![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | This God, the Ground of Being by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual in scope and intent, this Christian poem opens with these words: When reading the prayer of a man long gone, from a book, one joins across many years the imagination and dreams, many hopes of a man and entreats God, the Christ, in the same way and words... About "being", the poem can be found in text form on "Peter Menkin blog." Trinity is mentioned and a sense of the divine milieu is recognized indirectly in the work. Keywords: Being; Christ; Spirituality; Trinity; Christian Downloads: 8 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Listening to Read Aloud, Silently by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem whose complete title reads "Listening to Read Aloud Silently, the NSRV" is a statement on happiness on hearing the Bible. Written by aspiring poet Peter Menkin, this text below comprises the entire short poem: Listening To Read Aloud Silently The NSRV Jan 29, 2001 I wanted to hear about Lions, Biblical Commentary, and things that go my lips are clean, touched then with burning coal my words become praise... Keywords: Bible; lector; Church of Our Saviour; Mill Valley Downloads: 18 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Long Journey in the Seasons by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem, another in a series of brief fictional sketches of Churchgoers. This work by aspiring poet Peter Menkin tells of an elderly Doctor who attends Church, and has for many years. She is infirm, but interested in Sunday worship. These words from the brief, brief sketch of poetic description: Infirm, but willing, what brings her every Sunday to worship? Some of it: can she make it, did a demon pursue the Doctor in her youth? Does she wish for everlasting life? Keywords: God; churchgoer; Church Downloads: 21 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Portents say more Winter days by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem written 2008 by Peter Menkin on the subject of Ash Wednesday. In specific, anticipating and preparing for Ash Wednesday. Keywords: Ash Wednesday; Lent; Episcopal Downloads: 25 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Saturday Commandment, Day of Rest by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin A religious and spiritual poem about one of the Ten Commandments, this asks man and woman to take a day of rest--more, it commands. Written as part of a series of ten, this effort, though worthwhile, failed. A latest revision of different versions, the short poem speaks these words in its body: By this mankind may find another way of living a better, more fruitful living life to God. Keywords: Fourth Commandment; God's love; Ten Commandments Downloads: 24 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Thursday's vigil, night time by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religous and spiritual poem written 2001 by aspiring "Parish Poet" Peter Menkin who attends Church of Our Saviour, Mill Valley, California, this work is a short arrow to heaven. These words appear in the seasonal poem of the Episcopal Church year: "a mystery promise. A surprise of one in three, eternity opens its gates. The cross, the tomb, sorrow allows ecstacy of kindness..." The "Parish Poet" believes this to be another of the short or very short poems written as arrows to heaven... Keywords: sorrow; vigil; Church of Our Saviour; prayer; Christ Downloads: 25 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Being with You by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religous and spiritual poem, this short arrow to heaven is about being, to just be. Written by aspiring poet Peter Menkin, who is an Oblate of New Camaldoli Hermitage, Big Sur, California, the Benedictine and Camaldolese sense of formation is not lost by this contemplative statement. A text of the work appears on Peter Menkin blog, and the personal page Hello World (http://www.petermenkin.com) talks more of being an Oblate and about the aspiring "Parish Poet." Keywords: Being Camaldoli; Big Sur; Benedictine; heaven Downloads: 21 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Compilation (Lent) by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin This religious and spiritual poem is posted on Archive.org on Friday before Palm Sunday in the season of Lent. A compilation from "The Book of Common Prayer," these words remind one of, "The Reconciliation of a Penitent, Form Two," found on page 449. A poem confessional in tone, the work reflects an Episcopal attitude towards penitence, specifically that as formed in the "Parish Poet" whose work this is, Peter Menkin, Oblate of The Immaculate Heart Hermitage, Big Sur, California USA (New Camaldo... Keywords: Lent; Benedictine; Book of Common Prayer; Episcopal; Christian; New Camaldoli; Oblate Downloads: 12 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Fall is Here by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin This short poem of religious and spiritual nature was called a "Zen" like work by an Episcopal Parish Priest, who liked the idea of a seasonal poem introducing the morning and anticipating Morning Prayer. These few words are the entire poem: breakfast good morning sunrise wash bowl and spoon anticipation. morning prayer. Keywords: morning; Morning Prayer; Fall; breakfast; anticipation Downloads: 28 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | These Days are Good by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem by aspiring poet Peter Menkin. Another in the series of brief, brief poems of imaginary people who are Churchgoers--a sketch. These words from the poem: He noted the weather, September comes to this year. Cooler temperatures. Peter grew older, a little... Keywords: God; churchgoer; Church Downloads: 6 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Conversation with aged...