Determined Outlook (Haiku Series #300)

Persistent Spirit

Heart’s deepest desire

Overcoming once again—

Triumph shall arrive

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Spirit’s Core

Facing challenges

Courage filled with inner fire—

Crossing finish line

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Spirited Solutions

Tested by darkness

Searching for light’s renewing strength—

Positive embraced

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Elizabeth Gilbert Quotes

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There’s a crack (or cracks) in everyone . . . that’s how the light of God gets in.

I am a better person when I have less on my plate.

Elizabeth Gilbert (born 1969) is an American journalist and author.

Tom Peters Quotes

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If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.

Smile if it kills you.  The physiology of smiling diffuses a lot of anger and angst.  It makes your body and soul feel better.

Tom Peters (born 1942) is an American writer.  Much of his work deals with business management practices.  

LL Cool J Quotes

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Dreams don’t have deadlines.  Believe in yourself.

You can’t let your past hold your future hostage.

LL Cool J (born 1968) is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor.  In addition to his singing credits, he has starred in the long-running television drama, “NCIS:  Los Angeles.”  His real name is James Todd Smith.

Java Escapes (Haiku Series #247)

Brewing

Outlook warming up

Caffeine’s locomotive pours—

Coffee’s morning cup

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Flavoring

Octoberfest treat

Cinnamon, ginger, and clove—

Tasting pumpkin spice

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Gathering

Morning’s rendezvous

Coffee’s friendship connections—

Always by the cup

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Journey’s Fluent Rhythm

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Sailing to endless shores

Harmony fills each breeze

Journey’s fluent rhythm

Replacing life’s unease

 

Sailing beyond darkness

Newness spilling over

Journey’s fluent story

Viewing life’s changeover

 

Sailing from rising tides

Novel approach tunes in

Journey’s fluent verses

Catching life’s peace within

 

Sailing from day’s troubles

Warm melodies sing out

Journey’s fluent cadence

Finding life’s faithful route

 

Sailing with keen insights

Outlook crafted anew

Journey’s fluent tempo

Weaving life’s beads of dew

 

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E. B. White Quotes

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Never hurry and never worry.

A right is a responsibility in reverse.

Elwyn Brooks (E. B.) White (1899-1985) was an American writer.  He authored many classic children’s books, including CHARLOTTE’S WEB, STUART LITTLE, and THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN.

New Day

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New day saying “hello”

Revitalizing voices

Inspirations aglow

Identifying choices

 

Horizon brightens, stirs

Reawakening today

Morning opens sunrise

Illuminating gateway

 

Daylight’s rhythmic tempo

Internalizing soundtrack

Soul’s eternal rainbow

Anticipating comeback

 

Sunset’s fading skyline

Evaporating outlook

Night’s taste of moonshine

Rejuvenating guidebook

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Time So Precious

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Clock’s movements quietly advance

Calendar pages keep turning

Realizing now, time so precious

Yesterday, never returning

 

Today, now galloping away

Each moment quickly discarded

Vanishing minutes tearing up

Uncertain time left unguarded

 

Tomorrow arrives much too soon

Yesterday feeling incomplete

Searching for one more treasured hour

Empty time becomes bittersweet

 

Distant dreams fill with missing days

Harmony’s peacefulness arrives

Pursuing extra, precious time

Delights harvested from archives

 

Morning sunrise gathers on time

Eagerness to explore today

Looking forward, cherished outlook

Every moment planning to stay

 

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Always Half Full

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Day’s outlook, full of delight

Never empty, always half full

Another day, taking flight

Tasting life with every spoonful

 

Journey receives cherished gifts

Each experience overflows

Another sunrise uplifts

Witnessing one more tender rose

 

Unsung people, work each day

Vivacious, energized with life

Another hour’s sweet ballet

Cooperating, without strife

 

Marked with every sunset’s wink

Never empty, always half full

Precious life remains in sync

Filling another cup, brimful

 

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