Bright forsythia
Waving in the lake breezes
dancing to time's rhythm
Yellow flowers dance as the years twirl lazily, weaving without care.
The web of time slows as even death seems to slow to sway in the breeze
Forsythia Contemplation
Spring
Spring Scarecrow Haibun
The scarecrow lay prone. Pumpkin head in cold wet mud: weighted base cast down. Crimson chested birds peck for brave spring early worms as humans shiver. Lifted and shaken, the scarecrow hangs in her dress: wrinkled by Jack Frost. A child sees her friend risen from the muddy pit: arms open to hug. Windchimes dangle low: ringing out their joyful sound beside laughing child…
“Spring Scarecrow Haibun,” Distracted Pastor, 2020
Run, little daughter!
Laugh, giggle, chuckle, and play!
Enjoy this moment.
“Good” Photo-A-Day Haiga
The word for the day for the #RethinkChurch Photo-A-Day challenge is “good.” Being myself, I can’t leave well enough alone, so here’s a haiga! I caught this huge flock of geese flying north! Spring is coming and that’s a really good thing!
My neighbor points to the sky.
We watch spring’s heralds.
“Reminder”
You are not alone.
“Reminder” by the Distracted Pastor, 2019
Trees stand through fierce winter storms
They bud with spring heat.
Trees are amazing creatures.
What if you’re amazing too?
Distracted Pastor Ramblings 