A Sunrise Randomling

The sky lightens, as in
          His Presence, I stand and watch
           the morning unfold its colors,
                while the breath of God
                    inflates a large, 
            luminous orange balloon.

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Two other separate poems:

Randomling: TV Weather Forecast

I listened to the weather man:
Dark clouds are gathering...
Rain before noon.
Take your umbrella.

I listened to my heart:
The sun is shining in here
You won't need your umbrella. 
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Randomling: Relationships

IF broken in places
IF in need of repair
IF the stubborn boulder won't budge
IF love has dried up like a rocky stream.
Start digging. Then shovel deeper.
Find a well
Overflowing love.  
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Note: What are Randomlings?
To me, they are short poems,
sometimes with a creative twist ending.
They are expanded thoughts that
hopefully others will identify with.
They are like messages in a bottle.
They are whatever you want them to be. 


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Date: 8/30/2015 5:26:00 PM
I love each message in each of your randomlings. They are messages in a bottle that u have opened for the world to read and feel. All the best Darlene.
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/30/2015 8:38:00 PM
Thanks, njeri, and I must get over to visit you and see what new poems you have been writing these last few days. It has been so hot here in So. Ca. that I was not on the computer for a few days because of health problems. But I am recovering. Blessings, Darlene
Date: 8/21/2015 11:44:00 PM
I truly enjoy your faith-filled poems. Your attitude towards Our Father and your style are both inspiring and reminders. I have written several faith poems that I haven't posted yet. I think you'll enjoy them just as I'm uplifted by yours. These remarks are for all your poems that I've read so far which is many. In time, I'll read them all. CayCay
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/22/2015 10:06:00 AM
Hi, CayCay, I'm delighted to hear you've been reading my poems and that you are uplifted by them. That is one of the main reasons I write poetry, to share the love of God and the good news of the Bible with others. And I will certainly read yours once you share them with us on the Soup. Let's keep in touch. Your friend in poetry, ~~~Darlene
Date: 8/21/2015 8:02:00 AM
I like your definition and I also enjoyed your poems.
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/21/2015 10:16:00 AM
It is rewarding to know you liked my poems and the definition I gave, Richard. Thanks! ~~Darlene
Date: 8/20/2015 8:58:00 AM
Very creative and sweet, Darlene. You faith shines through in these pieces.
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/20/2015 10:32:00 AM
Thanks, Eileen, for visiting my poems and for liking these. If my faith shines through in my writing, then that is wonderful to hear. And I give God the praise for working in my life.
Date: 8/18/2015 12:46:00 PM
Your random thoughts flow with positivity, Darlene. I love them:) ~ Like your footnote, too. Randomlings remind me of notelets held by small magnets on a fridge! ~ paul
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/20/2015 10:36:00 AM
Your comments are heart-felt, Paul, and appreciated. I like those little notelets you mention. I have many on my fridge. ~~Darlene
Date: 8/17/2015 3:24:00 PM
Some very lovely thoughts expressed here!
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/17/2015 7:02:00 PM
Then you Ken. I enjoyed your poem as well.
Date: 8/17/2015 11:59:00 AM
I love thoroughly enjoyed the randomlings. &+!
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/17/2015 7:03:00 PM
How nice of you to say so, HM, and I enjoyed your poem as well.~~~Darlene
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