by Brian Volck | May 19, 2026 | art, poetry, Publication
My new book of poetry, Chora, is scheduled for publication this fall as part of Cascade Press’s Poiema series. The collection includes, “The Florentine Pietà,” which describes an unfinished sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti now displayed in Florence’s Duomo Museum....
by Brian Volck | Aug 6, 2021 | poetry, Uncategorized
A poem for the Feast of the Transfiguration As We See “The transfiguration of our Lord, that is the radiancein which he was bathed at the pinnacle of Mount Tabordid not manifest a change in him, but a changein those who saw him.”-Isaac the Least Suppose the Holy One...
by Brian Volck | Feb 6, 2021 | poetry
Join me Wednesdays in March for the Inaugural L’Engle Seminars featuring poets, scientists, and mathematicians from both sides of the Atlantic. Details and registration here.
by Brian Volck | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
A fragment of an unpublished poem on the Solemnity of the Transfiguration: Wholly Mystery, whom I dare approach,and in nearing nearly apprehendnot you so much as the gulf between,suffer these, my poor petitions,my tepid desires, as a motherabides her child’s tedious...
by Brian Volck | May 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
In which I review three poets writing in the Catholic vein. Photo Credit: Luis Sánchez Saturno, The New Mexican
