posting poetic prose
01 Jul 2022 2 Comments
in free verse, prayer Tags: corn, drought, heaven, prayer, rain
Lord, do you hear the corn?
parched leaves curl inward
desperate to conserve moisture
green tips point up, reaching
toward heaven’s hot expanse
in dry plea for relief
do i see small rain cloud form?
hear faint rumble of distant thunder?
oh, yes and amen
crops thank you in advance
faith grows greener
24 Oct 2021 8 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: comfort, friends, grandchildren, prayer, provision
profuse blooms of purple mum
colorful confetti of fallen leaves
frisky hop of harvesting squirrel
quick flash of tattletale blue jay
graceful swish of favorite skirt
soft whiteness of furry cardigan
moist texture of rhubarb cake
full cup of chai almond milk tea
delightful giggles of grandchild
sweet smile of namesake baby
real conversation of true friend
warm touch of faithful partner
prayer bond of blood brothers
joyful worship of Jesus people
05 May 2020 15 Comments
in quote Tags: alone, creative, God, prayer, rainwater, retreat, silence
when being alone
doesn’t seem lonely
but a companionable
inner retreat, making
space for the soul.
find quietude within,
aware of own breath.
listen to music of the
wind and water, hear
time self-expanding
rest hurried mind
de-stress taut body
take time to imagine
core life possibilities,
reconsider priorities.
renewal of creative
in scent of rainwater
dew on emerald leaf;
barefoot in grass, sun
caresses shoulders.
posture of prayer
sitting in silence;
listen for God’s still
small voice speaking
truth to deepest heart.
Bjorn invites us to explore some solitude and then link with dVerse poets…
18 Mar 2020 6 Comments
in free verse, prayer, worship Tags: breathe, coronavirus, God, heartbeat, prayer, sanctuary
close restaurants
and coffee shops,
take away my chai
latte and stuffed crab,
hang the last TP rolls
from nearest tree, and
cancel church services
even if infected with
coronavirus at home
(my childhood home
was on corona street)
& quarantined, i will
yet have a sanctuary
for my heart to rest
within the soul’s home
found in Yahweh/God
whose name is breath;
i breathe His presence
as close as a heartbeat,
prayers whispered and
translated by the Spirit
forever and ever amen.
10 Nov 2019 2 Comments
in tanka Tags: follow, God, heart, prayer, voice
follow still small voice
where it quietly leads you
let God speak to heart
you may be an answer to
another person’s prayer
Link to #wispwrit#Writing#Challenge...and dedicated to my friend, Marie 🙂
30 Sep 2019 1 Comment
in tanka Tags: conversation, devotion, God, prayer, quiet, spirit, Word
morning tea with God
prayerful conversation
listen to the Word
vital act of devotion
Spirit speaks into my life
Linking to Carpe Diem Haiku Kai‘s final post for month of pilgrimage…”an act of devotion”
07 Aug 2019 16 Comments
in free verse Tags: blessings, count, gifts, grace, mindful, prayer
counting grace gifts
moves me to mindful
noticing the beautiful
(even or especially)
in middle of the mess
grace gifts are blessings
magnificent and minute
given generously from
divine nail-pierced hands
with love, design, intent
i count and recount
voice in quiet prayer
write in poetic words
number in journal
capture with camera
lavish gifts everywhere
experienced in garden
discovered on farm
encountered in travels
observed as dear faces
Linda hosts poetics at dVerse Poets Pub on what brings us peace of mind…
11 Feb 2019 7 Comments
in tan renga Tags: beach, blue, clouds, heaven, prayer, waves
sunday morning
all the waves in white
kneeling on the beach
© Jane Reichhold
prayer clouds in blue heaven
creation’s meditation
© lynn__
Tan renga challenge at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai…
15 Aug 2018 1 Comment
in music poem, senryu Tags: flags, freedom, himalayan, prayer, song, Tibet
Like sound of title? Folk music from Tibet!
himalayan sound
prayer flags tune mellow song
longing for freedom
15 Apr 2018 Leave a comment
in haibun, senryu Tags: conversation, God, heart, prayer, scripture
Prayer is sharing an intimate conversation with God.
open the scripture
listen, study, meditate
speak response from heart
“One bun” (haibun of one line of prose plus haiku) in response to CDHK prompt.
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!
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
a poem in my pocket 
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