Just In Case

Just in case the worry-heavy world

Should cast a final backward glance

To whimper at what might have been

Before the horror of trumpets

Blown by indifferent angels

Burns and hails and turns to blood

The bone of breath of form

And I am not this

And you are not that

An for a moment, briefly

We all weep the same tears

And forget the too-many names of God

And all the bitter, biting ways

We clip the wings of each other's prayers;

Just in case

I don't see you tomorrow

My friend, my friend,

I'll see you again

Where we shall be healed

I'll see you again

-Martin Williams

Christmas haikus (rite a riff)

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CHRISTMAS HAIKUS

I picked this particular journal write to share because it's one of my more creative ones and it's about christmas time and Christmas just happens to be my favorite holiday. I wrote seven different haikus relating to Christmas time:

Where did the snow go?

Rain is falling, making slush

Snow, please come back soon.

Christmas trees and lights

It's that time of year again

Happy holidays

Santa is coming

Get the cookies and milk

It is Christmas time

Let the snow fall down

And the Christmas lights shine bright

Merry Christmas, baby

Candy canes and snow

Reminding me of Christmas

I can't wait for it!

Stockings are hanging

Everyone is asleep

Wake up, it's christmas

Sleigh bells are ringing

Santa must be close by here

Because it's Christmas.