Sensational Haiku Wednesday: Anticipation

Ah…expectations

Give rise to disappointments

Acceptance is key

Haiku Wednesday is always a joy to participate in. This week’s theme was ANTICIPATION. I equate anticipation with expectations. When I EXPECT something, I am bound to get hurt, or upset that things don’t quite go the way I had envisioned. In my spiritual quest I have found to live in the reality of the here and now. To accept people and situations for whom and they are, not what I want them to be. It truly is freeing.

If you would like to view some silly expectations vs. reality images, please click here.

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Sensational Haiku Wednesday: Deception

secrets burrowing…

mind deaf to truth’s silent shouts…

memories altered

secrets burrowing…

beguiling, bewitching, bold

binding battered soul

secrets burrowing…

sneaky,  sleazy,  nesting near

Ever present threat

Soul’s awakening...

divine intervention lifts

fog from hazy mind

soul’s awakening...

seeking vision’s clarity

to lies’ deception

soul’s  awakening...

breaking free from captive’s chains

one link at a time

Sensational Haiku Wednesday: Directions

The trail splinters off

She chooses the way of Truth

Chaos left behind

Following the lead

Of others who've forged the way

Destination: Hope

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Sensational Haiku Wednesday: Food

• Toppings of Goodness!
• Bubbly, cheesy sensation.
• Devour with delight!
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Sensational Haiku Wednesday: Secrets

Sequestered; hidden
within the catacombs of
subconscious thoughts, dreams.

Secret images
of a long forgotten past
waiting for escape

when the veil's removed.
Open, exposed by day's light,
demons forced to flee.

Reacting to pain
is best buffered by one's faith.
"Please, Lord...give me strength!"

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Next weeks theme: Belong(-ing)

Sensational Haiku Wednesday: Travel

The journey through life

along the road less traveled...

full of surprises!

Treasures to be found

surely around the next bend

should you dare to seek.

Give glory to God

for His majesty abounds

each step of the way.

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Sensational Haiku Wednesday: Fathers

Longing for Father

Searching for His only Son

Guided by Spirit

Papa forgive her

She's handing over the pain

Time has come to heal

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Next week's theme: Haiku Challenge (the theme word is challenge as well) From Jenn's blog:

The Challenge will be to bring in the most new Haiku-ers (ideally people who will join us and stick around). Please have your new Haiku-er identify themselves as coming from you in the comments, and use the proper graphic and link (below) on their blog. The winner* of our challenge will get a $25 gift card to your choice of Starbucks, Tim Hortons, or iTunes!

Please join me next Wednesday!

Sensational Haiku Wednesday: Freestyle

DREAMS

Hidden clues, secrets,
Bizarre scenarios, too.
Welcome to my dreams.

Nightly trysts seduce
the dreamer desiring truth...
Subconscious puzzles.

I have often said:
"God speaks to me within dreams"
Bewildered by signs.

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Next week's theme: Fathers

Sensational Haiku Wednesday - Reflections

Eyes are soul's mirror,

Yours reflect hope, desire, need.

Cherishing your love.

(This one is for Mr. Sister as I was not able to be with him on our anniversary yesterday.)

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Next week's theme:  Milestones

Sensational Haiku Wednesday-Steam

Temperatures rise.

Roiling, boiling...pressure builds.

Released with a scream!

Could this be passion?

Or simply a pot of tea

left on the burner....

You decide.

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Next week's theme: Karma

Sensational Haiku Wednesday - Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis, 1997

Wheel-thrown and modified vessel

by The 5th Sister

Wedged, formed and molded...

clay upon the potter's wheel...

Glazed; refined by fire.

Beginning as mud,

the Creator makes his mark.

Metamorphosis




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Next week's theme: Generosity

Sensational Haiku Wednesday-Renovation

Spiritual Renovation

A new beginning.

Spirit within awakens

through fasting and prayer.

Sacrifice. Penance.

Redirecting life towards

a holier path.

May hearts be humbled

so that Christ's light can shine through

this season of Lent.

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Next week's theme: Vision

Sensational Haiku Wednesday-Comfort Zone

Actual family photo taken on the beaches of Ocho Rios, Jamaica, 2008

Caribbean Comfort

Bone chilling rain falls.

Dark, damp, dreary days ahead.

Jamaica calls me!

Rum drinks on beaches,

Warm weather; exotic food.

Cabana boys, too!


But until return,
I will have to make do with
My Snuggie instead!

Photo actually taken within the confines of the Sister House


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Next week's theme: Renovation

Sensational Haiku Wednesday: Reality

(Image found at http://totomel.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/lost-in-dreams.jpg)

Reality

Living, dream to dream.

Not wanting to awaken

and feal what is real.

For what's truly real

is what's too painful to face.

Dreaming keeps me sane.

Time to own my "truth".

From slumber's depth I arise

confronting demons.

Ever so bravely

I must struggle to now be.

Come reality.


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Next week's theme: Comfort Zone