October 2016 – Page 3 – Leonas Lines

In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 2 Corinthians 4:4 ESV

October 2016, Triolet

The Rains Return

Posted on October 8, 2016October 9, 2016 by Leonas Lines

There are gloomy skies in Portland

The persistent rains have come back

And many people think it’s grand

There are gloomy skies in Portland

In pouring rain some love to stand

And their love for rain doesn’t lack

There are gloomy skies in Portland

The persistent rains have come back

Triolet

(I was thinking of my grandson Dylan when I wrote this poem. He loves the rain so very much)

October 2016, Scripture, Shadorma

Autumn

Posted on October 7, 2016October 9, 2016 by Leonas Lines

Leaves fall

Nature prepares

For its sleep

Flowers fade

Grapes wither on the vine

Bird song quiets down

Shadorma

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever. -Isaiah 40:8

Haibun, October 2016

Old Shoes

Posted on October 6, 2016December 8, 2016 by Leonas Lines

If old shoes could talk

What a story they could tell

Of places they walked

One by one my shoes are wearing out.

For me, buying shoes is not an easy task as I need a large size with a wide width. Therefore, when I find a pair of shoes that are comfortable I wear them until they basically fall apart, which is what seems to be happening lately.

As I begun to throw each worn out pair away abit of nostalgia hit me and I was reminded of all I had done in those shoes. Work shoes and dress shoes, they all held many memories within them, but life has changed, those times are past, and they must go, for their purpose has been served.

New shoes are here

Opportunities await

In each step they take

A new journey starts as I put on my new shoes and bag up these old shoes for disposal. I am looking forward to what each step brings!

Haibun

October 2016, Rhyme, Shadorma