Afflatus

by Greg Gilbert

Writing is a way of thinking. When I compose poetry, the refining of language, the rhythms and compacted structures and the resultant shaped and cadenced language is a still life that captures an instant of ongoing discovery. Though personal and mysterious, even to me, my writer’s life has thrived in part because of those with whom I share drafts of my work and discussions of the books that we are reading. Thank you to my wife and significantly better half, Candace, and to the primary co-conspirator in my “craft or sullen art,” Mike Green.

38 pages, Paperback

Published August 29, 2018

About the author

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Greg Gilbert (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of What Is the Gospel?, James: A 12-Week Study, and Who Is Jesus?, and is the co-author (with Kevin DeYoung) of What Is the Mission of the Church?.

Reviews

[Veronica Zaleha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so glad Greg Gilbert has put together this collection of his poetry for readers and lovers of poetry to enjoy!
His poetry addresses timeless questions with a distinctive voice that playfully juxtaposes classical themes with contemporary details. Each verse's rhythm and the timing of each line and phrase make the reading a musical experience. Gilbert's ability to see the miraculous in the every day and to ask cosmic questions with a comical wink create the magical, mystical occasions of each poem. Whether comparing Lao Tzu and David Byrne, considering a "burnt sky at sunset" or "picking among the litter and leavings" while cleaning the garage, the speaker of these poems is a keen observer. Seeing the world through his lens helps us not only to better understand it, but to love it more.