Category Archives: haiku

HOPE FULFILLED

Posted on September 19, 2022 by oneta hayes

The drought is ending. The farmer eyes the flicker – Sign of rain to come! ********* Image: petty images, NurPhoto https://ronovanwrites.com/2022/09/19/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-428-flicker-and-eyes/ My dad was a farmer. I know how promising this sign was when his fields needed water! If you … Continue reading →

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NATURAL LEARNING

Posted on August 30, 2022 by oneta hayes

Amazing babies Baby turtles found in reeds Child observes and learns. ********** Haiku prompt by Ronovan, use words “turtle” and “reed.” http://Ronovan Writes #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge 425 REED and Turtle.

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GOD’S CARE

Posted on June 22, 2022 by oneta hayes

Blessings given me – They are new every morning, Daily faithfulness. ************ Thanks to Ronovan for the haiku word prompt June 20 “day” and “new”

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THREE SENTINELS

Posted on May 17, 2022 by oneta hayes

Three sentinels stand  Like tall flowering tulips  Roots firmly in place.*   God, Home, and Country With manners, concern, and grace Requires unity. ************************ *My third tulip is hard to see. It is a peach color between the two yellows.

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MENTORS

Posted on February 7, 2022 by oneta hayes

Kindly step forward Teaching manners as you move Care for those who lag. ******** Ronovan is giving me a chance today to express appreciation to the men and women who set the standards by which we live comfortable and independent … Continue reading →

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OUCH!

Posted on February 1, 2022 by oneta hayes

Checking my success. Apply balm, keep the scar soft Subtle not crusty. ******** Ronovan writes haiku challenge https://ronovanwrites.com/2022/01/31 Use words “crust” and “scar”

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MONDAY – WASH DAY

Posted on September 28, 2021 by oneta hayes

IN THE BED, NO DREAD OF RISING IN THE MORNING TO MAKE MY CLOTHES CLEAN What a lucky lady to have a new washer with a wringer even! ****************** https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/09/27/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-377-clean-and-rise/

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SPRING’S GLORY

Posted on June 1, 2021 by oneta hayes

A wisp of Spring air Stirred the field of apple trees Manifesting life. *********** Thanks to Ronovan for the weekly haiku challenge. Read other submissions at https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/05/31/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-360-air-and-wisp/

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SEE SPOT SCRATCH

Posted on April 5, 2021 by oneta hayes

Spot had seventeen fleas Living on his nose and knees Made Spot snort and sneeze. ***************** The light touch today with Ronovan. Ronovan’s haiku challenge using words “fleas” and “sneeze” https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/04/05/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-352-fleas-and-sneeze/

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GOD’S CARE

Posted on March 23, 2021 by oneta hayes

First chirp at sunrise To the last tweet of twilight God’s love watches on. *********** Ronovan haiku challenge using words “chirp” and “twilight” https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/03/22/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-350-chirp-and-twilight/ Image:

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