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Peter Menkin lives in Mill Valley, CA USA. An aspiring poet, he is 62 years of age as of 2008. His most recent work is with Infection Prevention, a blog, and Religious Intelligence, a London based website.

Peter worked as an editor with 8-wire.com and there

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Creation: 3 of 66
Holding the moments of creation's goodThe season has changedcoming to this small townin the west, California.The shadow of the mountaina sleeping Indian princess liesthere in Tamalpias,as buds show;Spring has come, colorsawaken. Our bodies restwith the pleasantry of arousedknowledge this earth is good.Ancient elements of mank... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Contemplation: 4 of 86
On Retreat (revise)I: PreparationAttend with the ear of your heartListen in the silenceat night or daytimethrough trials and living.This Rule brings God, the Lordcloser. Labor of obedience:Before beginning a goodwork,pray earnestly.We are the Lords countedsons and daughters.The path offers good gifts,open your eyes to the lig... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being human: 1 of 15
This God, the Ground of Being...When reading the prayer of a man long gone, from a book,one joins across many yearsthe imagination and dreams, many hopes of a manand entreats God, the Christ,in the same way and wordsso they become ones own. This is a short experienceto be remembered.Some people want to be with Christ, his spi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Emotions: 21 of 294
Reminder to myself...To be with God...The sacramentof paradoxestalkin quiet.Allow God to come, goabide.We are livingwith desireto be with the Almightyin spirit-thought.Raise your hands, like a prayer.The evening light showssuns glow, and I am thankfulfor safety and peace. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Easter: 3 of 40
A poem for Easter: Happy Easter!One fascinating fact about Easter that is telling, is the wonderful role women play in the Easter story. I wanted to emphasize this wonder, so this poem.Easter PoemSharing The Year Long Vigil, Awake-Easter.The empty tomb, surprised Mary, who,greeted by an angel of illumined white light,looked f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-awareness: 19 of 235
Prodigal return, confession of mortality...(2002)Flesh, that yieldsto time. Soul entreatsmy failures not noticedin return to Godwith open heart.Stricken with failuresof being away from You.Exercise:What's known, you are merciful.What's known, Christ prayed.What's known, the cup.Allow my unbeliefbecome belief; strengthen us.We... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Need: 7 of 82
Pentecost Sunday Prayer (revise)...(2002)The Spirit settles in subtle ways,for I am empty and forlorn,so I hope and pray.Tongues of language and flames.Lord.I search; let mewelcome the Holy Spirit.The God who broughtus out of Egypt to freedom;let God do this emancipation:accept and welcome,and let us receive the Spirit.Reach ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sisters: 9 of 98
When I Prayed with Sisters of CharityMar 26, 2001Usually,one waits whenthere is a coffinin the church.I have cried. Hermother was deadand though not mine,nor my Church, prayerwas what I needed.Her mother musthave been a devoutwoman, I thought,though my companionwith whom I'd arrivedwas not. In theSpiritI got to myknees.Sister... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Listening: 4 of 41
"Listening to my Muse, Conversations w/the Holy Spirit III"The resurrection of the dead, you Almightyblessed from eternity to eternity, say"...in that age and in the resurrection from the deadneither marry nor are given in marriage."Pray,"Indeed they cannot die anymore."Mystery and wonder, can this be-the end.As I wait this A... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Advice to a young writer: 1 of 10
Listening to the Muse: Conversations with the Holy SpiritWritten 2001, edited 2007The spirit moves on the waters, breath of God"to its dark and furthest corners by the windof heaven blown" You bring this melodioussoundings as all the earth around me receivesthe wind that blows; divine love may wegain the human self You offer.... More..