Tag Archives: "Ascension"

Behold, He Lightens the Dark Clouds

By Robin Bates | Published: May 20, 2023

In Donne’s “Ascension,” Jesus transforms from strong ram to mild lamb to guide the poet to God.

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Jesus as a Gardener

By Robin Bates | Published: August 5, 2018

Sunday Perhaps I should have saved today’s joyous poem by Andrew Hudgins for the spring growing season since it associates Easter with new growth, but you’re getting it today because I enjoy it so much. To set it up, I’m also posting a poem by Lucille Clifton, which also focuses on Easter fertility imagery. “Christ […]

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A Bright Torch Shines to Show the Way

By Robin Bates | Published: June 1, 2014

John Donne’s “Ascension” captures the paradoxes of the resurrection and ascension.

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