12 Aug 2021
by lynn__
in Uncategorized
Tags: contentment, envy, grass, green
A ghazal (pronounced “guzzle”)
memories softened by time passed far away from lush green grass of home
by day children played, at night bunnies strayed across green grass of home.
life disappointments and tears trickle, even envy may green-prickle when
seems the other side of white picket fence enjoys greener grass of home.
invest in ground cover with copious hours and sweat like lover; in winter recover
sow & fertilize, grow & water, mow & rake, for lawn’s sake, greenest grass of home.
learn to see beauty best in natural spaces that sprout with dandelions’ sunny faces
content as a lark who builds nest to rest, near prairie-tall green grasses of home.
at the end of my days, i’ll sleep under sod, then awake amazed in presence of God
to know my soul has reached heaven’s goal: the sweet shalom-green grass of home.
23 Jun 2020
by lynn__
in haibun, haiku
Tags: bullheads, cornfields, green, jeep, river, sunlight, turtle, wildflowers
Country roads beckon on sunny Sunday afternoon. Put on farm cap and sunglasses, grab water bottle and hop into open jeep, painted red for fun. The warm sun smiles down on husband and wife as we bounce along past scenes of cud-chewing cows and cornfields.
Congenial conversation shortens our trek to a state park. We park jeep to hike trail which meanders along rock cliffs, laughing waterfalls, and the deep-pooled river. Walk up sweet sweat. Admire wildflowers, glimpse elusive deer, and discover a painted turtle.
We pause next to low stone dam where bullheads mingle towards evening. Hear gentle sound of water spilling over, see sunlight filter through trees to sparkle on river’s surface, and soak in this one shining moment, hand in hand.
leafy glade’s green growth—
natural sabbatical
under God’s heaven
Join Lillian at dVerse poetics for a traditional haibun/haiku challenge!
17 Jul 2019
by lynn__
in quadrille, quote, scripture
Tags: climate, earth, green, life, light, planet, sun, war
I’m linking this “sun/Son” quadrille (44 words) to dVerse Poets pub where we’re diving into the subject of climate crisis this week…
powerful star
commands our
entire system solar
glorious light
shines too bright
for human sight
his light maintains
so life sustains
planet’s green plains
will we war for
what we adore?
been done before
apostasy done
spiritual war won
when earth falls into sun
“Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.” (Psalm 2:12 KJV)
08 May 2018
by lynn__
in haiku, troiku
Tags: branches, buds, green, leaves, life, rain, renewal, spring
Kristjaan at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai features “troiku” (each line of initial haiku is beginning line of three more haiku in a series). I wrote my own haiku to begin…
bare branches burst forth
spring budding freshly green leaves
renewal of life
bare branches burst forth
photo by lynn
birds improvise on treesong
winter’s day is done
spring buds fresh green leaves
young rabbits nibble new grass
first tulips open
renewal of life
gentle scent follows spring rain
promise of apples
16 Nov 2016
by lynn__
in rhyming verse
Tags: garden, green, honeybees, mud, windmill
my garden is…
a nurturing place
rejuvenating space
my garden grows…
green food for health
veggies’ bountiful wealth
my garden knows…
thorn pricks can hurt
worms benefit dirt
my garden shows…
shoes track in mud
fingernails collect crud
my garden flows…
slime trails of slugs
bees’ honeyed hugs
my garden hoes…
weeds will NOT win
squeaks windmill spin
my garden chose…
to raise leafy praise
for long summer days
photo by lynn__
Joining with poetic gardeners at dVerse Poets on Kim’s garden theme!
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