Katauta

Why not come with me

as I gallivant across

the ocean to other lands?

haiku

In Scotland

Distinguished old lighthouse defers

To Aurora Borealis

Haibun

In Northern Ireland, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge stretches from cliff to cliff 100 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors flock to wobble their way across from end to end, while trying not to look down at the dizzying scene. Some of those who have been courageous enough to cross, lost heart, and had to be transported back by boat. Timed tickets have been introduced to ensure safety and ease congestion around the site.

A brave young woman

Carefully crosses rope bridge

Chicken aunts snap pics

Gogyohka

Just before church

Need to get dressed

Need to pick up friend

Need calm attitude

In preparation for worship

Dodoitsu

I thought you were Superman.

Then thought you must be Doomsday.

But after all the battles,

Simply Manilove.

Rondelet

I Love You, Lord

I love You, Lord.

You’ve proved Yourself to me a lot.

I love You, Lord.

In You my hopes and dreams are stored.

 I give to You my deeds and thought.

You write my story, form the plot

I love You, Lord.

Villanelle

He Calls Us Friends

The Lord made people for companionship,

so then our purpose is to walk with Him.
Love God and others is a holy tip.

We go through life, like we’re under a whip.
We try to be good, but chances are slim.
The Lord made people for companionship.

Then we embark on a lengthy guilt trip.
Relying on our works, our path looks grim.
Love God and others is a holy tip.

We try to do God’s will, but there’s no script.
There’s no obeying His every whim.
The Lord made people for companionship.

We try so hard, but we are bound to slip.
We need His Son not more vigor and vim.
Love God and others is a holy tip.

Instead, let’s tend to our relationships.
And let our lives become a worship hymn.
The Lord made people for companionship.
Love God and others is a holy tip.