Working out personal questions of faith within a novel might not be the best thing; however, it works for me.  [Two novels I’ve discussed within these pages, of course, that attempt to do the same thing are Mary Doria Russell’s The Sparrow and The Children of God, both of the science fiction genre, which I don’t normally read.  I’d highly recommend them.]  Of course, my characters have their own issues, and I can’t put words in their mouths.  But in a disaster situation (such as is the case in my novel), people do strange things, and they want to know why and how and what for?  Perfect for me, the author, who must do their bidding.

I’ve come across a few poems I’d like to share (along the lines of what I’m feeling today).  I’ve called the publisher about the first one, asking if I might publish the entire poem here, but the reprint guidelines state only 5% of the poem can be published.

So, I will send you to other websites that contain them.  The first is Luci Shaw’s “Subliminal Messages,” which offers an alternative way to see God, for those of us who are searching for any sign of Him.  You can read it here.  I especially like the part about “Maybe it was a message, subliminal, like….the rain tracks down the window glass, intimate as tears.”

And another from Luci Shaw called “Between the Lines.”  You can read it here.

And Mary Oliver’s “Song of the Builders” here.

Last but not least, is Mary Oliver’s “Yes!  No!” here.

Make this a brief lull in the midst of all the millions of chores and responsibilities you may have weighing on you this Wednesday afternoon.  Treat it like soul candy for the heart and mind.