In a musical
Trill, she sang gladly as she
Climbed the final hill.
I have just attempted yet another haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “trill” and “final”. I am enjoying the challenge of putting different and even opposite words in such a short poem. If you like poetry challenges and haiku’s then I invite you to also accept his latest challenge at this link: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/
Winds brisk and frigid sweep across the prairie and through the quiet pine needled forest.
Icicles, like long, slender fingers stretch downward; determined to reach and touch.
Nighttime snowflakes swirl and flutter, softly blanketing the frozen land.
Trees, stripped bare of their colorful leaves, sway yet still rigidly stand.
Even so, the coldest and blusteriest day might reveal bright and wondrous hope;
Reaching and arching high in a blistery sea blue sky can be a brilliantly glowing winter rainbow.
Wintry days, frigid
And brisk reveal bright hope with
A winter rainbow.
The style is layered
Clothes when dressing to walk in
The cold and fresh snow.
I have just attempted yet another haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “style” and “fresh”. I am enjoying the challenge of trying to use such seemingly different and even opposite words in such a short poem. If you like poetry challenges and haiku’s then I invite you to also accept his latest challenge at this link: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/
Choosing hope is crystal clear; that is
to live in faith instead of fear.
I have just attempted another haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “hope” and “crystal” prompts from Ronovan can really be a fun challenge. If you like writing poetry challenges and haiku’s then I invite you to also accept his latest challenge at this link: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/
I searched and found a book to read once upon a rainy Saturday
When I didn’t need to venture out but could peacefully listen to the rain.
There’s something sweet and refreshing when just quietly resting
While listening to the pelting stream; it’s staccato rhythm almost caressing.
So I rested upon my soft bed feeling warm, content and snug
And I opened up a book; one that I have read just once.
As with hidden anticipation I read page by page,
I became enveloped and was transported to another place.
And lo, I also entered another era of time; sometimes the past or the future.
I then see another world which only my mind can view and capture.
And soon along the story line I find my ever persevering hero
And closely follow him through his trials and many troubles.
Oh how I do root my hero and become ever so worried
As problems abound and to succeed he must indeed hurry.
He must find his courage and discover his inner confidence
Before it is too late as timeliness is of utmost essence.
As I eagerly read along, I also quietly stop and pause;
I contemplate and wonder while hearing the drumming rain outside.
Then I close my ever sleepy eyes and take a nap for just a bit.
But soon opening my eyes again I find the page where I had left.
So page by page I read the story to the end
And relish in the final victory my brave hero has won.
Twas such a pleasant and ever delightful way
To spend once upon a rainy Saturday.
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One winter day a
Sundog did appear when the
Sky was vast and clear.
I have just attempted yet another haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “vast” and “clear”. I am enjoying the challenge of trying to use such seemingly different and even opposite words in such a short poem. If you like poetry challenges and haiku’s then I invite you to also accept his latest challenge at this link: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/
(Tune: Deck the Halls):
January is too cold fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
And I can tell I’m getting old fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Oh this weather and the temperatures, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
I cannot so easily endeavor, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Tis the season to hibernate, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Stay inside until Spring’s first day, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Oh but then I might miss some fun, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
And not see the bright rainbow sun, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Also no sledding or skiing, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Nor walking beneath snow glistened trees, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Nor making angels in the snow, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
All because outside I won’t go, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
So, I guess I’ll venture outside, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Now that the bright sun did arise, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
And continue on life’s journey, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
And try to see this new day’s blessings, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
It is still the time to be thankful, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Knowing that God is faithful, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
He has promised to never leave me, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
And lovingly he’s always providing, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
So now as I step into the cold, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Following a snow swept road, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
I will remember that Jesus is with me, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sheltering me in his love and peace, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Have a bright year new
That is improved from the last
Tears will just not do.
My talented cousin, Kathy, also just attempted another haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “year” and “new”. These prompts from Ronovan can really be a fun challenge. If you like writing poetry challenges and haiku’s then I invite you to also accept his latest challenge at this link: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-77-yearnew.
Starting this year with
Sky soft blue; walking a new
Path God planned for you.
I have just attempted another haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “year” and “new”. These prompts from Ronovan can really be a fun challenge to the mind. If you like writing poetry challenges and haiku’s then I invite you to also accept his latest challenge at this link: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-77-yearnew
A winter snowscape awaited me
As one day I gazed out to see
The slender trees mostly bare of their leafy crowns
Motionless as statues in the morning dawn.
Pale sky and ground white with snow
Greeted me outside my window.
A damp chill hung in the wintry air
While inside the temps remained warm and fair.
Such as still and quiet scene
Covered by a soft blanket of gentle peace.
It is the Lord’s loving and nurturing way
Silently reminding that everything will be okay.
Chilled wintry day touched
By God’s peace and grace; I then
Know all is okay.
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Setting a Life to Words
Finding God's Grace in a Lemon-filled World
Prose | Poetry | Fiction | Editing
Writing - Loving What I Do and Doing What I Love!
Warning: A feminist writes here. Content may contain angry, vulgar, and sometimes funny language.
Join Us for #TankaTuesday 短歌 火曜
I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Gal. 2:20
thoughts from my mind to yours
A little bit of this and that
THE WOMAN WITH WHEELS
Thoughts from the Heartland
the joy of creativity
The details of my Journey.
Inspiration through my thoughts, experiences and travels
All information not in hand belongs on a bookshelf
~ Communicator, WordSmith, Artist, Guide, Mentor, Muse ~
I write because I read. I read because I write.
Christian poetry and prose, quotes, and thoughts - if they glorify God they were worth writing; if they mean something to one other person, they were worth sharing. Comments always welcome!
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