Kindness,
Easy to give,
But so often not given.
Hearts are waiting to receive,
Be kind.
Cinquain
We would call a man selfish who should refuse to give a cup of water to one who was thirsty. Yet many of us do this continually: it is the heart that thirsts, and the water we refuse to give is human kindness.
~J. R. Miller
Birds in winter
Hopping all about
Scratching ground
Searching for
Nourishment under the snow
Birdseed is welcomed
Shadorma
I love to watch the birds in my backyard. All Spring and Summer I enjoyed watching a family of Doves, some Cedar Waxwings, Blackbirds,Sparrows and occasionally was fortunate enough to catch sight of a Hummingbird, but now that it’s Winter I don’t see many of my feathered friends, it’s usually just a squirrel or two that is scurrying around. But today, I happened to see quite a gathering of Chickadees hopping about looking for food. They are such cute little birds! Their presence, and also the BlueJay that joined them, was a treat to see, and also a reminder to make sure to keep the birdseed available to them this winter. I figure that’s the least I can do since it’s a such a joy to see them visiting.
Circles
All different
Yet all are the same
Outside, what differs is what’s
Inside
Cinquain
Opportunity
Comes and goes with the tide
Every moment counts
As with the sands of time
Now is important
Take heed before it slips away
Invest in your future
Decide to capture opportunities
Each and everyday day
Acrostic
Tides rise and fall
Opportunities do too
Ocean never rests
Dont let opportunies fall
The wise rise not rest
Tanka
Hope is a Promise,
Hold fast to it without wavering.
Hope is Living, through God’s
Mercy in Christ’s resurrection.
Hope is Grace and God.
Hope’s in you and me.
Hope is an Anchor,
That’s sure and steadfast-cling to it.
Hope is ours for the Future.
Choka
Based on scriptures: Hebrews 10:23, 1Peter 1:3, 1Peter 1:13, 1Peter 1:21, 1Peter 3:15, Hebrews 6:19, Titus 2:13
For the birds,
Red Holly berries,
So Festive!
Beautiful
Among the shiny green leaves,
Can harm people and pets
Shadorma
December
Enters bringing
Joyful exuberance
Common days are filled with
Delight
As pleasant sights and sounds abound
And a giving spirit
Enters our hearts
Again
Butterfly Cinquain
Tonight with sadness,
I shall say “Goodbye November.”
Month of gratitude,
That causes us to reflect
Upon our blessings,
And give thanks for our life.
No other month does this.
November, I shall miss you,
In December’s hectic days.
Choka
Lonely wayfarer?
Or escapee from his hutch?
Black Bunny in the wood
Haiku
Apparently a black bunny lives in the woods at the end of a city street in my town. He has often been seen munching on carrots, lettuce and other greens generous neighbors and passerby’s leave for him daily. No one seems to know where he came from or where he’s going but for now he seems content to hang around and enjoy the neighborhood hospitality. I happened to catch sight of him last week while he was enjoying his morning snack and he graciously consented to pose for a photo
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 