I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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THURSDAY’S THOUGHT ON MOTHERHOOD
What price motherhood? I went out to see the two litters of newborn bunnies this morning. Nestled amid all this furry mass are some babies. I could tell because of the movement in the corners. Yes, I got a peek. … Continue reading
Posted in God the Creator, mothers, Uncategorized
Tagged abortion, babies, bunnies, God the Creator, instinct, mootherhood, mothers, nature, rabbits
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THUS BEGAN THE PULP WORSHIPERS
The Tree Worshipers met in exclusive conference to resolve the question, “Why did Giant Tree allow itself to be hone down to this image?” “So it could understand man,” some said. “Tree cannot understand man in the same measure man … Continue reading
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Tagged #writephoto, gods, nature, tall tales, tree worship, worship
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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
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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
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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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