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Tag Archives: nature
TENSE BEAUTY
Driving in the rain Mesmerizing colors, as Sun sets, water drains. ************* Ronovan’s challenge: Write haiku using “drain” and “rain” https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/02/17/weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-293/ Image: unsplash, Gabiele Diwald
Posted in Creation, haiku, nature, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged Creation, haiku, nature, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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COLORS SERENE
Brook of classic blue Mid’st fern green of mossy walls Skilled Master Painter ************ Image: Pixabay Thanks to Ronovan for the haiku challenge to use the words “moss” and “brook.” Tourmaline hosts Color Your World with the first color of … Continue reading
THE SINGING STARS
In the quietness, There’s beauty we cannot see, Sounds we cannot hear. ************** The singing stars. Job 38:7 declares the morning stars sang together Challenge by Ronovan, haiku using beauty/quiet Image: Thanks, Pixabay https://ronovanwrites.com/2019/07/29/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-264-beautyquiet/
Posted in Creation, God, haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged Creation, God the Creator, haiku, music, nature, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, singing stars
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OF WOOD STORK AND FISH
SURVIVAL OF WOOD STORK AND FISH Did one ere see, such legs long and thin Knees a bit knobby, but oh, so trim? It steps about with amazing grace, Aura? Modern “pouty,” no smile on its face. Give attention to … Continue reading
Posted in environment, nature, Uncategorized
Tagged creation of man, environment, extinction, God, nature
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HATE WITHOUT CAUSE
Butterflies I favor; Hummingbirds bring me pleasure; June bugs I detest. ****************** For those who look for a lesson/moral in my writings – there is one here! At least for me. Got it? ****************** Image: (GERMANY OUT) Zwei Feldmaikaefer Melolontha … Continue reading
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Tagged haiku, hate, me, nature, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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A GLIMPSE OF THE CREATOR
Beauty of things seen Mystery of things hidden Creator’s image! ****************** Image and prompt by Sue Vincent https://scvincent.com/2019/04/04/thursday-photo-prompt-threshold-writephoto/
SHARING NATURE
Chet, scooting the stool back from the bar: “Colleen, it was nice to meet you. Could I come to your place tomorrow night?” Colleen: “That sounds great. How shall I prepare?” Chet: “An inviting table would be nice. We’ll talk … Continue reading
Posted in Rochelle's picture prompt, Uncategorized
Tagged humor, nature, Rochelle's picture prompt
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WOODLAND WHITE
Woodland White? Of what can I write? The bird’s underwing as it takes flight? The perky tip of a white-tailed deer? Glistening sun in water so clear? Beautiful masses of skeleton flowers? Or water-smoothed stones stacked in towers? Fluffy clouds … Continue reading
Posted in M's September Prompt, Uncategorized, woodlands
Tagged M's September Prompt, nature, woodlands
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WHAT SAY YOU, REGAL PINES?
Tell me, Regal Pines, as your fingers point to God, Is MY life hopeful? ***************** Christ died for me, not the pines. Can I doubt that my life is hopeful? https://ronovanwrites.com/2018/04/02/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-195-regalhopeful/
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Tagged God, haiku, hope, life, nature, poetry, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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WAIT A LITTLE LONGER, PLEASE
There are three Bradford pear trees on a corner near my home. They are loaded with white blossoms. One of the trees is a little more advanced than the others so the green is overtaking the white. I want … Continue reading