Backward Mutters

Category: poetry

  • Proverbs 5 and Great Poetry, Part 1

    In preparation for Valentine’s Day and in partial fulfillment of Proverbs 5:19, it’s time to do some work studying some of the great master’s endeavors on, er, “seeking satisfaction.” John Donne is one of my favorites. Here is a poem he wrote for his wife, Anne. ELEGY XX.TO HIS MISTRESS…

  • Where is This Pointing? or What You Need to Know about The Golden Compass

    You’ve seen it on FoxNews. You’ve heard Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League, harangue about it. You’ve gotten dozens of emails calling for its boycott. But what’s all the fuss about The Golden Compass? What should I look for if I read the trilogy or see the movie? How…

  • A Friend’s Passing

    I’ve been thinking about death lately as I’ve witness a friend’s body succumb to cancer. In particular I’ve been reflecting on a poem by metaphysical poet, George Herbert which is entitled, “Death.” I’ve taken liberties with updating the spelling and language. Death, you were once an uncouth, hideous thing,Nothing but…