Winter's silent mist Rises from the barren ground. Chirp! Chirp! A sweet bliss. In this haiku, winter's silent breaks from the sound of a bird chirping. It's a pleasant change. A sweet bliss. I remember as a child walking to the school bus stop in the quiet mist through the hard, barren ground. Then hearing... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Seasons
The sleepy winter Awakes to the crackling lake. Spring revives nature. The winter is a dormant season. Nature slows down and gets sleepy. But when the ice begins to melt and the sun strengthens, crackles are heard from frozen lakes, rivers, and ponds. Winter awakes into spring. Spring arrives and revives nature. The cycle of... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Who is Howling?
Do you hear the wolf Howling at the winter moon? No. It's just the wind. The wind can make strange sounds. It can howl at night and trick you into believing there are packs of wolves. It's a relief when you quickly realize nature is only bluffing.
Haiku Poem: God Enthroned Above
God enthroned above. Stronger than a lion's jaw. Gentler than a dove. In this haiku, I wanted to express my deep adoration for the living God. He is enthroned above. He is the ruler over all the kings and queens of the earth. His kingdom has no end. The Lord most high is majestic and... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: King of Glory
The King of glory. All the trees will clap their hands. For you are worthy. God created the entire cosmos. He created giraffes, birds, monkeys, trees, you and me. Therefore, He is worthy to be worshipped. The trees clapping their hands is an anthropomorphic image used in Scripture. It expresses how God is worthy to... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Thirsty For God
Oh Holy Spirit. Like a deer pants for water So I thirst for you. The Psalmist from the Bible talks about being thirsty for God. He uses a wonderful analogy, comparing our thirst for knowing God like a deer who pants for water. We need God every day. His Holy Spirit can satisfy all our... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Ocean Tide
Ocean tide changes. The shell is able to breathe. Full moon gives new hope. The moon is about 239,000 miles from the Earth and is able to change the tides in the ocean. Isn't that incredible? I thought about the shell, who had an arduous journey to finally land onshore. The tide helped it get... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Eternal Seed
The seed is buried. It quickly sprouts from the ground To the afterlife. When we plant a seed into the ground, it has the capacity to grow into a beautiful flower or a massive tree. Isn't that amazing? Meditate on this truth for a second. Growing up, I enjoyed going to the local park. The... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: The Dark Ocean
The deep ocean floor Lights up from the octopus. But his ink blends in. I am awestruck by the unique creatures who live in the deep ocean. They survive without sunlight by creating their own food through chemosynthesis and use their crafty bioluminescence to attract plankton. Octopuses are mystical creatures. They have three hearts, eight... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Skipping Stones
Childhood memories. Skipping stones across the lake. A bike ride to take. I had fond memories growing up. There was a lake behind my house. My friends and I would throw rocks across the lake to see who had the most skips. Then we would get on our bikes and ride to Woody's general store... Continue Reading →