Whole Gospel To Whole World
Quickly find shelter! A buffalo stampede soon. We feel our feet quake. In this haiku, I wanted to induce surprise at the beginning for the reader. What are we hiding from? You might ask. In the next line, the truth is revealed. A buffalo stampede is coming on the horizon. The line builds suspense because... Continue Reading →
Extravaganza! The wolf pack chasing gazelles Through the snowy woods. If you want to experience an adrenaline rush, observe wildlife. It's more suspenseful than any Hollywood film can create because nature is real and unrehearsed. Unfortunately, nature can be cruel. Survival of the fittest is the main theme on this hostile planet.
Scorched sand scrapes my face. On a camels back I go. Hope awakes at night. Envision how difficult it would be to survive through a sandstorm. The hot wind in your face, the desert sand scraping your body, and the scorching sun withering you like a dried plant. This is why riding a camel is... Continue Reading →
The caterpillar. Metamorphosis delight. Flying to freedom. What an amazing insect. When I first heard that a caterpillar turned into a butterfly, I was shocked. It took me a few years before I finally believed it. Metamorphosis is the right terminology for this change. It is radical. From the larval stage to the adult stage... Continue Reading →
Vast Galaxies Swirl. Rotating disks of bright stars Like a pinwheel toy. Growing up, my art teacher would have us make pinwheels. These toys were made of plastic curls that would attach to a stick by a pin. Their colorful design was mesmerizing when they would spin in the wind. The galaxies in the universe... Continue Reading →
All snowflakes unique. The iris in our eyes too. Watching the ice fall. Have you noticed how each snowflake has its own unique pattern? The same is true for the iris in our eyes. The complex pattern of nature in snow and the eyes in Earth's creatures resonate with my soul. To me, this view... Continue Reading →
Busy bees swarm now As the bear claws for honey. Bittersweet nature. The bees are working hard to build their nest where they store honey, house their future generation, and protect themselves from the outside world. But the bear is hungry. He enjoys the taste of honey and the ample protein from the larvae inside... Continue Reading →
Summer fireflies Competing with stars above In the deep wet woods. When I think of summer, the first thing that comes to my mind are fireflies glowing in the starry night. They are beautiful creatures. Their bioluminescence ability is a wonderful sight to see. In fact, their exquisite gift competes with the stars. The stars... Continue Reading →
A silhouette speaks Like a crow in winter snow Or a man's lost soul. This Haiku was created by me, but I want to hear your thoughts. How do you interpret this poem? What do you believe it is conveying?
Wooden rocking chair. Sit to hear blue jays singing Looking from the porch. This visual is about the wonder of existence. The rocking chair symbolizes memory and time. When rocking on a chair, introspection comes to mind. The wood encapsulates an old fashioned piece of furniture that has seen many beauties of nature. In fact,... Continue Reading →
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