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HOPE FULFILLED
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
Posted in haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged drought, haiku, hope, rain, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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A LIGHT IN THE NIGHT
Clive pitched forward as the wheel hit the curb. The mirror showed glitter behind him. Now his only glitter was left behind. Back when the bills were paid. A wife with a diamond ring, a lover in her shimmery red dress, … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Fictioneers
Tagged Christmas, Friday Fictioneers, hope, Rochelle's picture prompt
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THINK HOPE
Linda G. Hill’s challenge is to write something on the theme of “hope.” We are to write with little editing. That’s hard for me to do. I don’t like to turn in rough drafts, but here I am, accepting the … Continue reading
SOME GOOD EGGS FIND REASON FOR HOPE
I like blogs that are easy to remember; those that grab you & hug your heart; those worthy to pass on & share love with others. Life should solely be about sharing love, right?! About making another’s load lighter, putting … Continue reading
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/
TURNING LOOSE
Children are a blessing from the Lord. These, plus five, make up our great grands. Fruitful minds, eternal souls, eager hands. Our influence extended to the third and fourth generation. Preparing citizens for our “God blessed” nation. Hiding fears for … Continue reading
Posted in aging, generations, God's love, God's purpose or will, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, future, generations, hope, Jesus loves the children
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NEED A ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT?
Cheer up, Buttercup Don’t let the mopes get you down. A dash of hope helps! ************** I Peter 1:3 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new … Continue reading
Posted in haiku, hope, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged 1 Peter 1:3, attitude, depression, haiku, hope, moodiness, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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AS THE PEBBLE SINKS
The pebble sinks leaving ripples behind, Ripples that will soon be gone. The Titanic sinks never to sail again; Stock markets sink to someone’s sorrow; Hearts sink hearing news of disaster; The sun also sinks … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, M's Writing Prompt, resurrection, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, death, eternity, hope, I Cor. 15:19, imfluence, M's monthly prompt, purpose, resurrection
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SPRINGTIME HOPE
Welcome to my kitchen. Image: my box window over the sink. Child resting the the palm of Gods hand. Isaiah 49:16 “Behold I have engraved you in the palm of my hands.” SPRINGTIME HOPE Re Born – Born again, born … Continue reading