Keith Deel

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“I decided to share the poems of Fluidus as one man’s thoughts about existence, brokenness, redemption and ultimately, meaningfulness. There is a broad spectrum of life experiences for us all, and my hope is that in reading Fluidus you will find familiarity, honesty and some flicker of light on the truth we innately desire.”

Keith Deel

As his first collection of Poetry is released the same year he turned fifty, Keith laughs at the thought that the sequel will be available on his 100th birthday! “Now that will be something to write about.” The poems of Fluidus span thirty plus years of writing and come together as personal experience and unique observations of the events we share in this life. Keith draws from his childhood days growing up as the son of a Pentecostal preacher, and his passion that is rooted in that upbringing. After graduating from Lee College in 1989, Keith attended Regent University where he earned his M.A. Degree in Biblical Studies and Church History.

It was at Regent where he experienced a broader view of the world, faith, and a God that crosses man-made lines. “We all have questions,” notes Keith, “questions about existence, our fallen nature, and why we have been placed here and given the lives we live, without a choice in the matter. “ He states, “There are many, many things we cannot explain, and if we focus on those we are always questioning and strengthening our doubt. Questions, we will always have with us, but on the other hand, there are so many things we cannot explain away, all the intricate details of our existence that will not allow us to simply dismiss this mystery to chance. These “Beacons of Gondor”, if you will, help us understand in a broader scope, our immortality and eternal significance.”

“Like the pool of Siloam, certain waters, like liquid words, have the power to wash and to heal. But first comes the turbulence and the waiting for the waters to stir so one might be immersed in hope and wonder. Keith Deel's poetry invites one to sit beside the waters...

Terry Lindvall, Ph.D.
C.S. Lewis Chair of Communication and Christian Thought
Virginia Wesleyan College

Keith Deel
2016-11-04T20:33:04+00:00

Terry Lindvall, Ph.D.
C.S. Lewis Chair of Communication and Christian Thought
Virginia Wesleyan College

“Like the pool of Siloam, certain waters, like liquid words, have the power to wash and to heal. But first comes the turbulence and the waiting for the waters to stir so one might be immersed in hope and wonder. Keith Deel's poetry invites one to sit beside the waters and reflect. Whether wading in the waters or hanging on air, Deel's poems are prayers and questions, riddles and jests. This tidy little volume will offer you a cup of cool, refreshing water, that may even turn into wine in this spiritual brewery of intoxicating lines.”
“The title of FLUIDUS, poems by Keith Deel, speaks of water, of sources, of the endless flow of life, of the power and peace emanating from a primary element of God’s creation. But when you get into the wild diversity of these poems, you find them grounded in just about...

Gillette Elvgren, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Communication and the Arts
Regent University

Keith Deel
2016-11-04T20:39:22+00:00

Gillette Elvgren, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Communication and the Arts
Regent University

“The title of FLUIDUS, poems by Keith Deel, speaks of water, of sources, of the endless flow of life, of the power and peace emanating from a primary element of God’s creation. But when you get into the wild diversity of these poems, you find them grounded in just about every aspect of the particularities of our life here on this earth. Take note of Noah who runs his zoo and suffers from splinters; have you ever watched a one colt parade in the rain, and realized if you missed that you missed it all?; can you imagine moving slower than ‘molasses in Alaska'? Deel examines our spiritual struggles, the passage of time, growing old, being young again, but always in terms of those archetypal and fleeting images that remind us of our humanity. If you are looking for hope, and also for the gentle self-deprecating delight of our trek here in this multi dimensional existence, read these poems. Read them more than once.”
Words well woven bring warmth and comfort to weary souls. Words etched in gyrating grace lift eyes toward heaven. Word paintings of vivid emotions are grand gifts, shedding resolute light upon too rapid lives. Words challenge us toward ultimate realities, fore-shadowing a journey named hope. Keith Deel creates tenacious juxtapositions...

Michael Simone, D.Min.
Senior Pastor, Spring Branch Community Church, Virginia Beach, VA

Keith Deel
2016-11-04T20:39:59+00:00

Michael Simone, D.Min.
Senior Pastor, Spring Branch Community Church, Virginia Beach, VA

Words well woven bring warmth and comfort to weary souls. Words etched in gyrating grace lift eyes toward heaven. Word paintings of vivid emotions are grand gifts, shedding resolute light upon too rapid lives. Words challenge us toward ultimate realities, fore-shadowing a journey named hope. Keith Deel creates tenacious juxtapositions of words and life. With humility, he slakes thirsty hearts. His words define our relentless parade of days... they are the touch of God's hands upon your lump of clay.
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