(2002) by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about conversation with the elderly, the aspiring poet, Peter Menkin, does volunteer work at The Redwoods in Mill Valley, California and other retirement homes. Formed during visits in homes, as well, this poem read aloud by the aspiring poet, says in the beginning: "Speaking with old ones tells me to pray for my own youth. I recite a long Psalm,119, beginning as a confession.In the notes introducing the work on Peter Menkin blog (http://www.petermenkin.blogspot.com)... Keywords: aged; youth; conversation; The Redwoods; Mill Valley; parish poet Downloads: 26 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Listening to the Muse, Conversations w/the Holy Spirit III by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about mystery and wonder, the resurrection of the dead. The first few words read in this Christian (Episcopal) poem: The resurrection of the dead, you Almighty blessed from eternity to eternity, say "...in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage." Pray. A mystery poem. Peter Menkin. Keywords: Episcopal; Almighty; Christ; Christmas; St. Romauld Downloads: 15 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Colored streamers move in the wind by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about the Holy Spirit in Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, written in 2000. This poem by the "Parish Poet" Peter Menkin, read here by him, originally appeared on The Atlantic Monthly Writers Workshop. There Australian poet Janet Kenny commented on the unusual use of the terms of the opening that uses the word "upon" by itself to describe an unknown (the Holy Spirit:) "The upon came incessant, gentle as breeze, light, waving banners narrow, these colored streamers..." P... Keywords: Grace Cathedral; Holy Spirit; San Francisco; Mill Valley; Church of Our Saviour Downloads: 15 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Epiphany Brings News by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem that mentions Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Cantebury, remarking on his thoughts -- briefly. These words from the poem by aspiring poet Peter Menkin: Epiphany brings news To me of the resurrectionâs Gifts. Through this gift, New creation, In the crossâresurrection. This Rowan Williams Tells us these things; Wait on the Christâopen heart. This description of the poem appears on the poets blog: "This poem was just written, and is the result of my coming towards the ... Keywords: Rowan Williams; Archbishop of Canterbury; Heart; Christ Downloads: 20 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | The Ongoing Conversation by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religous and spiritual poem of the Christian kind, the work is brief, to the point. It is about an unknowable vasteness, the experience of divine numinescence. These words appear in the poem: God's presence, communicates silence, making things seen and unseen: prayerful notices. These conversations continue reverently. Keywords: spirit; mind; Christ; presence; Christian Downloads: 6 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Eighth Commandment by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin This is the more "pulp novel" of the series of religious and spiritual poems on The Ten Commandments. About theft, this one of ten in a failed but worthwhile series has words like: Ask the warden what it is that brought the man to take what was anothers. Nonetheless, though a little pulpy, the message is there in this one of ten, and the entire ten were revised numerous times. This is the last of the revisions... Keywords: Eight Commandment; God; Ten Commandments; theft Downloads: 7 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Prayer Inviting Quiet Inner Space (2001) by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Another poem with the intent of praise, this spiritual and religious work mentions the word "providence." It is directed toward contemplative experience, as the aspiring poet Peter Menkin is an Oblate of New Camaldoli, where a Catholic hermitage located in Big Sur, California USA can be found. Mr. Menkin lives in Mill Valley, California USA and has been an Oblate and contemplative since 1993. The poem still reflects the newness of this Christian experience, written by an Episcopalian who shares ... Keywords: Christ; love; prayer; reverence; School for Deacons; San Francisco; Oblate Downloads: 23 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Prodigal Return by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about which the reader of this audio, Peter Menkin, who is also the poet, says on his Peter Menkin blog: "I use the word 'prodigal' to explain the sense of returning to self and God throughout the week." These three sentences are part of the "Parish Poet's" poem: "What's known, you are merciful.What's known, Christ prayed. What's known, the cup. As was said about his poetry on The Atlantic Monthly Writers Workshop by Janet Kenny, poet, his poems are poems of praise... Keywords: Christ; returning to God; prodigal; Atlantic Monthly Downloads: 21 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | The Tenth Commandment by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin The final and tenth of ten on the Ten Commandments, this religious and spiritual poem is brief. Words like this appear in it: Driven by desires --misplaced, man covets: neighbor's wife, his servant, his maid, his ox, his ass. This poem, the final revise of a number of revisions of the series, is certainly to the point. Keywords: coveting; King David; Sin; Ten Commandments; Tenth Commandment Downloads: 26 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Coming back to the Lord in Lent... (revise) by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem that has these words in it: experience, penitence. Ever even so small an offer, there is the reminder that we have time