I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

Right now, I’m reading through the Gospels, hopefully getting insight in how to love others. When I’m done that, I’m going to study Isaiah. I’d really like to deepen my understanding of his poetic writings.

I think in some ways, poetry has been cathartic for me. Maybe it forces me to examine issues more deeply.

In some respects your poems remind me of King David who faced an uncertain future but remembered fondly his glory days. He pleads “create in me a clean heart” but it never really seems to happen for David. He is flying to space or a dying fire.

David’s joyous dance before the Lord raised some disapproving glances from the people which turns into a familiar dance. David experienced a fall of the mountain, in that he wanted to build the temple, but was ultimately not allowed to do so.

In the past you mention that scripture reading has no power for you anymore. I find that hard to believe, that a person of your skills and background in the English language and drama can not find the symbols and imagery and stories of scripture of some interest.

I think poetry is extremely cathartic, or something. It helps one focus on where their core is at. I imagine as you read these poems back you get a good sense where you are at right now. I hope it brings you some clarity. You might be on to something….