Presentation Type
Oral/Paper Presentation
Abstract
Every Drop and Every Breath Poem Abstract For the poem, “Every Drop and Every Breath,” I aimed to create an artistic interpretation of the relationship and connection between at least two different body systems within the human body. The approach taken with this goal in mind was a poem describing the crucifixion and sacrifice of Jesus, but through an anatomical lens. To write this piece I researched the crucifixion process and how it affects the body. Then, I connected that with what is described in the Bible and the anatomical processes that would likely be happening, such as sweating blood. This work artistically portrays the beautiful work of the Father in first creating our bodies and all of its intricate inner workings, and then the greatest sacrifice ever given. Its purpose is to give each of us a better understanding of both the physical and spiritual suffering that Christ endured for each of us.
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Jill Kirby
Recommended Citation
Gautsche, Isabella, "Every Drop and Every Breath Poem Abstract" (2025). Student Scholar Symposium. 34.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/student_scholars_symposium/2025/Full_schedule/34
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Every Drop and Every Breath Poem Abstract
Every Drop and Every Breath Poem Abstract For the poem, “Every Drop and Every Breath,” I aimed to create an artistic interpretation of the relationship and connection between at least two different body systems within the human body. The approach taken with this goal in mind was a poem describing the crucifixion and sacrifice of Jesus, but through an anatomical lens. To write this piece I researched the crucifixion process and how it affects the body. Then, I connected that with what is described in the Bible and the anatomical processes that would likely be happening, such as sweating blood. This work artistically portrays the beautiful work of the Father in first creating our bodies and all of its intricate inner workings, and then the greatest sacrifice ever given. Its purpose is to give each of us a better understanding of both the physical and spiritual suffering that Christ endured for each of us.