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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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MEH
I pity the fool Who heads into slavery Knowing likely harm. ************** Written for Ronovan’s haiku challenge using words “fool” and “head” https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/03/08/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-348-fool-and-head/ ************** Image: Pexels.com Ike louie Natividad (I edited the picture for shape)
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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
INSECURE COOK
Baking pie is rough Do I have enough season? Will the crust be tough? Ronovan’s haiku challenge using words “rough” and “season” Image: pexels.com
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CONTENTMENT
Frosty scene outside Brings pleasant glint to my eye. Satisfying work. ************ Written for Ronovan’s Haiku challenge using words “frost” and “glint” Image: Picture, my window to my back yard.
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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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REJUVENATION
Unfurl simple joy. Seek solace in quiet time Amidst season’s bliss. Written for Ronovan’s challenge. Write haiku using words “open” and “solace” – I used synonym “unfurl” in the place of “open.” https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/12/21/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-337-open-and-solace/ Image: Simon Robbin, pexels.com
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