Good morning. I am Rev. Michael Poage, retired minister with the United Church of Christ. I served Fairmount United Church of Christ, here in Wichita, just south of WSU, for almost 18 years. Thank you for the opportunity to speak
NEW YEAR DEAL!!!!!
Here’s a 2014 deal!!! Go to www.michaelpoage.com, buy one copy of my book, VOICE OVER, thru PayPal, and I will send a complimentary copy of my book of poems, ABUNDANCE, along with VOICE OVER. This offer is good until Feb. 1,
President Mandela
This morning the Wichita Eagle headline read: WORLD MOURNS NELSON MANDELA. I join in that mourning as well as the celebration of a life so committed to the long walk to freedom and so devoid of bitterness after twenty-seven years
NO IRAN WAR
In 2001 Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, told Shimon Peres: “Don’t worry about American pressure on Israel. We, the Jewish people, control America, and the Americans know it” (Kol Yisrael radio, Oct. 3). I am afraid that what has changed since 2001
I AM BOSNIA, YOU ARE HERZEGOVINA
My first response upon hearing of Alija’s death was: NO!! Then, again: NO!! Then this 68 year old man just cried. I could not believe that I would not again be seeing Alija and his wonderful smile and hear his
Dickinson and Plath
Recently I was back east (as opposed to Kansas!!) and had the opportunity to visit Amherst, MA., and spend some time at the home of Emily Dickinson. We went on the “poetry” tour of the home (it’s the shorter one
VOICE OVER……….free!!!!!
Remember that you can put in a request for a free copy of my most recent book of poems, VOICE OVER, by going to www.goodreads.com and go to “giveaways.” Goodreads will pick 25 “winners” who will receive a copy of
No attack on Syria
The Syrian crisis gives the United States a great opportunity. Instead of continuing to use Israel as our model for foreign policy in the Middle East which led to two horrible wars and has bloody consequences every hour of every
ON RESUMING “NEGOTIATIONS…”
ON RESUMING “NEGOTIATIONS…” For many reasons I have wondered/questioned the legitimacy of resumed talks and one reason is the appointment of Martin Indyk as lead “negotiator” from the U.S. It seems to me that “everything” is NOT on the table,
Inspired by blog from poet Mark Doty
Inspired by blog from poet Mark Doty Mark – I read your words with gratitude. Also what you say reminds me of what I often do with writing classes and workshops, especially with younger and/or beginning writers. When I was