Peter Twal reads "This Sunday in Ordinary Time"

The video features a reading of a poem titled 'This Sunday in Ordinary Time,' inspired by conversations with the poet's parents about themes of death and morality. The poem explores various themes, including police procedurals, family memories, religious reflections, and philosophical musings. It delves into personal reflections on life, death, and the complexities of human nature, using vivid imagery and metaphorical language.

What inspired the poet to write 'This Sunday in Ordinary Time'?

• A dream about a future world

• A conversation with a friend about nature

• Discussions with parents about death and morality

• A book about historical events

What does the imagery of 'a barn caving in a beam at a time' suggest?

• The gradual revelation of hidden truths

• The unexpected arrival of a storm

• The slow decay of a relationship

• The sudden collapse of a building

How does the poet describe the spread of infection in the poem?

• Like a gentle breeze

• Like a wildfire across a small town

• Like a slow-moving river

• Like a whisper in the night

What philosophical question does the poet struggle with?

• The difference between persistence and insistence

• The nature of love and hate

• The meaning of life and death

• The concept of time and space

What does the poet hope for when contemplating the Tabernacle?

• To have a divine intervention

• To find peace and solitude

• To discover hidden treasures

• To escape from reality