The Empty Pot When I’d suggested to my son that we move the seedlings from the foyer to the corner of our lot, I thought I was saying Goodbye in the usual, sheepish way but, in late fall, he marched … Continue reading Three Poems from Rita Anderson | Easter 2019
SLIPPING OFF I see Him healing my wounds, wounds that words can not say Scars fading Filling my void, voids that I have long lived with I never believed in a God for a while Though, I dare not … Continue reading Three Poems from Damilola Omotoyinbo | Easter 2019
Awake! Awake my heart it’s time to pray To pray for all he’s done And raise the anthem loud and clear For Jesus made the way. Awake my mouth and sing his praise So sing it everywhere And let the … Continue reading Two Poems from Ogunojuwo Oluwaseyi Damilola|Easter 2019
WALK EASTER AWAKE Grow my palm leaf Grow into faith Of birth, death, Crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. Grow my old hope Grow into sympathy, empathy, Triumph and mercy Ferment like yeast Firm like a seed, mustard; Grow my palm leaf … Continue reading WALK EASTER AWAKE by Chenjerai Mhondera | Easter 2019
Title: Healing Through Poetry Author: Mary Ann Duhart, USA Publisher: Publish America Year: 2008 Pages: 64 ISBN: 1606727702 Reviewer: Joseph. S. Spence, Sr. Mary Duhart is the author of twelve religious’ books of poetry, and resides in California. This poetry … Continue reading Healing Through Poetry—God’s Dynamic Poems for the Family by Jospeh S. Spence, Sr. | Book Review | Easter 2019
My Lord, What a Morning “Let my arms be as your branches yours the song that must be sung…” … Continue reading Two Poems from Marianne Peel | Easter 2019
Title: The Manifesto# An Anthology of Peace Author: Chenjerai Mhondera Publisher: Alakowe (Parousia Magazine) Year: 2018 Pages: 102 ISBN: 978-978-969-403-7 Reviewer: Olubola Alamu BUY HERE The Manifesto# is an eclectic volume by Chenjerai Mhondera, Zimbabwean poet, playwright and comedian. … Continue reading A POTPOURRI FROM ZIMBABWE: A REVIEW OF CHENJERAI MHONDERA’S THE MANIFESTO# BY OLUBOLA ALAMU | PAROUSIA Magazine
Olubola Alamu interviewed Chenjerai Mhondera in this extraordinary interview. Cecil Jones Myondela known among his legions of fans, readers, and fellow writers as Chenjerai Mhondera is a POET, script writer, short story writer, novelist, author, performing poet (artist), song composer, … Continue reading Exclusive Interview with Chenjerai Mhondera | PAROUSIA Magazine
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THEY* They have banished God, Deciding that God is too Holy To be part of this world They have decided That God does not Belong with the Ordinary. They have driven God out of the garden – God’s home And … Continue reading Four Poems from Rick Davis | PAROUSIA Magazine
Of Death’s Fate Death is not final Thanks to God the eternal At conception life is affirmed But God knew me before I was formed Deep in my mother’s womb God goes beyond the tottering tomb And when with the … Continue reading Two Poems from Kenyan Denis Waswa Barasa | PAROUSIA Magazine
AL! She screamed at the top of her lungs. How could you do this? You know what I was saving that money for.
I’m sorry. I can’t watch you suffer when you have the means to end your suffering. Live one day at a time, trusting in God.
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ABYSS OF A TROUBLED HEART They call her a female. For she seems weak and little in their sight. But she is queenly enamel, that decorates everything that has light. Stuck in ocean with rigid males, she swarms with all … Continue reading Two poems from Confidence Amaka Chukwuedu| PAROUSIA Magazine
HELLO PRIDE, I learnt that if I argue a lot, even if I am right, Then I am baptized by you; I learnt that if I always want to explain myself, I am anointed by you; I was also told … Continue reading HELLO PRIDE by Mary Joy Orola | PAROUSIA Magazine
Hello! Happy New Year to you from Parousia Magazine. Our prayer for this year is that your strength will be renewed and you will soar high like an eagle, achieving all your heart desires and prosperous in all your doings. … Continue reading HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 | PAROUSIA Magazine
December 25, 2018 *Phone rings…* ”Hello Mum…Yes…I will definitely do it ma…Oh! That’s awesome!…Okay, I won’t forget….Haba Mum! I will, this is just 25th; it will definitely be sent on or before January 1st…Okay, Bye ma!” December 27, 2018 *Phone … Continue reading DO IT NOW! tips for New Year by Mary Joy Orola | PAROUSIA Magazine
