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Poetry as Prayer Prompt with Kai Coggin's Priest of the Invisible

Listen to me read the poem and give you a prompt - get ready to write.

In this video, I read Kai Coggin’s poem Priest of the Invisible from her book Mother of Other Kingdoms which celebrates its 1st bookversary today.

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And now here’s the writing prompt:

Imagine that as a poet, your words hold magical power—they can heal, protect, or transform the world around you. Write a poem imagining you’re casting a spell. What miracle do you want to create? Perhaps you want to heal someone, make peace blossom in a troubled place, or invite joy into someone’s life. How does your poem (or "spell") work its magic? Use vivid imagery to describe how your words take shape and create change.

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