golden nectar flows from your tongue your words feed my soul your grace— more precious than life –Terry Chitwood I began composing this poem by writing the last verse first. The last verse is a line from Psalm 63. This line radiates ripples of light in every direction. Having grace be more precious than life […]
Psalms and Creative Writing: Poetic Praise
When Christ is born within you and dwells in your heart, you see with new eyes and hear with new ears. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Colossians […]
The Moonlit Path: Shadow as Guide: Ashes
The shadow glides along the moonlit path, leaving ashes in its wake. –Terry Chitwood Ashes blow down the path, tiny whirlwinds scattering the past, whispering, “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust” (Anglican Book of Common Prayer). The past is dead and the future is shrouded in mist. Only the moment exists—the here and now—where change […]
Taoist Pearls, Wisdom for Writers: Moon Tear
white pearl a tear from the moon –Terry Chitwood String of pearls/ string of tears/necklace of words/ necklace of fears. Writing about suffering, sorrow, and sacrifice terrifies writers, evoking agonizing feelings, painful memories, and unpleasant thoughts. For readers, the above topics captivate them, making them cry, thrilling them with dramatic tension, and surprising them with […]
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