'Not Alone'
a new poem featured in A Thrill of Hope, from ClayJar Review
Hello, Poetry Friend
An early Christmas present! I have not one but two poems featured in the new edition of The Clayjar Review, A Thrill of Hope.
The first one is set at the Annunciation, Luke 1:26-38. It’s titled “Not Alone.”
I originally wrote this one as an ekphrastic poem for the Sacred Poetry Contest sponsored by Catholic Literary Arts. Here’s the painting I used as inspiration.
“Mary and the Angel” by Kelsey McIntyre
I like how the painting leaves a lot to the imagination. I like the blue to the left and the red in the center. And I like the clay jar up in the right-hand corner.
Happy poeming! and Merry Christmas!
Megan
This is a fantastic poem, Megan. I thought even more highly of it when I read your description and saw it was ekphrastic.
“Let me hold onto the hem of your wing
until I learn to live in this same room,
with these same clothes, and me,
Mother of God, not alone.”
Short and oh-so-powerful! Loved this piece, Megan.