Tag: poetry

Professor Friesenhahn’s poetry featured in “San Antonio Review”

Two poems written by Dr. Jacob Friesenhahn, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, were published in “San Antonio Review,” Volume 7.1, Fall 2024. The poem “Bird Island” is about the island, formerly full of egrets, in Elmendorf Lake, next to the OLLU campus. The poem “two grackles” was awarded the Editor’s Pick for Poetry for the Fall 2024 issue of “San Antonio Review.” Links to both poems are below:

Two Grackles · San Antonio Review (Volume 7.1 | Fall 2024) (sareview.org)
Bird Island · San Antonio Review (Volume 7.1 | Fall 2024) (sareview.org)

Professor Friesenhahn published poem with Calla Press

Jacob Friesenhahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, published a poem titled “young Jesus” on Jan. 7, 2023, with Calla Press. The founder and editor of Calla Press is Samantha Cabrera. In her words, “My mission is to uplift broken people through the gift of words and imagery to glorify Jesus Christ.” The poem “young Jesus” is a reflection on the possibility of pure innocence. 

Visit Calla Press to read the poem.