Nightmare of a deep
freeze: we’ve been forewarned! To my
horror, it had come.
Sixteen below but
that isn’t all; the wind chill
makes it colder still.
Another haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “nightmare” and “horror”. If you like word challenges and haiku’s, then I invite you to also accept Ronovan’s latest challenge at this link and have fun: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/
The commotion of the day
gently ebbs away
into the twilight eve and
descending darkness.
No more worries or
dilemmas to solve.
No more demands to meet
or deadlines to defeat.
No more explanations of why
or expectations you tried so
hard to satisfy.
Just a sweet time to
be with the Lord;
remembering his gentle word
to be still and quietly rest.
A time of thoughtful reflection
Of that day’s direction.
A time to overcome disappointment,
pain, and tears of sorrow
with renewed hope for tomorrow.
By sleeping beneath the Lord’s
silent yet comforting hand
until the sun rises again;
the gift of peace and quietness.
Sunset flare sits like
Heaven’s flame on the prairie
In a cloudy stream.
Whenever I am
Hurt, God makes me strong again
And lifts my faint heart.
Another haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “strong” and “heart”. If you like word challenges and haiku’s, then I invite you to also accept Ronovan’s latest challenge at this link and have fun: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/
Through time, dreams fade and
Are broken; hope dares you to
Start over again.
I have attempted a new haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “broken” and “over”. If you like word challenges and haiku’s, then I invite you to also accept Ronovan’s latest challenge at this link and have fun: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/
Thankful for….
Thankful for a glorious new day;
Thankful for the sun and the rain.
Thankful for the blue sky and the clouds;
Also, when the sun rises and gently goes down.
Thankful for the mountains, the meadows,
And the hills covered with emerald jeweled forests.
Also for the rippling lakes and rumbling oceans where
In the grain-sifting sand, my feet can sink and rest.
Thankful for the twittering birds of the air
and for butterflies fluttering here and there.
Thankful for close friends and family;
Thankful for the holidays when we meet
And the lifetime of cherished memories.
Thankful for their encouragement and their words
And the sweet moments locked forever in my heart.
Thankful for God, our Heavenly Father
Who reigns above forever and ever
And who so did love man
That he authored a lasting plan
To save us from our sins and from
Our many worldly and selfish whims.
Thankful for how God gives life purpose
For each new day with his mission; his focus.
Thankful for Jesus, His Son, and my Savior
And the hope he gives for an eternal future.
Thankful for the Lord who is always listening
And generously showers us with his blessings.
Thankful for the night when I can rest and sleep
Knowing Jesus is lovingly watching over me.
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts to which indeed
you were called… And be thankful.”
Colossians 3:15 (Holy Bible ESV)
Autumn, aromatically sweet
Before the arrival of a blustery winter scene.
Crowning of billowing trees,
Decorated and adorned,
Emerge in vibrant, resin-scented leaves.
Foliage overhead of lemon,
Green, mango-orange, and shades of gold.
Hovering sphere of light
In the deep sea-blue sky
Journeys from dawn to the arrival of dusk;
Kaleidoscope of sunlight brilliance
Luminating the marbled planet while
Marching on in measured time from
New moon to full moon and from
Onset of each new year and new season; its’
Pathway determined in ancient times.
Quivering rays of stretching sunbeams
Reach the autumn forest filled with
Swaying boughs of leaf-laden trees;
Translucent rays brightly display
Unified and blended scene
Vivid in rich hues of harmony
While the cooler wind softly blows.
X-ray vision silently reveals
Yellow, orange, and green veins hidden in minute
Zig-zag stripes in the cluster of autumn leaves
Now gently falling and floating in the
Softly flowing breeze.
Last night, I let my heart and mind
Sink low into futile depths
of hopeless misery
as the streaming sun
dipped down
Below the far-off horizon;
under the darkened forest
Of resin-scented trees.
But today, I awoke and did rise
To watch that ancient orb of light
Climb steadily upward
filling the sapphire sky
over the same forest now
Richly crowned in brilliant jewels:
Golden, amber, and hints of
Ruby red autumn leaves.
So, with a prayer to the Lord,
Creator of heaven and earth,
And hope I heard from
his everlasting word,
I let my mind and heart
ascend
to the awesome
heights and wonders of
God’s never-ending kingdom:
Filled with His
Glory, splendor, and majesty.
Autumn leaves fall: red,
Orange, and lemon-yellow tint
Emitting sweet scent.
I have attempted a new haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “sweet” and “scent”. This is often an enjoyable challenge for those who like writing short poem or like word puzzles and challenges. If you like word challenges and haiku’s, then I invite you to also accept Ronovan’s latest challenge at this link and have fun: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/
I reached to touch the
Sky; felt the lofty air but
Missed the clouds up there.
I stretched high to grasp
A lofty dream but up it
Floated far from me.
I have attempted a new haiku challenge from Ronovan Writes blog using the words “touch” and “miss”. This is often an enjoyable challenge for those who like writing short poems. If you like word challenges and haiku’s, then I invite you to also accept Ronovan’s latest challenge at this link and have fun: https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/
Setting a Life to Words
Finding God's Grace in a Lemon-filled World
Developmental Editor | Line Editor
Warning: A feminist writes here. Content may contain angry, vulgar, and sometimes funny language.
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!
Reading fiction with a focus on craft
W.R.I.T.E. Words
Setting a Life to Words
Finding God's Grace in a Lemon-filled World
Developmental Editor | Line Editor
Warning: A feminist writes here. Content may contain angry, vulgar, and sometimes funny language.
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!
Reading fiction with a focus on craft
W.R.I.T.E. Words
Becky G? Oh, That's Me! 