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John Donne

All To Your Throne

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 / joethewaller / Leave a comment

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Let me be part of your story unfolding.
Make me remember I am not my own.
Batter my heart till, your glory beholding,
I defer all to your throne.


Photo by Ian Stauffer on Unsplash

This poem alludes to the poem “Batter my heart, three-person’d God” by John Donne. Look it up for more on the idea behind today’s poem.

Influential Poets and Poems

April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 / joethewaller / Leave a comment

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In honor of National Poetry Month, I wanted to highlight a few of the poets and poems that have influenced my own writing. I recognize that my voice, in large part, has been trained by the voices of others, and I give my highest recommendations to their art. May they inspire you as they have inspired me. Continue reading →

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