Literary Feast: Poetry and Prose

"People have been created by God with an aesthetic faculty that demands cultivation." Leland Ryken

Poetry, fiction, and essays about faith, love, and grace — as well as literature, travel, films, the outdoors, music, and anything else that draws us further up and further in.

For weary Christians looking for hope beyond platitudes. Suffering and joy converge here into our Battle Cry.

Celebrating All Things Literary

New poetry in classical forms, and the discovery of the English poetic tradition.

One poem a week, paired with a light-filled painting or photo. No noise, just poetry and joy. My words can be found at The Rabbit Room, Calla Press, Linebreak, and elsewhere. For grace and beauty!

Notes Toward a Study of Poetry

poetry, literature, art, and all the beautiful things through which heart sings to heart

Everything matters. Poetry by Mark Rico.

singing the Lord’s song in a strange land

Essays, poems, and musings on motherhood, nature, faith, delight, depression, and more.

Nothing is hidden except to be made manifest

Weave poetry into your life--joy, insights, literary devices, and history! Twice a month you will receive a poem and accompanying lesson that mines poetic treasures for you and your children! Each lesson will be available as a pdf download.

trying to tune into the deeper song, live in the truer story, and catch glimpses of the real home.

My personal Substack for poetry and whatever thoughts I have lying around.