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VITAL CHOICE
I was being chauffeured in a vehicle build for ten I sat alone on the back seat, weary without and within. When I glimpsed in the whiteness an old telephone booth It served as a reminder of a choice made … Continue reading
CHARMING CHARLIE
Charming Charlie was a fake A true con artist on the take. He was good at soothing rich widows, He could even charm her kiddos. Went through the bankroll of three or four Then set out to find some … Continue reading
THE TYRANT RAGES
Fire is a tyrant Fury – replacing peace Hopelessness – its wake. ***************** Reminder to pray for the people and lands being affected by the uncontrolled fires in Colorado – and elsewhere. https://ronovanwrites.com/2018/06/11/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-205-tyranthope/
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/
SCATTER BRAINED!
There once was a lady, I think she was Persian, Whose mind was scattered by drips of diversion; Much trivia filled her thoughts to submersion I much doubted when I heard of her version – Of tigers in Siberia … Continue reading
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT PASSION OR LOVE?
Passion is often greed, envy, or selfishness mistaken for love. ****************** Thank you, Linda, for the prompt “passionate” for JusJoJan https://lindaghill.com/2017/12/27/what-is-just-jot-it-january-2018-rules/
WEATHER DRAMA
Do I care about the weather? Really not much concerning whether The clouds are low or they are high. Just tell me if it’ll be wet or dry. I want to know “hot” or “cold” Not how much precipitation the … Continue reading
A PERFECT ENTICEMENT
Hand reaching to test the peach’s smooth fuzziness – ripened perfection. https://ronovanwrites.com/2017/11/06/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-174-smoothhand/
SEEK ME – RSVP
Having sought Him And accepting his grace, I now say my deepest desire Is to behold His face. ************ Before posting this I ask myself about the truth of this statement. I am convinced that I am not just being … Continue reading
UNEXPECTED DISASTER
We were unprepared. Misleading calmness of rain Ushered in wild winds. Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge – #Haiku #Tanka #Haibun: CALM & WILD
