Author Archives: Matthew Pullar

What we call Dark – a poem by Matthew Pullar

What we call Darkis often what we don’t understand, or cannot yetexplain. Dark as in: unseeable; not observed.The inside of the box. Beyond the boundary.The energy stretching the universefaster than reason can catch. The matter that,unseen, drives gravity mad.But these too are dark: the consciousnessthat torments itself with unknowable things;the inside of the apple; theContinue reading “What we call Dark – a poem by Matthew Pullar”

Unmasking Acrostic

Readily it comes to me,Easily, like a skin I slip into,Judiciously chosen for comfort.Even when unsought, it sitsClose by, ready to offer itself.Take nothing for granted,It whispers. Question all motives.Overt or hidden, it never leaves,Never leaves me be. Some days, slow days, it seemsEasy-going as though, for that moment, it mightNot bother anyone. Trickster.Sly thing.Continue reading “Unmasking Acrostic”

Interview with SparkLit

It was a great pleasure to be interviewed by an old friend, and filmed by another, for the 2025 Australian Christian Book of the Year awards night. Congratulations to the nine other books that were shortlisted for the award, especially to Stephen Driscoll for his award-winning book on AI, Made In Our Image. You canContinue reading “Interview with SparkLit”

“This Teeming Mess of Glory” shortlisted for Australian Christian Book of the Year

This week I heard the thrilling news that my latest book, This Teeming Mess of Glory, has been shortlisted for Australian Christian Book of the Year for 2025. It has been selected alongside a diverse range of books and authors, including First Nations Christians and academic theologians. I’m honoured to be recognised for my contributionContinue reading ““This Teeming Mess of Glory” shortlisted for Australian Christian Book of the Year”

Is it ADHD or the patriarchy?

Last year I found myself deep-diving into feminist theory. It began with reading “The Handmaid’s Tale” and then following it up with the first book by French comic book artist Emma, “The Mental Load”. After that I was hooked, and finding my world of male privilege reeling from it all. I’d read my fair shareContinue reading “Is it ADHD or the patriarchy?”

Christ is risen?

He is risen indeed, and the children, certain of thisrecurrent event, rise at first opportunity of dawn, to greet a table laid for the event, the celebration of miniature chocolate tombs, lefthollow to declare, “He is not here! He has risen, justlike He said He would.” But we sleep-weary grown-ups rub eyes, ask,“Really?” in ourContinue reading “Christ is risen?”

“This Teeming Mess of Glory” now available

It’s officially here! I’m delighted to announce that my new book “This Teeming Mess of Glory” is now available for purchase online from Wipf and Stock, and coming to other online retailers soon. Also, don’t forget to register for the book launch on Saturday 29th March, 12:30pm Melbourne time. You can join in person ifContinue reading ““This Teeming Mess of Glory” now available”

Book launch: This Teeming Mess of Glory

It’s getting close to the time for my new poetry collection to be released with Wipf & Stock’s Resources imprint. I’ll share the details here when the date arrives along with info on how to purchase it online through W&S or Amazon. In the meantime, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be having a bookContinue reading “Book launch: This Teeming Mess of Glory”

A sneek peek at my new book

It’s only about a month until my new collection of poetry, This Teeming Mess of Glory, comes out with Wipf & Stock (Resource Publications). Although the process from getting it accepted to publication has been remarkably short, this book has more than fifteen years in the making. It comprises several poems from my unpublished collectionContinue reading “A sneek peek at my new book”