Aug
2018
Poetry Friday: Haiku Reflections
Most of my poetry this week has come from my morning devotional time. I’ve been reading the letters of Paul–those to Timothy this week. Even though the cultural contexts between that time and ours are very different, I’ve been struck by how much some things–especially human nature–has not changed. Here are a few haiku responses from my readings this week.
lift your hearts to God
pray for everyone you know
pray for peace
professional liars
lost capacity for truth
twisted reality
ignorant windbags
lust after money and power
bring nothing but trouble
a devout life brings wealth–
being yourself before God
is enough
pursue a righteous life
full of wonder, faith, love, courtesy
live in God’s kingdom
pious talk
not backed by a godly life
poisons the soul
Each Friday, I am excited to take part in Poetry Friday, where writers share their love of all things poetry. Molly Hogan hosts the Poetry Friday Roundup today at Nix the Comfort Zone. . She shares a beautiful sonnet that refused to let her give up. Drop by and see what poetry morsels are offered this week. Remember to flay along with Christie Wyman next week as she hosts Poetry Friday and invites us to share a bird poem.
Donna Smith
August 14, 2018 at 10:34 am (6 years ago)Your last needs remembering:
“pious talk
not backed by a godly life
poisons the soul”
Mrs. McGriff
August 16, 2018 at 8:15 pm (6 years ago)Thanks, Donna. So much of these letters hit home for me that week.
Robyn Hood Black
August 12, 2018 at 5:46 pm (6 years ago)Yes, the more things change…. Sigh. Thanks for sharing your reflections; a positive way to express reactions to negativity!
Mrs. McGriff
August 13, 2018 at 9:18 am (6 years ago)Thanks, Robyn. I often found myself writing two responses–one focused more on the negative and one more on the positive.
Brenda
August 12, 2018 at 12:13 pm (6 years ago)Cooling and calm words, thanks.
Mrs. McGriff
August 13, 2018 at 9:18 am (6 years ago)Thanks, Brenda.
Michelle Kogan
August 12, 2018 at 2:01 am (6 years ago)Rich contemplative poems, thanks Kay!
Mrs. McGriff
August 12, 2018 at 6:58 am (6 years ago)Thank you, MIchelle!
Ruth (thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com)
August 11, 2018 at 3:11 pm (6 years ago)Nice!
Mrs. McGriff
August 11, 2018 at 8:48 pm (6 years ago)Thanks, Ruth.
Liz
August 11, 2018 at 11:39 am (6 years ago)How cool to reflect on your writing through haiku!
Mrs. McGriff
August 11, 2018 at 8:48 pm (6 years ago)Thanks, Liz.
Molly Hogan
August 11, 2018 at 9:02 am (6 years ago)Thanks for sharing your haiku responses. They make some powerful statements!
Mrs. McGriff
August 11, 2018 at 11:35 am (6 years ago)Thanks, Molly! I had an inspired source!
Linda M.
August 11, 2018 at 8:48 am (6 years ago)Wow! What a productive result from devotion time. I am struck by the connections you make. I’ve been away from devotions for too long. Time to get back to it!
Mrs. McGriff
August 11, 2018 at 11:34 am (6 years ago)Thanks, Linda. Those few moments in the morning have been the only time I’ve had this week for reflection, stillness, and poetry. I needed it. I hope this week is a little less busy.
Linda
August 10, 2018 at 11:50 am (6 years ago)Your devotional poems really spoke to me. Nicely done!
Mrs. McGriff
August 10, 2018 at 6:22 pm (6 years ago)Thanks, Linda. They speak to me as I am reading and reflecting. I’m glad they may speak to others, too.
Books4Learning
August 10, 2018 at 11:30 am (6 years ago)Love these little insights–especially the last one. Too many people’s words and actions do not match. Thanks for sharing your poems.
Mrs. McGriff
August 10, 2018 at 6:21 pm (6 years ago)Thank you. I hope–and keep trying–to live up to my words.
Tabatha
August 10, 2018 at 11:17 am (6 years ago)Thanks for sharing these with us. “Wealth” has many manifestations, doesn’t it, and “Courtesy” is a lovely, underutilized word! I especially like your last haiku.
Mrs. McGriff
August 10, 2018 at 6:21 pm (6 years ago)Thanks, Tabatha. Oh, wealth is so rich with its many faces! I do hope we can build more courtesy into our world.
Donna Fowler-Marchant
August 10, 2018 at 8:40 am (6 years ago)Thank you for drawing these connections between those ancient words and our modern day. Keep speaking the truth even as Paul did.
Mrs. McGriff
August 10, 2018 at 6:19 pm (6 years ago)Thanks for reading! I am constantly amazed at how true the words of Scripture ring today despite the differences in time and place.