally sees light of day
A new collection of poetry reveals the talent of a little-known Sydney poet who was much admired by all who knew him, including a...
Prize honours inspirational poet
Les Murray would welcome the competition for young composers, says long-time friend.
Les Murray the mystic remembered
Australia’s poet Les Murray was a mystic who regarded all reality as “suffused with the presence of God".
