posting poetic prose
01 May 2023 31 Comments
in quadrille Tags: cartography, chart, Columbus, map, reality, wisdom
De invites us to post a quick quadrille at dVerse poets pub…
__________
we dabble in exploration,
attempting to map what we’ve
experienced of the wide world
but, like pre-Columbian charts
before discovery of a new world,
our lines meander meaninglessly
and our foolish cartography needs
drastic revision upon further research
and confirmation of actual reality
27 Mar 2023 11 Comments
in haibun Tags: blessings, experience, grandchildren, retirement, time, wisdom
Thank God for retirement! People may think the idea unbiblical but I disagree. God told Moses that priests should serve from age 25-50 and then retire.* They could help the younger priests after that. Of course, you don’t quit working; just quit working full-time and do what you can to help the next generation(s). You are free from the pressure to perform!
You must earn this stage of life and then you can reap the blessings of age. It’s hard for many to have enough to live on in later years because none of us know how long we’ll live so what is “enough”? It may be elusive but what a grand concept…to finally make time for the things you really want to do. Travel, exercise, volunteer, pray, read, spend time with spouse, visit friends, enjoy grandchildren, try hobbies, write poetry!
Growing older is not for the faint of heart, especially as the heart may faint. Body parts give out and may need repair or replacement but there’s no real cure for aging. You may even reach invisibility…people no longer pay attention to you which can be frustrating because you finally have the wisdom of experience! Yet now you are free to be you without worrying what other people think…except you want to be a better example to the youngsters.
to quote my dear aunt,
“aging is not for wimps”
travel down new roads
*Numbers 8:24-26
Linked with dVerse poets where Frank J. Tassone is hosting haibuns…
26 Dec 2021 2 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: death, fear, psalm, sin, wisdom
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12
note gray hairs
another wrinkle
an ache in bones
or problems with
private plumbing
forget a name or
why (oh why?) you
came into the room
then go back again
to seek missing key
the key to wisdom:
remember you die
but why (oh why)?
death comes by sin
it’s without & within
fear of death and
God’s wrath; we
deserve both yet
He bore worst of
both for you, me
believe in Son
sent from the One
in whom justice
and mercy meet;
our Father & home
Inspired by sermon on Psalm 90 today by Pastor John Lee.
20 Feb 2019 4 Comments
in couplet Tags: beach, cabin, island, mountain, silent, wisdom
it’s easy to imagine a snug log cabin in the woods
when you’re sipping tea on a quiet snowy day
it’s easy to imagine a cruise to a tropical island
when you’re trying on a pair of glamorous sunglasses
it’s easy to imagine hiking up a clear mountain trail
when you’re climbing stairs with another load of laundry
it’s easy to imagine lying on a private sandy beach
when you’re painting the house in hot summer sun
it’s easy to imagine speaking wisdom into the world
when you’re silent because you think no one is listening
26 May 2017 8 Comments
in tanka Tags: graduation, growth, prayer, pride, wisdom
Tanka challenge at Ramblings of a Writer: growth & wisdom
graduation day
parents startle at child’s growth
earn moment of pride
launch dream of hope-full future
prayer for wings of wisdom
google free photos
10 May 2017 3 Comments
in tanka Tags: mirror, perspective, reflections, vision, wisdom
view own reflection
from myopic perspective
seek wisdom beyond
look in mirror of God’s word
abundant vision for life
(James 1:22-25)
Join Elsie’s Ramblings for tanka challenge using words: reflections & vision.
25 Oct 2016 3 Comments
in quote, Uncategorized Tags: Calvin, knowledge, Reformation, wisdom
3 Day/3 Quote Challenge: People celebrate Halloween but many have forgotten that October 31 is Reformation Day for the Church. So I will post a series of quotes by Protestant Reformers. Let’s try on their “thinking caps”!
a poem in my pocket 
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