Glenn Jordan

Psalm

Glenn Jordan

A gift of poetry you’ve given me; To not use it for your glory, foolish.

Words can’t express what’s been given by Thee,

So to give you glory I write this wish: That, in time, it may be used for your wills.

That these words I write won’t be mine, but yours. May your words infect and cure men their ills,

And perhaps be read upon distant shores.

Lord God, please hear the prayers that I speak.

That sins I must amend will hurt my heart.

That I turn to you when sin makes me weak. That, if you want me, your words give me start.

I pray this poetry will draw in men

To you, Lord God, who gave all, Amen.

conTriBuTors

James Cameron, Exercise Science ('22): My name is James Cameron and I like long walks in the swamp. Thought I was gonna say beach, didn’t you?

Kyra Cauthen, Graphic Design (’21)

Remus Cox, English, Creative Writing ('23): I’m a socially anxious turtle who’s obsessed with Marvel and anything related to creativity. I plan on pursuing a novelist career once I’m done with graduate school.

Hassan Davis, History ('23)

Otis Hunter, Jr., English, Creative Writing (’22): The Black Lives Matter Prayer was a poem prompted by my girlfriend's police encounter for speeding in the style of the Lord's Prayer. Although it was meant for her safety specifically, I generalized it to all black individuals in need of protection.

Glenn Jordan, English, Creative Writing (’22)

Alvaro Juscamaita, Business Administration ('24): I’m not from here, but I’m getting used to it and playing tennis definitely helps.

Skadi Kylander, Biology, Chemistry minor (’22): Hello! Outside has always been my happy place, and I will be forever grateful for everything I've learned about the natural world during my time at Chowan. When I'm not outside being distracted by birds and plants (and all of the other fantastically cool things outside), I can often be found working on a craft project, reading a book, or in the kitchen trying a new recipe.

Destiny Vaughan, Graphic Design, Studio Art minor (’23): From a young age, I have always had a passion for anything art-related, including writing. Sometimes, I would use art and writing as a way to process my thoughts and emotions. That is the case for most of my pieces in this issue of the Brown Lady. I reflect on some issues that I deal with from my father along with depression and anxiety. Even though I went through tough times, I have seen the progress I have made from my art over the years at Chowan, and I hope to continue growing for years to come.

Alexis Williamson, English, Creative Writing (’22): I have been writing poetry since 6th grade, and as I have gotten older, I knew that I wanted to create more than just poetry; I want to create stories that make a difference in a person’s life. I love baking, reading, coffee, and I am currently in the beginning stages of writing my first novel. I plan on attending graduate school to study Creative Writing with a focus on Fiction.

See the Brown Lady online: www.chowan.edu/BrownLady Cover: “Great Dismal Swamp” by James Cameron