Confessions of Saint Marty

Nineteenth Confession

Saint Marty confesses his secret obsessions. The episode concludes with a psalm Saint Marty wrote about the price of compassion--"Monk Hasn't Slept A Wink in 86 Years."

Martin Achatz is the two-time U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and " by Darren Curtis, used by permission, and "Carried by the Wind" by Bluemount Score used courtesy of Pixabay.

Eighteenth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he doesn't want to be normal. The episode concludes with a psalm Saint Marty wrote about what normal should look like titled "There is This."

Martin Achatz is the two-time U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and " by Darren Curtis, used by permission, and "Waves" by Michael Kobrin used courtesy of Pixabay.

Seventeenth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he thinks he's in charge of his life. The episode concludes with a psalm Saint Marty wrote about surrender and sacrifice titled "This Memorial Day After."

Martin Achatz is the two-time U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and " by Darren Curtis, used by permission, and "Fanfare for the Common Man" by Aaron Copeland, performed by the Eugene Ormandy Orchestra.

Sixteenth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he has a big ego. The episode concludes with a psalm about mystery titled "A Question About Bigfoot."

Martin Achatz is the two-time U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and " by Darren Curtis, used by permission, and "Cancion Triste" by enrique27naveda from Pixabay.

Fifteenth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he sometimes chooses worry and sadness over happiness. The episode concludes with "Fezziwigging," a psalm Saint Marty wrote that makes him smile.

Martin Achatz is the two-time U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and " by Darren Curtis, used by permission, and "Oh, You Joyful-O du froliche Weihnachtszeit-Piano Christmas Carol-Traditionally German Piano Version" by John JuliusH from Pixabay.

Fourteenth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he has a thing for actress Claire Danes. The episode concludes with "One Dog," a psalm Saint Marty wrote about an agent for good in the universe.

Martin Achatz is the two-time U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and " by Darren Curtis, used by permission, and "Happy Clappy" by John Bartmann from Pixabay.

Thirteenth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he is an epic failure. The episode concludes with "Doe After a Blizzard," a psalm Saint Marty wrote to teach his son about our broken world.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and " by Darren Curtis, used by permission, and "Winter Is Coming" by Magic-828 from Pixabay.

Twelfth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he reads the last pages of mysteries first. The episode concludes with "A Duck's Quack Doesn't Echo," a psalm Saint Marty wrote about one of nature's mysteries.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and " by Darren Curtis, used by permission, and "The Swan" by JosepMonter from Pixabay.

Eleventh Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he is a Christmas fanatic. The episode concludes with "Good Grief," a psalm Saint Marty wrote about Charlie Brown and the lasting power of love.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and "Fare Thee Well" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

Tenth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he thinks he has the power to move the world. The episode concludes with "Catfish Have 27,000 Taste Buds," a psalm Saint Marty wrote about finding grace in unexpected places.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and "The Old Country Farm" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

Ninth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he is an addict, searching for his next fix all the time. The episode concludes with "Bigfoot Takes His Wife to Mount Rushmore for Their Honeymoon," a psalm Saint Marty wrote for anyone who known happiness intimately.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and "New Horizons" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

Eighth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he is a Star Wars geek. The episode concludes with "Dagobah Meditation," a psalm Saint Marty wrote for anyone who has ever been on a quest for love.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and "A Time Soul's Departure" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

Seventh Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he has trust issues and talks about Thomas Merton. The episode concludes with "Fear Not," a psalm Saint Marty wrote for anyone trying to overcome fear and loneliness.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and "A Time Forgotten" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

Sixth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he is a proud liberal . . . studies graduate. The episode concludes with "13 Ways of Looking at Bigfoot," a psalm Saint Marty wrote for anyone in search of mystery and love.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and "Gentle Spirit" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

Fifth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he sometimes argues with God. A lot. Saint Marty's puppy teaches him a lesson about surrender. The episode concludes with "Elephants Are the Only Animals that Cannot Jump," a psalm Saint Marty wrote for anyone who's ever felt weighed down by life.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and "Returning Memories" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

Fourth Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he sometimes believes he's the center of the universe, thanks to Ptolemy and the addicts in his life. The episode concludes with "Butterflies Taste with Their Feet," a psalm Saint Marty wrote for everyone who's loved impossibly.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and "Searching, Waiting, Longing" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

Third Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he's a stranger in a strange land. The episode concludes with "Big Bang," a psalm Saint Marty wrote for anyone who's ever felt lost.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and "Drifting Through Space" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

Second Confession

Saint Marty learns a lesson about pain, love, and redemption from his son. The episode concludes with "Harvest Time," a psalm Saint Marty wrote for his son.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" and "Hold on to the Memories" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

First Confession

Saint Marty confesses that he's a prowler, chasing comets and the big, hairy mysteries of life. Take a stroll with Saint Marty, Bigfoot, and Ezekiel through midnight streets, and find out what goes on in the dark.

Martin Achatz is the current the U.P. Poet Laureate of Michigan. He has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at Northern Michigan University. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press, and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Bigfoot with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.

Music for this episode is "Camelot Monastery" by Darren Curtis, used by permission.

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