Troubles
Like storm clouds
Floating into our lives
Will flow out like river water
Fear not!
Cinquain
(My mom lived in and survived the Great Depression. “This Too Shall Pass” was one of her favorite sayings. It is also becoming one of mine.)
When weariness comes
Keep Going
Flowing like a river
Syllable Lune
I was a bit weary today. One of those days when doubts step in and began dragging you down and you just feel defeated, like you can’t go on, but then…I saw this sign on a shelf in a thrift store, it said: “Keep Going” and I felt it was meant for me, so I perked myself up and kept going, and guess what?
I had a great day! 😊
Think positive thoughts
Keep Going
Weariness will leave
Syllable Lune
From the Midwest prairie there arose,
A blue eyed country girl, quiet and shy.
Twas a simple, honest life she chose,
Enjoying nature’s wood, and clear blue sky,
Til years, and bitter tears, drew her away
To the bright city lights and noisy nights,
Bringing many sorrows and great dismay,
Filled with untrue friends and foolish fights.
But suddenly, one night, arose a light,
Telling her to return whence she came,
And visions of the prairie she did sight,
Helping her heal from all the grief and shame.
Once more, now barefoot, she stands
Upon simple, Midwestern prairie lands.
SONNET–ENGLISH:
(3 Quatrains (4 line stanzas) and 1 Couplet (2 line stanza) equals 14 lines–10 syllables each line– Rhyme: abab cdcd efef gg–problem posed in the first 12 lines/Volta=solution in last 2 lines)
Floating
But going nowhere
On my river of dreams
It’s only by paddling I move
Forward
Cinquain
Mind is meant to move
Stagancy must be removed
River keeps moving
Haiku
Haiku Horizons Weekly Challenge Week 218 Prompt: Move
Inspired by:
Tree
Of Life
Nourishes
Branches extend
To reach the nations
With leaves of healing
Planted beside the River
Of Life in Heaven’s Paradise
Bearing twelve fruits for Overcomers
Who will dwell in the New Jerusalem
Providing supernatural provision
As they eat eternally from its abundant supply
Observe then, and believe this wonderful truth
The Tree of Life
Can be for you
Accept Christ and
Live eternally
Tree of Life Poem/Shape Poem
Based on scriptures: Genesis 2:2, Revelation 2:7, Revelation 21:2, Revelation 22:2, Ezekiel 47:12
NaPoWriMo 2018 Day 27
(Off Prompt)
Enjoying
Images captured.
What I see,
Though beautiful,
Is only a reflection
Of it’s reality.
Shadorma
Lazy day, on a river walk, slowly walking and pondering…
Why do some trees grow tall and straight,
Yet others are twisted, bent, and broken?
The soil is the same for all.
The rain shows no favorites.
The sun shines on both equally.
I ponder all this, yet the river, like time, keeps moving.
Perhaps it’s what is within,
That causes one to stand tall,
And one to bend and bow with the wind?
From where does each root seek its nourishment?
Does one go deep to find the key to growth?
While another looks upon the surface inhaling whatever passes its way?
Perhaps one works too hard and becomes old and weary,
It’s efforts leaving it empty and weak?
I ponder all this, yet, the river, like time, keeps moving.
I conclude that it’s a matter of choice.
All are given the breath of life and freedom to live.
It’s not mine to question each ones outcome,
But to ponder only on my own choices.
Yet, to offer true nourishment to those who come seeking,
And the fragrance of compassion to those in need.
I ponder all this, yet, the river, like time, keeps moving.
Bop Poem
Relaxing
Beside the river.
Over rocks,
Thru forest,
Gently flows the Nestucca,
Below forest pines.
Shadorma
Apparently, Stone Skipping is quite a popular pasttime as there are tournaments and events for it, even a blog post titled:
” 13 Tips to Becoming a Better Stone Skipper”
Who knew?!! Not me!
I used to enjoy it as a child when I lived close to a river, but had since forgotten about it until now.
However, it looks like a great leisure time activity for anyone interested, especially if you live close to a river or lake!
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 