By Mark Kodama Madam Eglantyne, the Believer The Knights of Acre He was not afraid to die for Christ. At long last, crashed rather than conquered by spears, stones and lances, he sank to the ground and joyfully passed to heaven with the martyr’s crown, triumphant. It was indeed a gentle death with … Continue reading The Battle of Acre
Prince of Peace
By Mark Kodama Birth of Jesus Christ Prince of Peace, Son of God, Son of Man, Virgin birth in a trough in Bethl’hem Bring the word of the Lord to wick’d man. The Lord’s Angel to Mary did say, Call the Son “Jesus” on Christmas day. He is Emanuel, light of our way. … Continue reading Prince of Peace
“Ithaca” (Haiku 196-203)
By Thomas Page A father and son, Telemachus and The lost Odysseus Penelope’s basket and Sisyphus’ rock; Both always undone Dyed-blue bearded god, Brother heavenly thundered, Mimics by shaking Homer’s xenia, Custom hospitality, Stories and cyclops Boiling marrow Dry from bones, fear slowly cooks Courage from strong legs The eagle and geese War in Penelope’s … Continue reading “Ithaca” (Haiku 196-203)
Tommy Haiku “Heroes” (Haiku 172-177)
By Thomas Page O Calliope, The muse of epics help the Cantor remember An aristeia, Canticle of combat, Divinely desir’d Types in literature Are found everywhere; Errant hero in us all Echoing someone Else’s voice, marked by quote marks, Calling on muses Your pompê, pompê Errant xenos lost On this kingdom’d rock and hall
Academy of the Heart And Mind 