On the garden bench
Listening for Sounds of Spring
The bumble of a bee
Mixed with robins chirring
Footfall on the path
The rustle of a brown squirrel
A dove’s wings flutter
Followed by dog barking
Sounds of life surround me
Choka
Tag: original poetry and photograph
Sunshine and Flowers
Ah, Sunshine and flowers
Are most wondrous things
Among which I can sit for hours
Ah, Sunshine and flowers
Watered by springtime showers
Sweetest sererinty brings
Ah, Sunshine and flowers
Are most wondrous things
Triolet
NaPoWriMo Day 12–Prompt: Triolet
The Leaves Speak of Life
Leaves surround me
As I walk thru my garden,
Those of Bleeding Hearts
And Roses of all colors,
Lilacs and Lilies,
Leafy green Vincas and Ferns,
All speak to me of life,
That in the dark days of winter
Seemed lost, but was asleep.
Choka
NaPoWriMo Day 11–Prompt: significance of flowers, but I chose to write about the leaves instead as they are what are most prominent now, since many plants aren’t blooming but are leafing out.
Clouds of Hope
I see
Patches of hope
White clouds of promise
Floating above the virus
Look up!
Rise up
Above the
Gloom and doom that’s creeping
Set your focus higher, freedom’s
Coming
Shape, Concrete, Double Cinquain
NaPoWriMo Day 9–Prompt: Concrete Poem
You Matter
Perhaps to the world
You have been deemed
As “Non-Essential”
But in God’s eyes we
Are all “Essential”
We ALL Matter to Him
Syllabic Verse
Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 10: 29-31 NKJV
Prevailing in Place
Snoopy never gave up the fight
Though the enemy came on strong
Attacking all that was good and right
Snoopy never gave up the fight
He fearlessly fought with all his might
Against the things he knew were wrong
Snoopy never gave up the fight
Though the enemy came on strong
Triolet
I drew this picture for my daughter who has been a #Snoopy fan since she was a little girl.
She saw a picture yesterday of just Snoopy’s doghouse, no Snoopy on top of it as he was “Sheltering in Place”.
It made us both feel so sad, 😥 that I told her I would draw him as the Red Baron with a mask on, signifying he was staying strong and not giving up.
#UnitedWeStand #staystrong #wewillprevail💪 #never give up #thistooshallpass
God’s Hand
Hope, Help, Healing
Are in my God’s palm today
He’s reaching forth to
Bring His hope and help worldwide
And healing to the nations
Tanka
As I was praying this morning for my family, friends, fellow believers, myself, and the nations of people worldwide, tears of sorrow came to me as I prayed against this virus which seems to be covering the world.
I asked that the blood of Jesus might come to cover us instead.
I asked that there be a worldwide revival so people might be drawn to God and come to know Him as His hand is not too short to save anyone anywhere.
As I was praying I had a vision of God’s Hand extended. He was holding out His hand and in His Palm were the words Hope, Help, Healing.
This is what He is offering to all of us today, anywhere we are, worldwide.
If you are looking for Hope, Help, or Healing, He is offering it to you.
Take His Hand and receive what you need. He is a good God who will never leave you, nor forsake you in this time of pandemic or anytime.
He will always be near to bring Hope, Help and Healing to your mind, body and soul night or day.
NaPoWriMo Day 4--Prompt: Dream image. ( Well my poem is close to prompt as it was a vision I had, but not actually a dream)
My Sheltering Place
Comfortable, cozy cushions
Old fashioned, plump, place
Upholstered in pink flowers
Covered with patterned pillows
Home sweet home’s happy place
Acrostic
#NaPoWriMo Day 2–Prompt: Place
This old couch might be out of style and unattractive to some, but it’s my comfort place and where I often go to relax in the mornings to have my coffee and view the world outside my window.
This is where I often get inspirations for my poetry also.
Sometimes I look at it and can’t believe I purchased it second hand for only $7.00!
It’s a treasure to me and my favorite place, now more than ever since we are in this “shelter in place” time.
Where is your favorite place? Are you able to access it often?
I Am -Self Portrait
I am my mother’s face in the mirror,
As I speak her favorite quotes
To myself, that “This Too Shall Pass”.
I am dad’s voice echoing,
“Don’t Forget, Smell The Flowers”.
I am God’s Spirit,
Reflecting Him
To the world,
At this
Time.
Reverse Etheree
#NaPoWriMo 2020–Prompt: Self Portrait Poem
This will be the 7th year that I will be participating in #NaPoWriMo April Poetry Poem A Day Challenge.
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March Madness
Saying Goodbye to the
Most unprecedented month
March hopping away
Senryu
I wish March was taking the virus with it.
Looking forward to better days in April.
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 