Haiku Series #15 (Life and Faith)

Breathe!

Hurrying along

The day’s rate race continues—

Stop for a moment . . . breathe!

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Enduring Character

Life’s sufferings come

Produce lasting endurance—

Building character

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One Step

Keep taking on life

Despite its intense trials—

One step at a time

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Haiku Series #14 (Life and Nature)

Crisis 

Morning coffee time

What, no coffee to be found—

Epic home crisis

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Floodwaters

Floodwaters recede

Noah’s son sees land—

Must be Ohio

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My Friend

Mr. Chipmunk pauses

Enjoying his friendship now—

God’s creatures impress

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Haiku Series #13

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Success

Failure will arrive

From the ashes of despair—

Comes greatest success

 

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Help

Life’s sticky messes

How do we clean it all up?

Seek God’s helping hand

 

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Focus

Focus on God’s Word

Walking on a truer path—

He will see us through

Haiku Series #12

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Special You

Only one of you

On a planet of many—

Yes, you are special!

 

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Family

God remains thoughtful

His creation of family—

Amazing grandchildren

 

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Life

Allow life to come

Sharper and better focused—

Slow down, now to see

Haiku Series #11

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Blue Crab

Maryland Cream of Crab Soup–

Dreaming of blue crab

Always delicious!

 

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Drawbridge going up along Maryland Avenue in Cambridge, Maryland.

Waiting

Cars all in a line

Waiting, seems like forever–

Drawbridge raised up high

 

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Quiet River

Twilight in darkness

Lights dance on water’s surface—

Tranquil and undisturbed

Haiku Series #10

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Love Is . . .

Lasting promises

Always unconditional—

Till death do us part

 

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Stewardship

Stabilize our earth

Honor God’s great creation—

Denial no more

 

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Motivation

Needing to write more

Reaching for novel ideas—

Keep the coffee hot

 

If you are in the mood for another Haiku series, check out a previously published set at Haiku Series 9.

Haiku Series #9

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Buckeye Tree

Found in Ohio

Worthless nut, falling to earth

Send to Michigan

 

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First Snow

Snowflakes flutter down

Gently covering the grass

God paints a landscape

 

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Wet Paint

Puppy in front yard

Painting the front porch’s floor

Little, gray paw prints

Here is a link to “Haiku Series #8” in case you missed it.

Haiku Series #8

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Remember NUTPOP

Never underestimate

The power of prayer

Blessed acronym

 

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When is Enough?

Morning coffee cup

Waiting to be filled again

What?  No more coffee!

 

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Ice Jam

Thick river ice sheet

Shifting ice begins to thaw

Nervous wait downstream

 

 

 

Haiku Series #7

Where?

Hope County is near

Cannot be found on a map

Resides in our hearts

 

Breakfast

An egg is a hit

Fame can be over-easy

Such a funny yoke!

 

Hubby’s Job

Wife shopping at mall

Hubby carries heavy bags

Yes, he is my mule!

 

Walking with Trees

Smelling fresh pine scent

Walking in peaceful shadows

Magnificent white pines

 

Schoolchildren’s Prayer

Dear God, please listen

We ask for more snow tonight

Tomorrow—Snow Day!

 If you enjoy Haiku’s, check out some of these past Haiku postings:  Series #5 and Series #6.

Haiku Series #6

Pumpkin Pie

Smelling pie baking

Pumpkin spice and anything nice

Tasting the first slice

 

Before Mealtime

Dinner is ready

Bless the family today

Feel again God’s grace

 

Love Lives Here

A marriage is blessed

Husband and wife together

Love will never fail

 

Amazing Grace

Grateful, thankful, blessed

Believe, pray more, worry less

Feel God’s love each day

 

Thankful Hearts

Giving thanks each day

Bless the true love between us

Carry grateful hearts

 

If you missed any of the previous Haiku posts, here are the links:

Haiku Series #1, Haiku Series #2, Haiku Series #3, Haiku Series #4, Haiku Series V.