Five Golden Finches
Frequenting the green birdbath
Flashy visitors
Haiku
Category: Haiku
Haiku–Traditional
3 lines–17 syllables
Line 1–5 syllables
Line 2–7 syllables
Line 3–5 syllables
Oregon’s Evergreens – Arbor Day 2020
Stately they stand
Strong branches holding new life
Sheltered from storms
As wind and rain beat
Steadily upon their mossy boughs
Stately they stand
Green giants waving
Strong branches holding new life
All across our land
Some are chosen
As lumber to keep people
Sheltered from storms
Triple Haiku Cascade
“To exist as a nation, to prosper as a state, and to live as a people, we must have trees.” — President Theodore Roosevelt.
“Other holidays repose upon the past; Arbor Day proposes for the future.”
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Like a Lamb
Legions of angels
Stood aimed, battle ready
To strike at command
As the Son of God
Stood in the dark garden and
Faced His accusers
His disciples ran
His betrayer kissed His cheek
Yet He was silent
Triple Haiku
He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
Yet He opened not His mouth;
He was led as a lamb to the slaughter,
And as a sheep before its shearers is silent,
So He opened not His mouth.
Isaiah 53:7
Sounds
Some sounds delight
Some sounds are soothing
Birdsong awakens
Haiku
I was thinking about sounds this evening and how they affect our lives. Some annoy, interrupt, cause alarm or tears.
Others sooth, delight, cheer or bring laughter.
I wonder how many of us are conscious of the sounds we emit each day and how they might affect others around us.
Something to think about…
Morning Walk
A spring in my step
On pink and white pathways
Cherry blossom time
Haiku
My daughter’s cherry tree was in full bloom today! So pretty! So uplifting to see!
Spring Sights, Sounds and Smells
Green shoots popping up,
Patches of yellow abound,
Spring has come again!
Haiku
I felt like Chicken Little today as everywhere I went I kept saying “ Spring is here! Spring is here!”
It may not say Spring yet on the calendar but it was very present all around my area today.
I was seeing patches of yellow daffodils in my neighbors yards and green shoots of more to come soon, hearing birds singing and lawnmowers humming, smelling fresh cut grass and enjoying the bright sunshine! What a delightful change from the damp, dark, cold days of winter!
Yes, Spring weather is here and I am enjoying every moment of it!
Rainy Reflections
Nature’s paintbrush
Uses oil and water mix
Concrete canvas
Haiku
I captured this photo today as I was walking out of a store.
It was a very rainy day today but for just a short time the rain let up and the sun came out and that is the time I usually see oil slicks in parking lots.
Well this image stopped me in my tracks because it was not only a pretty oil slick but it was also reflecting a nearby tree in it which I thought made a beautiful scene.
“Have a great day”
Paper Collage Bird Mobile by LeonasDesigns ©️2020
Dont worry or hurry
Trust God to care for you
Like the birds do
Haiku
“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” –Jesus. Matthew 6:26
Memories on Canvas
Thoughts of cherry trees on
Gloomy winter afternoon
Paintbrush reads my mind
Haiku
Touch of Spring
The sun peeked out
Winter held its icy breath
Spring kissed my cheek
Haiku
As I enjoyed an unseasonably warm day of nearly 60 degrees today, my thoughts were on Spring.
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 