Welcome Gateway

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Like any faithful river
Night flows into precious day
Yesterday’s peace emptied out
Tomorrow waits for its say

Fullness of life’s rhythm brings
Harmony to valley’s floor
Quiet interludes speaking
Morning’s dawn opens each door

Whisper of innocence freed
Confidence fills one more heart
Westerly breeze stirs goodness
Another day, set to start

Branches of promise gathered
Dreams sown from trustworthy seeds
Encouragement for next steps
Hope rises with every deed

Joy’s eagerness journeys on
Lessons drawn from yesterday
Tomorrow’s harvest of peace
Evening sky’s welcome gateway

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Time’s Destiny

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Time’s precious moments

Ceaseless in its flow

Like any river

Searching green meadows

 

Time’s grace spreading out

Meaningful intent

With gentle purpose

Marking life’s ascent

 

Time’s daily framework

Structured by mankind

Silent trace of peace

Running to unwind

 

Time’s welcome spirit

Tomorrow designed

Minutes fill each plan

Guiding daily grind

 

Time’s destiny breathes

Lifetime filled with joy

Patient, calming voice

Sculpting man from boy

 

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Through Nature’s Heart

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Darkness transformed by sunrise

Energy welcomes new day

Nurturing all living things

Creation’s welcome ballet

 

Light sprinkles from each raindrop

Nourishment covers this land

Offering prized refreshment

Creation’s spirit as planned

 

Landscape transformed once again

Yesterday’s page turns over

Embracing scene’s blessed touch

Creation’s own makeover

 

Peace rises with ocean tides

Gentleness coming ashore

Earmarking time’s tomorrow

Creation’s open front door

 

Patience streams through nature’s heart

River’s living waters flow

Quenching eternity’s thirst

Creation’s whispers aglow

 

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Quotes

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Lives of great men all remind us.  We can make our lives sublime, and departing, leave behind us footprints on the sands of time.

Not enjoyment, and nor sorrow; is our destined end or way; but to act, that each tomorrow find us farther than today.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator.  Born in Portland, Maine, he has long been remembered for being one of New England’s fireside poets.

Transforming Fate

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Dawn of new day descends

Sky buckles from thunder

Clouds of darkness contend

Filled with newfound wonders

 

Storm calms, dances away

Sunny face welcomed back

Good vibes arrive to say

Filled with joy’s precious snacks

 

Hours pass with timely bliss

Thirsty minutes consumed

Yet, life never amiss

Filled with flowers all bloomed

 

Moonlight ascends on cue

Tomorrow’s sunlight waits

Every shadow’s breakthrough

Filled with transforming fate

 

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Helen Keller Quotes

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Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.

Be of good cheer.  Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow.

Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an American author and lecturer.  Her own journey through blindness and deafness encouraged her to advocate for the rights of others who live with disabilities.  

Witness of Peace (Haiku Series #349)

Enlightening

Dawn’s inspiration

Creator’s masterful truth—

Every unique breath

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Interconnecting

Beloved contrast

Landscape’s eternal bloodstream—

Ancient, yet unborn

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Unflagging

Boundless spirit thrives

Tiniest ember of life—

Tomorrow wakens

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Patience’s Fabric

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Stormy clouds gather

Today’s outlook dims

Covered now in darkness

Patience ready to swim

 

Challenges remain

Compassion checks in

Peace about to arrive

Patience blending within

 

Course change encouraged

Navigation set

Calm breath’s steady compass

Patience erases threat

 

Progress comes about

Horizon lightens

Ember of thankful grace

Patience’s fabric brightens

 

New day beginning

Each hour flying by

Tomorrow just ahead

Patience fills endless sky

 

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes

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Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.  Let us move forward with strong and active faith.

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) was the 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945). 

Waking . . .

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Waking at midnight

Blessed with moon-free sky

Peering into galaxy’s midst

Endless stars twinkle “hi”

 

Waking with silence

Moonlight dropping in

Feeling heavens’ distant light

Harmony’s smiling grin

 

Waking in darkness

Storm’s thunder crashes

Rolling over quiet thoughts

Lightning’s outburst flashes

 

Waking to calmness

Creek gently rolls by

Flowing with tranquil spirit

Landscape waving “goodbye”

 

Dreaming no longer

Each hour filled with rest

Composing nightly rhythm

Set for tomorrow’s quest

 

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