to come back. To turn, to turn, to turn. Written with the slant of an Episcopalian, this Christian sense is by the "Parish Poet" Peter Menkin, Obl Cam OSB who attends Church of Our Saviour, Mill Valley, California USA. Part of the Church season as notice of the year, the poem speaks of creation, the spiritual journey, and penitence. Keywords: Lent; Mill Valley; Benedictine; Episcopal Downloads: 14 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Early Morning (2000) by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual by character, these words appear in the Christian poem: Startling reminder, ray point of light (star): come winter daytime, bring early morning to awaken anew before dawn, with life to arise. Keywords: approaching God; Knowing God; love mysterious; Spirituality; Christian Downloads: 13 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Ninth Commandment by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Pared down to a short religious and spiritual poem, this one of ten poems on the Ten Commandments is most brief. Positively put, it is short, and to the point. Keywords: God; Ninth Commandment; Ten Commandments Downloads: 21 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | A Call to the Lord's Table by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem, short, the work asks that this lost sheep be found. A Christian request. Keywords: God's promise; Lent; prodigal Downloads: 19 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Baptism, a Witness by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about a Baptism held at Church of Our Saviour (Episcopal), Mill Valley, California USA. (North of San Francisco.) The poet writes in his "Peter Menkin blog" on the internet: "People post all kinds of personal things on the web. When writing something, even a poem, it is better not to be too personal. Afterall, what is written about becomes something of a story." So it is with this poem about a baptism at the Church where the aspiring poet Peter Menkin attends... Keywords: Baptism; witness; Episcopal; Christening; Christ; Church Downloads: 31 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Colors in a Room by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about a room, its colors and settings describing a mystery in faith kind of surrounding. The poem begins with these words: White walls, painting aqua around orange sun shows angels emitting fiery elments towards earth. Heavenward arrangement as raspberry red wooden chairs around Easter table. Keywords: Easter; Christian; place; prayer; room; Episcopal Downloads: 17 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | The journey of communion...(2002) by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about Hymn 204 in the 1982 Episcopal Church hymnal, reflecting on the hymn and the resurrection of Christ. An Easter poem by "Parish Poet" Peter Menkin, this work by the Oblate was workshoped on The Atlantic Monthly Writers Workshop when it existed. It is a revision, of course, from the original and this is the final version read aloud for Archive.org and Peter Menkin blog on the internet by the aspiring poet himself... Keywords: resurrection; Communion; Christ; 1982 Hymnal; Episcopal Church Downloads: 29 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Coming back to the Lord in Lent by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem, the writer aspiring poet Peter Menkin introduces the work with these words on his Peter Menkin blog: "What I have noticed this winter, as we near spring, is bare trees. Recently, they remind me of the spareness of Lent and its beauty. Here is a new poem about this Lent." A simple, direct style says that we live in a friendly universe, so it implies, and that creation is good... Keywords: Lent; creation; Christ Downloads: 15 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | A Man finds he Yearns for God by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about yearning for God, in Christ, this work by an aspiring poet has these words: I have implored the spirit of truth. Reveal to me the Word of God in the Bible. I yearn, this is a man's truth. A personal poem, it is offered on Archive.org and Peter Menkin blog as another example of testimony, and an expression of emotional and intellectual need. File this under, "The Call of God." Keywords: Christ; God; yearning; Episcopal; divine knowledge Downloads: 18 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Communion with a Bishop by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about which the aspiring poet says on "Peter Menkin blog," "It is about communion with a Bishop, a special experience, and for me a not so usual one. I found myself invited to this communion that celebrated the installation of a professor's chair at Church Divinity School for the Pacific in Berkeley, California." Mostly a poem of personal experience of the Eucharist, Celebrated by the then Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church Frank Griswold, this poem reads in pa... Keywords: Frank Griswold; Episcopal Church; Communion; Bishop Downloads: 17 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Easter Sweetness by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Poem of religious and spiritual nature about Easter. Peter Menkin Keywords: Easter; paradise; Christ; Christian Downloads: 45 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Festive May Night by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Spiritual poem by aspiring poet Peter Menkin, this work that in its audio format runs less than a minute, is an experimental poem. Written as a statement about May, with May One in mind, the work speaks of the masks one wears, the kind of black starry night, and the dance of life. The audio reading, recorded by the aspiring poet Peter Menkin, was workshopped on the Academy of American Poets. These words appear in the poem: Mask of life; death, May... Keywords: May Day; God; Mask