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Have Faith (Senryu)

bitterness shall not have victory over souls a new dawn will come! Dedicated: To individuals seeking a new path and new light of life Author’s Comments: The Japanese Senryu format has three lines as follows: the first has five syllables, the second seven syllables, and the third five syllables. The pattern is 5/7/5 for a total of seventeen syllables. The Senryu is about an emotional expression and things in general.

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Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 5/14/2009 7:06:00 PM

Thanks James! It rest on our shoulders to erase such nonsense for existence. The new dawn will come when we desire that moment. Don't forget to check out my "2009 Best Christian Poetry Award" blog. You will love the verses. Great job! ~Joseph

James Peranteau

Date: 5/13/2009 4:45:00 PM

Joseph,...I eagerly await each day,...ty for this awesome senryu ! james oh,..and the Knowledge !

Sue Mason

Date: 9/19/2008 10:49:00 AM

A new dawn breaks every day and a cup of bitterness is a choice to turn down in favor of warm cocoa ... smile ... Great message, Joseph and a nice simple form to deliver it! Congratulations on your writing being featured this week.

Heidie Buys

Date: 9/18/2008 4:28:00 PM

Congratulations on being featured this week. Hope all went well and that you are writing up a storm. Regards Heidie

Michael Jordan

Date: 9/15/2008 7:57:00 AM

Joseph always a pleasure to read the master - God Bless hope all is going well - congrats on being featured

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 9/15/2008 6:43:00 AM

Congratulations Joseph on your sennyu "Have Faith" being featured. Hope all turned out well for you and you are on your way to a full recovery. God Bless. Vince

Sharon Winter

Date: 9/15/2008 6:30:00 AM

Such a powerful and uplifting write! Congratulations Joseph on a most well deserved featured write of the week. Cannot wait to hear from you. Hope you are doing well. Big hugs, Shar xoxo

Brian Strand

Date: 9/14/2008 11:48:00 PM

Congrats on your deserved feature write this week Joseph.Rgds Brian