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Christmas lessons & carols

16 Dec 2025 13 Comments

by lynn__ in rhyming verse Tags: baby, God, heart, life, Magdalena, miracles, pray

At dVerse poets , we look back on 2025 for the last poetics prompt of the year…

Looking back in rearview mirror,

on events of past month of year,

swipe tissue under blurry eyes

and serve up slice of humble pie.

Sweet baby, born before her time,

fits beautifully in family line

but tiny heart anomaly

means coming home not yet to be.

God, in his wisdom, has a plan

higher than that of mortal man;

helpless we feel to watch and wait

while surgeon’s skills work delicate.

Magdalena will live her name

demonic power of death won’t reign;

her will to live is stubborn, strong

her parents, faith-full, walk along.

Grandparents care for brother, Gid

( and wonder at precocious kid! )

family and friends all watch and pray,

believe in miracles today!

master artist

20 Oct 2025 Leave a comment

by lynn__ in haiku Tags: autumn, clouds, God, sky

God paints evening sky

across watercolor clouds

with autumn’s palette

taken in his time

26 Jun 2025 3 Comments

by lynn__ in rhyming verse Tags: death, faithful, family, farmer, God, wife, work

A eulogy for our friend, Harlan Kooima, who died in farm accident while loading cattle…

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A farmer is a man with simple needs
who learns to follow weather in the skies
he watches corn grow tall from kerneled seeds
enjoys his morning coffee with the guys.

His wife beside him, faithful thru the years
she was his only chosen, youthful bride
and tho’ their troubles sometimes caused her tears
she listened to his stories, saved his pride.

They raised two lovely daughters, three strong sons
took them to church and taught them of God’s love
life on the farm made hard work seem like fun
grown green with rain and sunshine from above.

This farmer’s sudden passing came too soon
we’ll miss his presence here, his smiling eyes
he now whistles some bright celestial tune…
we trust God’s grace to keep us all our lives.

distracted to death?

11 Apr 2025 6 Comments

by lynn__ in senryu Tags: distraction, God, hell, redemption, thirst

too busy for God

past moment of redemption

forever thirsty

Linking to The Lent Project which includes a powerful poem by Billy Collins…

attitude of gratitude

03 Dec 2024 1 Comment

by lynn__ in nove otto Tags: bread, cattle, food, God, grateful, gratitude, greed, Jesus, neighbor

Recently, Grace hosted a dVerse prompt featuring the “Nove Otto”. This poetry form was created by Scott J. Alcorn. It is a nine-lined poem with 8 syllables per line. The rhyme scheme is: aacbbcddc.

God is the giver of all good;
He provides his creatures with food
his loving care supplies our bread
grazing cattle content to eat
in turn, they will provide our meat.
“Love your neighbor,” Jesus has said;
are our cold hearts so full of greed
that we won’t share with those in need?
if grateful we are to be fed!

a song through tears

12 Sep 2023 24 Comments

by lynn__ in free verse Tags: God, grief, mother, sign, song, sparrow

as i wait in pickup

for husband on errand,

i miss my mother.

heart pauses in grief as

sparrow lights upon bush

next to vehicle and begins

to sweetly sing as he studies

me with keen dark eyes.

mother’s favorite song was

“His Eye is on the Sparrow;”

it was a connection, a sign.

the One who watches over

my mother, also watches me.

one day at a time

27 Aug 2023 12 Comments

by lynn__ in Uncategorized Tags: anniversary, blessing, God, grace, love, marriage

do you love me?
yes, i love you.
a little or a lot?
i love you lots.
forty years worth?
i’ve loved you an ATROCIOUS
amount of time!

~~~~~~~

how did we make it FORTY years?

one question at a time, one answer at a time

one smile at a time, one laugh at a time

one promise at a time, one prayer at a time

one choice at a time, one challenge at a time

one wink at a time, one eye roll at a time

one argument at a time, one concession at a time

one tear at a time, one joy at a time

one kiss at a time, one hug at a time

one step at a time, one sleep at a time

one son at a time, one season at a time

one day at a time, one moment at a time

forty years of blessing is a gift of God’s GRACE!

the source

08 Feb 2023 9 Comments

by lynn__ in limerick Tags: gift, God, love

every good gift received

each reminder believed

that good Lord above

is the God of great love

and our worthiness under-achieved!

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Joining Ingrid at dVerse poetics to consider gifts and gratitude.

brilliance

23 Aug 2022 2 Comments

by lynn__ in haiku Tags: clouds, glory, God, morning, sun, sunrise

morning sun breaks through

rain clouds radiate glory

God smiles with favor

quiet word

23 Nov 2021 15 Comments

by lynn__ in Uncategorized Tags: God, peace, song, sunset

How to give thanks with chaos in the world, breakdown in the family? Death and violence, divorce and mental illness, “us against them” polarization… good humor is hard to come by when life feels like a tragedy. We search for stability, a grounding.

Where is God when needed? Seems too high and mighty above our fractiousness. Is he deaf to his creatures’ pitiful whimpers and loud tantrums alike? Disillusioned with ancient oracles of dead prophets, we grasp for meaning.

In dusky silence, a singular sunset leisurely paints the sky above fields of round cornstalk bales. Hot pink and purple hues deepen, clouds set on fire, eyes cannot resist, breath catches at heavenly drama. Radio plays song, When You Speak* and inexplicable peace envelops my soul.

moonrise to sunset
skies shimmer with his glory
give us thankful hearts

Join Frank J. Tassone and dVerse poets who are serving haibuns and giving thanks this week. Reference to song by Jeremy Camp heard on K-LOVE.

Egad, ye gods!

04 Aug 2021 15 Comments

by lynn__ in Uncategorized Tags: God, greek

Greek pantheon
are myths to us,
such terrible fuss!
Poor Persephone:
“who cares for me?”
Captured, raped
by Uncle Hades,
a devilish beast;
manipulated by
silly Mother Ceres,
who would starve
humanity by neglect;
and banished yearly
by Father Zeus, who
had engaged his own
sister in prideful lust.
What incestuous mess!

These are no “gods”
but humanized idols
on selfish agendas,
oblivious to damage.
We humans, created
to worship, have
throughout history
fashioned odd gods
in our own image;
futile attempts to
control triune, to
keep wholly “other”
in manageable box.
The Holy One, great
“I Am” laughs at our
delusional myths from
throne in pure flame.

Linking to dVerse poets pub where we consider the Greek myth of Persephone…

back to basics

04 Jul 2020 7 Comments

by lynn__ in question poem, Uncategorized Tags: america, constitution, God, justice, law, liberty, nation

My fellow Americans,

What is happening to our country?

We are ONE nation but some are trying to divide us!

Have we forgotten our pledge of allegiance to her?

America’s past isn’t perfect; let us learn from our mistakes.

America’s future is full of promise if we reach for her ideals;

If we preserve freedom’s principle to protect individual rights,

If we respect our Constitution and agree to live united under law.

Have we forgotten GOD who is the source of life, law, and justice?

Let us humble ourselves, give thanks for our blessings of opportunity,

and keep working together toward true liberty and justice for ALL!

1rwyie

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