Don’t just be content
To bloom where you’re planted
Thrive! Flourish! Rise!
Always be seeking to grow
Expand your territory
Tanka
My little orange poppy plant is so amazing. This is the third time it’s bloomed this Spring. Every time I think it’s done, it surprises me with more blooms! It’s a Thriver!
I walked along with Happiness
We smiled and laughed all the way
Filled with carefree bliss
We skipped with light hearts
And when the road got rough
We clung to Joy
Kept smiling
And found
Peace
Nonet
Be prolific
Live life abundantly
Overcome obstacles
Open yourself to opportunities
Magnify what you have and share it
Acrostic
Raining roses
Droplets of color
Red, yellow,
Purple, pink
Cascading as confetti
Roundabout my feet
Shadorma
A coterie member
Revelling in the darkness
Lover of the night
Senryu
A war
Rages roundbout,
Tis tween good and evil.
Saints, are you suited up to fight
The war?
Are you wearing the Armor of God?
Is every piece in place?
Are you standing
For Him?
Butterfly Cinquain
Steady Hope, never wavering.
True to His Word.
Enduring to all generations.
Ardent Hope, always
Dependable, dedicated,
Faithful, firm, fixed.
Abiding hope, long suffering,
Staunch, sure, stable, ever
Trustworthy. This is our God.
ACROSTIC
This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast,
Hebrews 6:19
Who were you
Back in those days
When dreams were
Freshly built
To last for a lifetime
On foundations strong?
Who are you
In this present day
Weary worn
Storm ridden
Yet still standing with your dreams
On foundations strong
Double Shadorma
The world needs more laughter
Take time to be silly
Share some smiles
Today as I was walking out to my mailbox, two young girls probably about 8 or 9, were walking past on their way home from school, I imagine, as they had backpacks on and it was early afternoon about the time the grade school down the street lets out for the day.
They were smiling and giggling and begin walking towards me.
“Hi” they said
“Hello” I replied smiling.
“Have you ever had a Woo?” One of them asked, giggling,
“A Woo?” I said “What’s a Woo?”
They both began to laugh and that’s when I realized this was just some childish silliness. I smiled and decided to play along for fun.
“I will throw one to you, and if you can catch it you will see what it is!” said one.
“Okay.” I said “Throw it”
The younger looking of the two grasped her hand in the air and made a throwing motion towards me.
I quickly made a grab into the air and clutched my hand shut tight. “Got it!” I said.
They both began giggling and clapping.
“We want to see it!” They clamored.
“Ok. What’s the Password to open my hand?” I joked.
Surprised at that, they were puzzled. “Hmmm, not sure…” said one
“Guess “ said the other.
After a few guesses, hmmms, and giggles I opened my hand saying “Too late. It’s gone!”
They laughed and laughed as they ran off down the street towards home.
“Silly girls” I said to myself. 🙂
Thank You God for letting them cross my path today. I needed some silliness.
Halibun
Paper houses
Filled with ink pens
Abundantly
Inscribing
Copious amounts of words
On every wall
Shadorma
This poem was inspired by a note my Creative Writing Instructor emailed to me after I submitted my final portfolio to him for grading this semester.
He gave me a A as my final grade, plus said I had a gift for writing, was a very prolific writer, and was a great storyteller.
It was a blessing and encouragement to hear that, as he is not only an instructor, but also quite an accomplished and published writer himself.
No one has ever called me “prolific” before, except God did say: in Psalm 92:14 that “They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing,” (prolific means fruitful or abundant) and I have always believed upon that verse for myself.
So thank you God for blessing me with a prolific writing ability. I pray I can use it to bring You glory.
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Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 