For we, which now behold these present days, Have eyes to wonder, but lack tongues to praise.
Author: Madelyn Rose Craig
Christian, wife, mother, author, and artist.
Repost: A poem
A friend of mine, for the last couple of years, has hosted a Book of Concord reflection series on Substack. I believe I have shared one of the pieces I wrote for it, but I cannot remember. However, I wrote a poem for this week not on the BoC but for Holy Week, especially Good …
Poetry: Stevenson – The Land of Storybooks
Home I return across the sea, And go to bed with backward looks At my dear land of Story-books.
Poetry: Dickenson – There is no Frigate like a Book
There is no Frigate like a BookTo take us Lands awayNor any Coursers like a PageOf prancing Poetry –This Traverse may the poorest takeWithout oppress of Toll –How frugal is the ChariotThat bears the Human Soul – Simple, elegant, and contained within itself. This poem lends itself to be what it instructs: a frugal chariot …
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Review: The Prince and the Pauper
I have been going through my classics shelves and reading all the books I missed as a child. I actually began reading this one to my children, but I was so intrigued by the story and so impatient for times between naps or chores that I finished it on my own. I will have to …
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