The Hard WorkLord, it’s hard, hard work down hereAnd the blue in the sky isn’t gentle to meIt’s as cruel as the heat and it seems theonly reliefis thesweatand tearsdripping downmy cheeks, LordSo I can’t stopCrying outTo YouThenYour Hand comes … Continue reading Two Poems from Katie Pennington – PAROUSIA Magazine
“Fears of the day, fly away,And let this maiden rest.”Whispered the angel through the window,Blue light of twilight on her face,”Let her fall into mystical dreams,O night, fall upon her in peace,Let not one troubled thought pass,For the night is … Continue reading An Angel’s Prayer by Clare Kinsella – PAROUSIA Magazine
The further I walked away from the body of Christ.It became harder to walk upright.Gravity gets intensified and my pulse dips below zero.Crows circle over my head like a false halo.So I pray as I walk faithlessly to receive a … Continue reading A Conversation Spanning Lifetimes by Michael Colon – PAROUSIA Magazine
In the ladies’ bathroom of the funeral home, Helen wiped the tears from her eyes for the third time that morning. The funeral for Tyson would be starting soon, and she didn’t want to look too pathetic. She wanted to … Continue reading A Wasted Life By Timothy St John – Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
In Sharon My God is a blood-red blossom lifted in the morning sun, whispering a jubilant dayspring song, calling from the stones of Zion. From fertile plains of Bethlehem sprang the beautiful rose of Sharon. O, Promised Land, you lay … Continue reading In Sharon by Dale Hensarling – Poetry – PAROUSIA Magazine
Calloused Hands I used to want soft hands, but I wasn’t born that wayPorcelain hands, made for ease and admirationOnes that did not have to dig up weeds to see a path forward. Instead of accepting the hand I was … Continue reading Calloused Hands by Jennifer Townsend – Poetry – PAROUSIA Magazine
We met in our fort off Hasbrook St. and Magee St. as we discussed our next football opponent. We were 8 guy’s and five girl’s and our corner was Magee St and Oakley St in Northeast Philadelphia to discuss our … Continue reading Lawndale Athletes against the Devil’s Gate by Dan McMeans – Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
Sacred Heart Love so rare Hear my cries Feel my prayers You were alone The world wasn’t home But you came In Spirit’s son Touch our lives Endlessly Philosophy not missing me Poetic truths Touching soul Debate is lost In … Continue reading In simple prayers | A New Poem from Rick Davis | PAROUSIA
Ritual for Crossover Night Hold the scripture in your hand. Open––open to wherever sayshappy is [ ]. Insert your name. There’s nothing wrongto be present in the book of life. Sanctify the season of griefinto the lake of fire. Bless … Continue reading Ritual for Crossover Night by Blessing Omeiza Ojo | Poetry | PAROUSIA Magazine
1) On the first day of Christmas, I placed the sole star on the pear tree as dust, Repainted the rooftops a dull reddish brown colour of rust, The air smelt metallic as Vaseline jars tended to our chapped lips, The halls are decked with boughs of neon holly, ivy and sunshine, 2) On the second day of Christmas, the bellies of runways, Were blessed with landing airplanes just like the two doves who bore peace, I woke up to the smell of curry and crow of three French hens on the third Yule day, Love came down on Christmas … Continue reading LOVE AND JOY CAME DOWN ON CHRISTMAS by Udochukwu Chidera | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and only God knew, tonight was the night, His Promise would break through.His people awaited hundreds of years, now it was time, God would triumph over all fears In the midst of getting up early, working through the night, mankind trying to carve out a good life with all their might. You see, many thought life was left up to them, tired and weary, with what seemed to have no end.Their motto became, “there’s work to do,”not knowing God was making all things new. Rolling up their sleeves, working hard just the same,the goal was … Continue reading Christmas Hope by Ellie Wakeman | Joy to the World Issue 14 | PAROUSIA
Poems of Hope and Inspiration by John Zurn | Parousia Christian Poetry Chapbook | PAROUSIA Magazine Continue reading Poems of Hope and Inspiration by John Zurn | Parousia Christian Poetry Chapbook | PAROUSIA Magazine
“This grouping of original poems attempts to providenew answers to an ever-recurrent question: how can thebeauty, wonder and inspiration of Christmas more fullyinform our lives today? Taken together, these workssuggest that the Christmas spirit can be called forth, andcalled upon, … Continue reading Exploring the CHRISTMAS Road by David C.Schwartz | Parousia Christian Poetry Chapbook No 14 | PAROUSIA Magazine
