evening epiphany

21 Dec 2020 1 Comment

by lynn__ in Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,

Great celestial conjugation

predicted by astronomers

at dusk of winter solstice

bright sign in evening sky

when giants Jupiter & Saturn

king & queen of the planets

slow dance in orbits aligned

(their last date was in 1623).

 

 

 

A reminder of the Christmas

star observed long ago by

astrologer kings who believe

announcement of royal birth

(under cruel rule of tyrant king)

travel across sands of time to

worship young King of kings

with such gifts to outshine stars!

 

 

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As I viewed this rare conjunction through binoculars, the song We Three Kings played on the car radio! https://youtu.be/ci-tSEifh4E

palms for alms

25 Mar 2018 2 Comments

by lynn__ in haibun, senryu, troiku, worship Tags: , , , , ,

I am that beggar on the ancient road of cobbled stones in Jerusalem, begging alms in the city of the king, near David’s tomb. The Passover crowds pass by me on their way through the golden gate to the Temple mount, singing songs of ascent. I limp out of the chaotic throng, pressing my back against the stone wall and clutching my empty cup. What is that I hear? Shouts of “Hosanna, save us”! Now I see ecstatic children waving palm branches before a rabbi astride a young horse; no, he rides a humble donkey. As they pass, Jesus looks into my eyes; a gaze that overwhelms me with compassion.  I pick up a palm frond as the shofar sounds the call to worship: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”

 

crowds shout hosannas

rejoice in the coming king

my cup overflows

 

palm-leaf-1370948

 

royalty free stock photo

 

 

 

princeville, kauai

26 Jan 2018 3 Comments

by lynn__ in senryu, tanka Tags: , , , ,

 

poseidon fountain

hawaiian north shore resort

home of salt sea king

namesake of young prince albert

heir to throne, dead at age four

 

 

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sweet anticipation

29 May 2016 2 Comments

by lynn__ in free verse Tags: , , ,

 

we live

and breathe

His Name,

~ JESUS ~

true believers

his chosen bride

washed pure

cleaned by blood

prepared, beloved,

waiting for our

honored groom’s arrival;

to see his face

be claimed by grace.

all nature sing,

returning King

comes victorious

our future,

glorious!

 

 

 

ethereal presence

07 Nov 2014 3 Comments

by lynn__ in Uncategorized Tags: , , ,

photo by Ladd WielengaIMG_4938

surrounding us is

a great cloud of witnesses

awaiting the Day

* * * * *

when the King returns to earth,

riding on glorious clouds