The Coliseum Type of the antique Rome! Rich reliquary Of lofty contemplation left to Time By buried centuries of pomp and power! At length—at length—after so many days Of weary pilgrimage and burning thirst (Thirst for the springs of lore … Continue reading Poem of the Week: The Coliseum

Recent weeks have brought with them some fascinating reflections on the notion of disenchantment. Poe’s “Sonnet—To Science,” a poem I recently shared, laments the inevitable banishment of magic from the natural world at the hands of Science; then there’s this excellent piece … Continue reading Isolation and the Old Spirits

William Harmon’s The Top 500 Poems offers us this week’s poem, one of my favorites from Robert Frost. “Good fences make good neighbors.” Harmon comments here on the proverb Frost so brilliantly embeds within it: “The sentiment can be traced back … Continue reading Poem of the Week: Mending Wall

I have done enough reading online within evangelical-ish circles to know that I should be much farther along in my compulsory Wendell Berry literacy. That said, with a contrite spirit I have neglected my duties no more, and these past … Continue reading Poem of the Week: Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

This week I am proud to feature a poem written by my youngest brother Connor, an aspiring poet in 7th grade. In both our conversations and his writing, I am continually impressed by his unique and creative perspectives. I’ve already … Continue reading Poem of the Week: The Martian

My brother recently passed along to me a wonderful collection of poems from Edgar Allen Poe’s pen. The book itself, beyond even the ink on its pages, looks and feels like a book of poetry should. I have only begun to … Continue reading Poem of the Week: Sonnet—To Science

My recent work with Forefront has involved not only writing for the blog, but also joining the crew for discussion on our podcast. It has been tremendous fun, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to dive into the world of … Continue reading Forefront 360: October-December

Last week, we accompanied Wordsworth as he returned to nature’s tranquil scene. That poem is brilliant for many reasons, but perhaps one of my favorite portions is this one, where he speaks of the ways that it will linger with … Continue reading Poem of the Week: The Tide

The November installment of the Forefront blog fell to me, and I chose to write about an excellent book I read over the summer: Echoes of Exodus: Tracing Themes of Redemption Through Scripture. Here I begin to discuss the ways … Continue reading Forefront: Echoes of Exodus