Writing

Hymn against Heaven

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

Hymn against Heavenby Michael R. BurchAs curiously formal as the rose,the imperious Word growsuntil its sheds red-gilded leaves:then heaven grieveslov..

Invisible Priests

A Story by Earl Schumacker

A simple Catholic Perspective on Covid 19

Snarkin' Larkin

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

Abideby Michael R. Burchafter Philip Larkin's "Aubade"It is hard to understand or accept mortality―such an alien concept: not to be.Perhaps unse..

Procreation Inflation

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

Procreation InflationbyMichael R. Burch(for the Religious Right)“Be fruitful and multiply”...great advice, for a fruitfly!But for women an..

Various Heresies

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

Various HeresiesBible Libelby Michael R. BurchIf Godis good,half the Bibleis libel.NOTE: I came up with this epigram to express my conclusions after r..

Wander Not, Your Journey Somber

A Poem by Adam M. Snow

Wander not, your journey somber, wrought yourself this day to remember. The treacherous path you dare not go; it is true the coming crow.

I: The One True God

A Chapter by Nicholas Hagenschneider

The Gods were dead. The thought echoed through the corridors of Jon's mind, searching frantically for a place to rest. But it would find ..

Archangel Gabriel

A Poem by Erika Cristal

Novenas are a powerful thing and really all you ever need to so is ask.

Divine Misinterpretation

A Poem by Armistead Lindsey

Burn me to beyond my flesh,Until charcoal becomes my bones,Prepared to fall into unskilled hands,And trace amateur musings on cheap paper.Remake my as..

Burn, Ovid

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

Burn, OvidbyMichael R. Burch“Burn Ovid”―Austin ClarkeSunday School,Faith Free Will Baptist, 1973:I sat imaging watery foldsof pale s..

Come!

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

Come!by Michael R. BurchWill you come to visit my grave, I wonder,in the season of lightning, the season of thunder,when I have lain so long in the in..

When I Was Small, I Grew

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

When I Was Small, I Grewby Michael R. BurchWhen I was small,God held me in thrall:Yes, He was my Allbut my spirit was crushed.As I grew oldermy passio..

Prayers From an Agnostic I

A Poem by mcceewrites

Is anyone listening?Because, here I go.Maybe the spirits will all pay attention.And maybe my prayer will even flow.Well, let me start by saying,I don'..

Prayers From an Agnostic II

A Poem by mcceewrites

Hey there, whoever.Looks like I'm at it again.Praying to something I'm having trouble believing in.I mentioned it before, but I'm new to this.But, I n..

Cult Princess - Book one

A Book by Victoria Temple

How would a family that has everything they need become interested in a cult? What does an 11-year-old girl can decide as her family becomes more and..