Fresh Outlook (Haiku Series #302)

Wholesomeness

Warmest beginnings

Sunrise’s gift of welcome—

Youthful innocence

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Gentleness

Horizon’s shadows

Sunset offers gratitude—

Joyful innocence

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Peacefulness

Landscape now resting

Under serenity’s quilt—

Nightly innocence

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Morning’s Gentle Spirit

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Gray, overcast skies

Precious rain descends

Morning’s gentle spirit

Welcome back dear friend

 

Time’s hands standing still

Serenity shares

Fine mist of heaven’s grace

View from kitchen chair

 

Songbirds’ harmony

Nearby thicket sings

Always perfect pitch

Soft feather’s bowstring

 

Everlasting gift

Calm shower transcends

Sweetness cascading down

Thank you dearest friend

 

Grateful for this day

Filled with freshest hope

Morning calls, “Come again”

Now, down periscope

 

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Charles Stanley Quote

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If you are overcome by burdens in your life, it is time to trust the only One who can carry your heavy load.

From Matthew 11:28-30:  “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

Words Matter

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Wisdom always teaching

Every day, words matter

Sharing encouragement

Negative now scatters

 

Gentleness in spirit

Words of inspiration

Sending intended grace

Fragrance of carnations

 

Pleasant conversation

Cooler than grill’s briquettes

Reflecting heart’s sweetness

Love guiding words’ mindset

 

Strangers greeted as friends

Careful with choice of words

Sharing joy with others

Kindness stirred, always heard

 

Words echo character

Softness cradles each thought

Thinking before saying

Always, as mother taught

 

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Gentle Morning

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Gentle morning wakens

Far horizon brightens

Life stirring, yet hidden

Tiny shadow lightens

 

Leafless sentinels poised

Dignified, yet quiet

Nature’s hungriness growls

Winter’s empty diet

 

Eager deer stands alone

Daylight now discovers

Prince silently feeding

Thicket grants him cover

 

Dawn’s light show on display

Warm colors welcome day

Like geese flying above

Dark clouds flutter away

 

Lone blue heron overhead

Harmony dropping in

Landing on calm waters

Gentle morning’s check-in

 

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Gentleness

From Philippians 4:5:  “Let Your gentleness be known to everyone.  The Lord is near.”

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Savior filled with truth

Gentleness flows

Outward to others

Spirit knows

 

Ready to listen

Gentleness stirs

Shared with believers

Grace transfers

 

Savior always near

Gentleness loves

Risen from dark tomb

Peace-filled dove

 

Prayer opens heart

Gentleness speaks

Light shatters darkness

Mercy seeks

 

Savior’s faithful bridge

Gentleness leads

Steady, trusted rock

Heaven’s seeds

 

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From Philippians 4:8:  “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”