Downloads: 20 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Morning before Winter, Awakening with the Dawn by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem written for a computer class, ostensibly, though a statement consistent with the teachings of St. Romauld, a Camaldoli saint. The work by aspiring poet Peter Menkin is also read by the poet, and a text of the work about awakening in the morning and the acts of morning recollection can be found at "Hello World" http://www.petermenkin.com . This is the entire poem, here: Morning Before Winter Awakening with dawn This is another day of creation Birds are awake, sunrise ... Keywords: Morning; recollection; Camaldoli; Oblate; Benedictine; St Romauld; Mill Valley Downloads: 20 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Prose Poem, Christmas 1999, Visions of God's Presence, poem by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Visions of God's presence Prose poem written Christmas 1999 An Interlude, an Invitation to Further Reflection. THIS IS AN ARTICLE IN POETIC FORM OF THE PASSION BIRTH AS PAGEANT DISPLAYED IN WRITING ON THE SKY BY THE HORIZON. EARLY LIGHT JUST BEGUN. AWAKEN SLEEPER. PLEASE DO, DO THE INVITATION SPEAKS. Some notes of Advent through Epiphany, with the Star in the South ever bright before dawn. Keywords: Larkspur; San Francisco; California; visions; Christmas; God; Episcopal Downloads: 2 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Spiritual Recognitions (2001) by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Spiritual and religious poem that describes the aspects of a woman visitor and guest at worship in the Chapel of Immaculate Heart Hermitage, (Camaldoli) on the mountain near Big Sir, California. Written by aspiring poet and Oblate Peter Menkin, the poem says these words, as read by the poet for posting: held privately with a modesty in respect for reverent teachers. Your prayers were those I listen to as you offer mention to God for the women of the Church. Keywords: Camaldoli; Hermitage; worship; Big Sur; Oblate Downloads: 27 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Unfolding in the Silence and Sound by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem of Christian faith (Episcopal), This poem about finding God in Christ begins with these words: Inside the church there is a fire burning in hearts, a seduction that opens us to heaven. This is Spirit. Keywords: Christ abiding; Church; love mysterious; Episcopal Downloads: 25 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Grace, Affection by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin A more personal vision in a religious and spiritual poem, this poetic series of words appear in it: This yearning need, by grace is affection treasured, acceptance satisfying. I am a man of faults. You enlarge my heart by presence, moving me to accept the other. In an introduction to this poem, the poet writes: In this poem I write as a mainstream Christian of my passion. Call this need and desire... Keywords: Christian journey; grace; love mysterious; prayer Downloads: 8 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Fifth Commandment by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin One again of a series of ten poems on The Ten Commandments, this religious and spiritual poem is a longer of the failed though worthwhile series. These words appear in the poem: God gives good advice: Our mutual gifts embrace. God's wisdom, man's understanding of living. The Fifth Commandment is Honor Thy Father and Mother. Listeners as well as readers of this poem, and any of the series, may take issue with its Ten Commandments order... Keywords: Fifth Commandment; parenthood; Ten Commandments Downloads: 22 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | In the Flame of the Candle by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about religious experience. This Christian poem is opened with these words: God's presence arrives,listening to the lighted candle. This is a poem mystical. Keywords: Christ; Eucharist; Luke; mysticism; Christian; Episcopal Downloads: 54 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Waiting Engagement in Contemplation by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about the inspirational experience of hearing the Hilliard Ensemble and Jan Garbarek at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral. The title of the album, "Officium" was purchased by the "Parish Poet" as a reminder of the memorable experience. "Parish Poet" Peter Menkin of Church of Our Saviour, Mill Valley, California USA comments on his blog: My way into contemplative prayer is by centering prayer... Keywords: Hilliard Ensemble; Grace Cathedral; San Francisco; contemplation; Officium Downloads: 42 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Words Seek Prayer by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Another of the religious and spiritual poems by "Parish Poet" Peter Menkin, this work speaks of Moses, the immensity of God, the great I AM is also mentioned as a reminded of the numinous being of the Almighty. In the Trinitarian tradition, by implication of the poem being by an Episcopalian, these words appear in it: Mosesâ face shone for he met with God on the mountain. Note that Christ is implied by the inner light, as is the spirit of God in the Old Testament implied, called Ruah... Keywords: God; God's love; Moses; Christian; Ruah Downloads: 20 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Man Makes Idols in the Stars and Below by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin It's the opinion of the poet, Peter Menkin, that this poem about The Second of The Ten Commandments is better as a read aloud (audio) than in text (reading) form. The storyline tells of the granduer and interest of man's adventure to reach the stars (space program), man's own self admiration that is created sometimes by so bold an enterprise, and exercises that say we do