Poetry

These song lyrics by Robert Bain, set to the tune of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A,” honor those who walked beside him on the Camino Portugués in May 2024 when he journeyed to remember his late mother.

In these song lyrics set to the tune of the Pirates of the Caribbean theme song “Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me),” Evan Massaro playfully highlights the simple, recognizable routine that connects pilgrims across routes and across time.

In these song lyrics set to the tune of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s “Universal Soldier,” Evan Massaro highlights how pilgrims, regardless of who they are or where they come from, are united by a common call.

These song lyrics by Robert Bain, set to the tune of George Strait’s “Amarillo by Morning,” tell the tale of a guitar-playing peregrino who finds joy in strumming tunes while pilgrims from dozens of countries sing and hum along.

This poem by Rick Pawelski describes a pilgrim’s contrasting perspectives while climbing a hill and upon reaching the top.

In this poem, Bill Artz offers a relatable sense of someone on a spiritual journey.

In this poem, Lisa Morales captures the essence of the Camino tradition of hospitality.

This poem by Rebecca Ring considers the duality of our human need for both solitude and companionship, on Camino and in life.

Poet Suzanne Doerge considers the ethereal, inseparable companionship one finds in their own shadow while on pilgrimage.

This rhyming verse by Mari Snipes celebrates the support one pilgrim may provide to another, whether carrying their burden for a stretch or helping lift their spirits.