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HOPE ENDURES
Drifting in the sea of space Moonlight reflects hope In the darkest of midnights. ************ Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/09/06/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-374-lights-and-night/ Write haiku using words “lights” and “night” Image: gettyimages.com
SPRING’S GLORY
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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TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS
Graduation Day! The great thrill of achievement, Amidst moms’ sadness. ************ The caps go to the air about three hours before “what now?” becomes reality. With my blessings, I pray that graduates in my family will walk the path God … Continue reading
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SEE SPOT SCRATCH
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
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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YUM, YUM
Yum, a crisp cookie Is snacker’s delight – specially Softened in real cream! ************* Ronovan’s Haiku challenge, haiku using words “crisp” and “soft” https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/03/15/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-349-crisp-and-soft/
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WHERE DOES OUR STRENGTH COME FROM?
I have a proneness To ache over history, Have no ease today. ********* Where does my help come from? In spite of the fact that God does not change, it seems that people seldom look to Him for strength. From … Continue reading
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
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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
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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
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