Never had a tree touched my heart.
Acorns, bark, leaves to rake.
It was so ordinary, almost invisible.
Lent’s reminder of my Savior’s love – His blood.
Somehow the tree isn’t just a tree anymore.
By Martha L Shaw © 3-23-2015
NAILS – An Acrostic
March 31, 2015
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Indwelling
March 31, 2015
A glove, a pitcher
sitting beside me empty
cannot satisfy
By Martha L Shaw © 3-23-2015
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My Beloved
March 29, 2015A palm branch welcome
A donkey ride, “hosanna!!”
enroute to the tree
By Martha L Shaw © 3-23-2015
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I DO NOT KNOW THAT MAN!
March 29, 2015
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Sprung! – A Haiku
March 28, 2015Frosted palm branches
Spring giggles excitedly
winter’s slow retreat
By Martha L Shaw © 3-23-2015
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Community
March 27, 2015The birds sing sweetly
while nearby dogs are barking.
Neither seem threatened . .
*.
Fine feathered wisdom . . .
showing such abundant grace
I must learn their song!
*
By Martha L Shaw © 3-23-2015
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Dance of Joy
March 27, 2015The gleaming sunrays
just like silly little elves
scamper in the breeze!
By Martha L Shaw © 3-23-2015
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Heartfelt – A Haiku
March 27, 2015Sunshine woke me up
but soon darkness covered it;
My hope is not lost!
By Martha L Shaw © 3-23-2015
By Martha L Shaw © 2-18-2015
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Haiku Registry at The Haiku Foundation
March 27, 2015
Billie Wilson is the editor for the Haiku Registry at The Haiku Foundation. We updated my poet page there this week. I began reading through the registry again – a few pages at a time.
Please see Apply to Be Listed if you wish more information.
The Haiku Registry is a wonderful resource.
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THOUGHTS OVER MORNING COFFEE
March 26, 2015Why do we look down on the weak? Taking ownership of my weakness is one of the greatest gifts I can give myself since the admission opens the door to His strength in me! – from Thoughts Over Morning Coffee byMartha L Shaw
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Martha L Shaw - Poet, Writer, Author, Artist 