Gently falling rain
Whispers of love to my soul
Springs living water
By Martha L Shaw – © 4-27-2015
Refreshed – Haiku
April 29, 2015
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Treasure Hunt
April 28, 2015We search high and low,
seeing everything
and finding nothing.
Frowning becomes moaning
as we steal the joy from other hearts
and toss it away in disgust.
The challenge will never be met
lest we realize the Truth.
What we seek is already within us!
By Martha L Shaw – © 4-27-2015
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Dancing In The Spirit
April 27, 2015As I rest in your embrace
your immeasurable outpouring of love
makes my spirit dance and sing
as I bask in your glory.
Together,
there is nothing we can’t do.
I am yours.
By Martha L Shaw – © 4-27-2015
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No Turning Back
April 27, 2015As I wandered along the path of good enough
I told myself it was okay.
Then, I met you and wondered . . .
and when I felt your love
I questioned all I ever knew
and realized
I was simply not made to settle for okay.
I was made for so much more!
Like quicksand
I’m being swallowed up.
Deeper and deeper I’m falling
and I’m not turning back . . .
no, there’s no WAY I’m turning back.
By Martha L Shaw – © 4-27-2015
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Sabbath Haiku
April 26, 2015Ah, gleaming sunshine
Sunday smiling back at me
resurrection bright
By Martha L Shaw – © 4-15-2015
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Forgiveness – A Haiku
April 25, 2015The clouds break apart
dampened grass between my toes
Ah, new beginnings
By Martha L Shaw – © 4-15-2015
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Haiku Education Note
April 24, 2015
The Survey Says question this week at The Haiku Foundation asks for feedback about our Education Page. On their home page, clicking on HAIKU LESSONS transfers readers to this education work, which in turn links to haiku lessons and many other resources.
Also this week, Kala Ramesh, who has been teaching haiku in India for several years, helped us begin a new area: StoriesFrom The Field. We saw Kala’s work as Youth Corner Editor for cattails, the online journal for the United Haiku and Tanka Society. We thought teachers and others who visit THF Education Page would appreciate knowing about this resource as well.
The education work has grown steadily, as Jim Kacian notes in the survey question. The excellent work of many poets and teachers is there, and organized well. Dave Russo at THF is the web administrator.
Thank you, Ellen
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Royal Orchestra – Haiku
April 24, 2015Ah, morning breezes
leaves sway to your melody
sunrays dance along
By Martha L Shaw – © 4-15-2015
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He Loves Us THIS Much!
April 23, 2015
By Martha L Shaw – ©2015
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Lesson From Nature
April 23, 2015When an eagle gazes skyward before taking flight, do you think he stops to consider the vastness of the sky before choosing to soar? From Thoughts Over Morning Coffee by Martha L Shaw
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