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: 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: 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 →
Haiku Poem: Buffalo Quake
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 →
Haiku Poem: Wildlife Extravaganza
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.
Haiku Poem: Sandstorm
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 →
Haiku Poem: Metamorphosis
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 →