Who is the author of the free verse poem One Solitary Life?

Answer 1

Helen Steiner Rice is credited with this somewhat off-base religious tract. I am glad you call it a poem. There are a number of theological off-course angles- if not actually mistatements in the poem. It seems to imply a possibly temporary Mobility handicap on The Christ when he was a youngster ( possible?) and seems to imply his Supernatural powers were dormant in this period. along the mobility handicap line it seems to suggest- indeed directly states that he never traveled more than fifty miles from his point of origin which is absurd- it is known St. Paul- using the primitive transportation of the period- ships, afoot, and probably horseback- yes., definitely, he was an ex- Roman foreign legionnaire.- well, Paul got around and surely covered thousands of miles deep into Greek and Roman territory- take a look at a map these countries and Israel hardly ( touch borders). The song seems to ground Christ with a ( Fifty Mile Restriction) akin to those ( for very sensible reasons) applied to Volunteer Firemen when (On Call) status- hey a fire could break out locally! I never liked this Under-Dog approach to the Divine Master, and while not sacrilegious, it does seem to impose limitations on Christ that did not, or probably did not exist. Look at the travels of St. Paul! ( same period). I have doubts as to whether Helen Steiner Rice ( very prolific Hallmark Cards poetess) was a real person or a composite name used by several writers ( common practice with Hardy Boys and some Science-fiction yarns). at any rate she or they was NOT a competent theologian!

Answer 2

The author of the free verse poem "One Solitary Life" is James Allen Francis. The poem reflects on the impact of the life of Jesus Christ.