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Category Archives: Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
2021 PRAYER
Dry, parched, and thirsty And bound to the drought of earth Seeking your presence. Pour down upon me Dancing and swaying in rain Eager arms open. ************ Written for ronovan’s weekly haiku challenge using words “bound” and “sway” https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/12/28/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-338-bound-and-sway/ Image: … Continue reading
Posted in haiku, New Year, revival, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged haiku, revival, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, seeking God
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REJUVENATION
Unfurl simple joy. Seek solace in quiet time Amidst season’s bliss. Written for Ronovan’s challenge. Write haiku using words “open” and “solace” – I used synonym “unfurl” in the place of “open.” https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/12/21/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-337-open-and-solace/ Image: Simon Robbin, pexels.com
Posted in peace, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, seasons
Tagged peace, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, seasons
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DO UNTO OTHERS
When your neighbor slips Demonstrate generous grace. He’ll save for pay back. Image thanks to pexels.com Istock
Posted in haiku, neighbor, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged grace, haiku, neighbor, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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WELCOME, WEE ONE
Great-great-grandmother – As the ebb and flow of life Brings me Oliver! _______________ Picture is my real great-great grandson. Adorable, huh? _______________ Written for Ronavan A weekly haiku challenge by Ronavan Writes
Posted in aging, family, generations, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
Tagged aging, family, generations, life, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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SAFE BUT BOUND
No eaglet ever had clipped wing staying in nest – Nor freedom to soar. **************** Image: unsplash Haiku Challenge by Ronovan https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/09/14/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-323-clipwings/.
Posted in freedom, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
Tagged eagle, freedom, Ronovan writes haiku, solitude
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DRINK YOUR FILL
Take this cup Filled with hopeful love, Sip it’s peace. *********** There are so many reasons to be discouraged, but I want to always point to having hope. Our future can be good. We are loved by the Lord God. … Continue reading
Posted in God's love, haiku, hope, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
Tagged encouragement, hope, Ronovan writes haiku
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I CHOOSE HOPE
A surge of worry, Squashes hope for the morrow Bringing its sorrow. But a surge of hope Releases joy for today, Brightening your way. ************* Thanks to Ronovan for the haiku challenge. Haiku prompt words: surge, morrow https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/08/31/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-321-morrow-surge/
SEW THREADS OF KINDNESS
Happy sewing day – Use kind words for warp and woof. Make the fabric of one’s day Perfectly flawless. Proverbs 16:24 “Kind words are like honey–sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” ************ Thanks, Ronovan, for the haiku challenge … Continue reading
Posted in haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
Tagged haiku, happiness, Ronovan writes haiku
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GOD’S PAINTBRUSH
Love lavished on planet Is a fingerprint from God You are the paintbrush. ****************** Haiku challenge by Ronovan. Haiku using “finger” and “planet.” https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/07/13/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-314-fingerplanet/ Image: Pixabay
Posted in God's love, haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged God's love, good works, haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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SHORT SUPPLY OF COMMON SENSE
Dwindling common sense Barely makes a ripple. PC run amok! ********** Image: Unsplash, Randy Colas Haiku challenge by