This bird died full of bits of trash on an island 2000 miles from any shoreline. The colored pieces are trash from it’s intestines.
I ache for the innocent consumers of our wastefulness. How much more does our Creator God who entrusted us as stewards? How many of these birds will die from our carelessness? While it seems overwhelming and helpless, small changes can make an impact.
Pictures: lolako.com and estrip.org
Our reason for life
God’s beloved creation
Worship gives purpose
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This is why we are here. I hope that you will find this truth in your life someday. For me, kicking myself out of the drivers’ seat and placing Jesus there has transformed my life. Keep searching and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to the truth of the gospel.
Senryu: same as Haiku in structure but theme is related to feelings and relationships
Soft, sweet lilting sighs
Slowly close those baby eyes
Deep sleep…… a longed for prize
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It is a universal truth that caregivers of young children yearn for a restful night!
Senryu has the same structure of Haiku but the themes are related to feelings and relationships.
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Having been on disabilty for over 2 years, I feel this poem acutely.
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I have been sneezing up to 15 times in a row. Yes I count them, they feel a little like a seizmic event. Big harsh ugly sneezes that rattle my bones. So why not interject a little humor in the experience? I am sure at some point in time you can relate!
Haiku: three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable construction. I took liberties with the haiku as the theme is related to nature!
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For those affected by the weather sunny skies will come again.
Haiku: three line stanza in a 5-7-5 syllabic structure. The theme is generally related to nature.
Scratchings of insects,
a vibrational cadence,
sonorous summer
Picture: etsy.com
Thanks to Eyes of a dragon for his beautiful picture!
Fantasies of a Forlorn Fairy 