Poetry review – A SENSE OF TIPTOE: A vivid and vigorous collection by Karen Hayes tackles some down to earth issues relating to faith
religion
Poetry review – EMPIRE OF EDEN: P.W. Bridgman takes an in-depth look at a collection by Tom Laichas which reimagines the Book of Genesis
Virgin & Child: Michael Bartholomew-Biggs is intrigued by a new novel by Maggie Hamand in which a theological conundrum leads to tension – and ultimately violence – within the Vatican
A spiritual autobiography by Murray Bodo turns out to be an unexpectedly down-to-earth story
Two new collections from Murray Bodo and Michael McCarthy both show great compassion for human needs and weaknesses .
THE PASSOVER FILES – A poem sequence for Easter Week
In the weeks leading up to Easter, Michael Bartholomew-Biggs reflects on the surprising longevity of Frank Morison’s 1930 book which examines events surrounding the first Good Friday.
by Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, religion, year 2021 • Tags: Alex Josephy, books, poetry • 0 Comments
Poetry review – A NORTHUMBRIAN BOOK OF HOURS: Alex Josephy explores Neil Curry’s meditative prose-poems about St Cuthbert