gratitude
is an attitude
of celebrating
the difference
between a gift
and its wrapping
gratitude
is an attitude
of knowing
the space between
what is seen
and what is hidden
holds the precious gift
of provocation
gratitude
is an attitude
of the heart
allowing
the gift within
to discover
itself
Haiku Horizons Prompt: “SWING”
back and forth she swings
in the haze between “yes” and “no”
afraid to choose
Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge: “WRONG” and “TOUCH”
neither right nor wrong
touching moments recalled or
relived, perhaps dreamed
Weekly Challenge #172
https://ronovanwrites.com/
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The Secret Keeper Weekly Writing Challenge:
(5) Words: | RIGHT | ARROW | HEAR | CHILD | GOOD
he always felt
the arrow’s pierce
right before he heard the
zinging words that wounded
and shamed,
words that will not
dare to defile the pure
goodness dwelling within
every child’s heart
I asked for a miracle
it wasn’t granted
or so I thought
Turns out
I didn’t recognize it,
so certain was I of
how it would look
Turns out
the Universe upgraded
to a newer version
perfect for me
Turns out
I am again awestruck by
the power of trusting
and allowing
nocturnal seductress
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wafts her sensuous scent
.
beguiles gently
.
fragrant summer nights live
forever tickling my
sense memory
slowly
darkness prevails
universal delight
watching shadow and light unite
briefly
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Haiku Horizons Prompt: “SKY”
we told stories to
the blue sky, green leaves listened
summer smiled and dozed
Haiku Horizons Prompt: “STOP”
all cultures offer
a place of pausing, healing
through tranquility
She forgot who she was
before she was programmed
“I’m not good enough.”
Years later, when she first
saw this picture, her soft
voice rose up, “Says who?”
Google Images
Haiku Horizons Prompt: “SPOT”
breathe inspire-ation
gently opens cluttered heart
deep urges align . . . . . .
Haiku Horizons Prompt: “WALL”
invisible walls
rise up to protect the child
from school’s mortal wounds
Haiku Horizons Word Prompt: “MIRROR”
we are all mirrors
for each other; gift or scourge
through you, I see me
“The best political, social and spiritual work we can do
is to withdraw the projection of our shadow
onto others.” C. G. Jung”
Haiku Horizon’s Prompt: “BRIGHT”
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Haiku Horizons Prompt: “STEAL”
run hard, slide safely
know your speed, trust your fielders
skills for living life
Haiku Prompt: “Color” and “Warmth”
conscious creation
nature embodies breathing
aloha spirit
Ronovan Writes
Google Images
Jim Kingwell, “Wailea Moon”
Haiku Horizons Prompt: “SUBMIT”
bursting
pink peonies
sturdy soft curves stand watch
smoothing turmoil’s jagged edges
let them
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Haiku Horizons Prompt: “WINDOW”
Haiku Horizons Prompt: “ROAD”
5 Word Story Prompt: OPEN | ROCK | RING | ACT | LETTER
on her
favorite rock
she sat, tablet open
penning an act of kindness from
her heart
the ring
enclosed with her
letter, shattered his love
rendering her words more cruel
than kind
Through Lola's Prism 