Linking to Haiku Horizons prompt: forge
as blizzard winds roar
think washington’s army in
valley forge winter
March to Valley Forge by Wm.Trego, 1883. mountvernon.org
elemental valor
22 Jan 2018 1 Comment
in senryu, Uncategorized Tags: army, blizzard, forge, war, wind
this is NOT a drill (2)
20 Jan 2018 Leave a comment
in free verse Tags: alert, countdown, drill, island, missile, pacific, prayer
Celebration vacation
on an island paradise
interrupted by cellphone alert:
“incoming missile, seek shelter, this is not a drill.”
This is not funny; nowhere to hide
surrounded by pacific (?!) ocean
hold down panic, prepare for end:
finish make-up, style wet hair, choose the shoes.
Say urgent prayer for
interception; resort reception is
too busy helping people check in…
wonder if soon we all be checking out?
Counting down final few minutes,
text message of love and faith
to adult children at home:
“God holds us all in His loving hands.”
Sense calming peace, sit by spouse
watching news update of human error
that pressed false alarm
sigh wave of relief, grateful to live another day!
this is not a drill
18 Jan 2018 39 Comments
in senryu, tanka Tags: alert, ballistic, emergency, missile, threat
Writers often cause a chain reaction. This is a “response poem” linked to Jill’s prompt at dVerse Poetics. I’m writing a response to this senyru by Elsie at Ramblings of a Writer:
press the wrong button
at peace reading a manga
touch can tell a tale
who wrote in response to a prompt at Ronovan Writes, using words “press” and “touch”. Check out the links to follow the trail. My poem in tanka form based on real experience while visiting Hawaii last week…thankfully a false alarm!
press alert message
incoming missile threatens
touch panic button
count down minutes before end
value life with clarity
“For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. -Isaiah 54:10
another day in paradise
06 Jan 2018 7 Comments
surf laps sandy beach
breezes sway coconut palms
island aloha
photo by lynn
Aloha, friends! Celebrating our 35th anniversary in Hawaii so may not post for several days. Stop by again soon 🙂
tidal hypnosis
02 Jan 2018 Leave a comment
in haiku Tags: insomnia, moon, smile
man in the moon smiles
beckons to insomniacs
come, be mesmerized
moon lamp
letting go…
30 Dec 2017 2 Comments
in free verse Tags: drought, growth, New Year, rainbow, regret
Collage and year end challenge by Sammi Cox featured here.
another year dying
look in
clearer rearview
mirror
can’t take time back
_____
times of drought
cracks
hollow spaces
shadows
weeds gone to seed
_____
yet light persisted
rainbow
blessings come of age
wisdom
life grows green anew
_____
looking ahead into
new year
past has passed
thankful
let regret go
serenity
29 Dec 2017 Leave a comment
in senryu, tanka Tags: child, father, prayer, study, Word
(link to Carpe Diem)
morning prayer time
empty mind of distraction
study ancient Word
quiet my soul like weaned child
leaning on my Father’s chest
cold that purifies
29 Dec 2017 2 Comments
in classical haiku Tags: cold, elegance, ice, tree, white
bare tree silhouettes
world iced in dazzling white
winter’s elegance
“Elegance is the correct posture if the writing is to be perfect. It’s the same with life: when all superfluous things have been discarded, we discover simplicity and concentration. The simpler and more sober the posture, the more beautiful it will be, even though, at first, it may seem uncomfortable.” – Paulo Coelho
Quote taken from Chevre’s prompt on Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
an invitation…for crying out loud!
24 Dec 2017 5 Comments
in worship Tags: angels, Christmas, faithful, invitation, prophets, shepherds, virgin
A voice crying in the wilderness, make straight a highway for our God!
What shall I cry?
Come all you faithful:
young and old
rich and poor,
black and white
Come, let us adore him
on this holy night.
Prophets cry:
Woe to sinners
everywhere; our
guilty hearts despair.
But do not fear, for
heaven’s hope draws near!
The virgin cries
with urgent pain,
birthing firstborn
on straw’s bloodstain;
Do not be afraid,
love’s sacrifice is paid!
Host of angels cry:
God’s good will
on earth to men!
Fear not, they say,
Prince of our peace
brings shalom today!
Shepherds cry:
choose good news!
Messiah’s here,
in swaddling bound.
Worship, unafraid,
spread joy around!
God’s star shines fierce
searchlight to pierce
through darkest times
O Holy night
advent of Light,
we celebrate this night divine!
I had the privilege of writing and reading this for our Christmas Eve candlelight worship. May God bless us, every one…Merry Christmas to all!
on a silent night
23 Dec 2017 7 Comments
in haiku series, troiku Tags: bunny, child, moon, night, snow, wolf
Here I use a haiku by Chevrefeuille to create a “troiku” which is a unique form invented by our host at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. Like a Russian troika, the original haiku is the “sleigh” pulled by the 3 “horses”/haiku verses.
silent night
snow falls softly on the graveyard
the Savior is born
©Chevrefeuille
on a silent night
cold moon casts wolf’s grey shadow
abrupt bunny tracks
_____
snow falls softly on
the graveyard where family
lays fir bough wreath
_____
the Savior is born!
child in manger embodies
resurrection hope
© lynn__
white Christmas (lite)
21 Dec 2017 Leave a comment
in haiku Tags: Christmas, evergreen, grass, snow, white
blanc fluff dusts tips of
evergreen branches; softens
brittle spikes of frozen grass
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