idolize success ("That Bitch Goddess success")... Keywords: God; Second Commandment; Ten Commandments; Our Saviour Church; Mill Valley California Downloads: 57 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Ascension, No. 1 by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem by aspiring poet Peter Menkin, written in 2008 and recorded by the poet for Archive.org and his "Peter Menkin blog". The work is a reflection of a visit to Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California USA in the year 2000, though the poem was written in 2008. Aspiring poet Peter Menkin is an Oblate of Immaculate Heart Hermitage, Big Sur, California USA (New Camaldoli), and lives in Mill Valley, California USA... Keywords: Ascension; Christ; divine; mystery; Camaldoli; Big Sur; Grace Cathedral; San Francisco Downloads: 25 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Holding the moments of creation's good by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Spiritual poem about the coming of Springtime to a small town in Northern California, USA (Mill Valley, California). Written by the aspiring poet Peter Menkin, this work was workshopped on The Atlantic Monthly Writers Workshop, no longer extant. These words from the poem: there in Tamalpias, as buds show; Spring has come, colors awaken. Our bodies rest with the pleasantry of aroused knowledge this earth is good. Keywords: Creation; Spring; Mill Valley; California Downloads: 41 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | The Day Belongs to Faith & God by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about a meditative walk, reflecting on the rest of the day. Written by a "Parish Poet" Peter Menkin. Written in 2001, these words from the short poem: This morningâs rain and rising cried for a short walk allowing the day then to belong to my life and many lives in faith. The audio reading is by the poet Peter Menkin. A text of the work appears on his website, "Hello World," ( http://www.petermenkin.com ), and also has photographs of the Holy Land by travel photogra... Keywords: Christ; meditative; walk; Faith; God; Mill Valley; Church of Our Saviour; Episcopal Downloads: 38 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Christ's Presence by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about an aged woman. Written and read by aspiring poet Peter Menkin, the work appears here on Archive.org and on the blog Peter Menkin blog (http://www.petermenkin.blogspot.com). This description, introducing the poem, comes from Peter Menkin blog: The Redwoods is a retirement community located in Mill Valley, California USA and the result of efforts for the elderly by the local United Church of Christ (Community Church)... Keywords: elderly; christ; death Downloads: 21 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Chrome and Steel Parade (2000) by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Secular type poem on the cultural show of a car parade. Written and read by aspiring poet Peter Menkin. The text of the poem is available on Peter Menkin blog ( http://www.petermenkin.blogspot.com ). This description from the blog: This poem from 2000 recently posted on the Academy of American Poets writers workshop received few comments, I am sorry to say. But I like the work, and here it is from its almost original version eight years ago when the car parade took place in Novato, California (M... Keywords: California; Novato California; Shelby Cobra; 409; car parade Downloads: 16 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Conversations w the Holy Spirit I by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem, a little amusing, about the Holy Spirit. This poem reflects on manna, the Count Basie hit, "Pennies from Heaven." The first words of the poem read, My muse interrupted the reverie this June day with the tune, milieu-divine, "Pennies from Heaven" awakening event of syncopating glee. Communion. Keywords: Communion; Eucharist; Count Basie; reverie; Holy Spirit; milieu divine; manna Downloads: 63 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Prayer Time by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem about approaching God in Christ through prayer at regular times during the day. A short poem, these words appear in it: My self approaches, My self it waits, To just be. The consideration of being is implied in the poem, and a reliance on God--as resting. Read by the writer of the poem, this is one which appears on "Parish Poet" Peter Menkin's "Peter Menkin blog," where the introduction to it reads in part: "We want to grasp this eternity, what is there for us we do ... Keywords: being; Christ; prayer; spirituality; self; God; Peter Menkin blog Downloads: 62 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | This Faith in God by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem influenced as described in these words from its introduction on "Peter Menkin blog", posted there by the aspiring poet Peter Menkin: I am reading Evelyn Underhill's thoughts for Lent titled, "Lent With Evelyn Underhill," edited by G.P. Mellick Belshaw, a Morehouse book. She writes of Faith in the reading for today, Friday: "The fruits of the Spirit get less and less showy as we go on... Keywords: Lent; Christ; wonder; mystical; contemplation Downloads: 19 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Ascension No. 2 by Peter Menkin - Peter Menkin Religious and spiritual poem by aspiring poet Peter Menkin, read as audio by the poet for Archive.org and Peter Menkin blog. The work reflects a visit to Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California USA. These words appear in the poem: Ascension No. 2 by Peter Menkin I have wondered about the Ascension weeks after hearing the singing in the Cathedral rising to the sacred. I went that unusual day, we walked the Labrynth first... Keywords: Ascension; Christ; Divine; mystery Downloads: 34 |
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