Appreciating a Relatable and Humorous Poem on Prayer
In this chapter, the hosts discuss their love for lyrical poetry that focuses on nature and little moments in time. They introduce a relatable and humorous poem that imagines a dialogue between God and prayer, appreciating its writing style and its capturing of the human experience.
“Possible Answers to Prayer” by Scott Cairns appears in Slow Pilgrim, published by Paraclete Press. Cairns is an American poet born in 1954. Much of his work explores spiritual themes and is influenced by his Eastern Orthodox faith.
We feature one short listener poem at the end of every episode. To submit, call the Haiku Hotline at 612-440-0643 and read your poem after the beep. For the occasional prompt, follow us on Facebook.
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