Beata Agustin Poet Haibun

Celebrating Life

Merriment’s warmth kindles family reunions.  Midst cold December breeze, fiery thanksgiving bonfires envelope clan bonds.  Prevailing over joyous fellowships are praise-filled testimonies exalting God Who in His goodness has wrought all things perfectly beauteous in His time.  Indeed, He makes no mistake since His ways are perfect.  This reality has my soul accepted as my siblings and I soberly, yet gratefully celebrate the yuletide season with our Dad’s first death anniversary.  Though unfathomable to my finite mind, the Lord’s sovereignty grips my faith; thus, I trust Him.

joy blends with sorrow
celebrating birth and death*
life’s wondrous beauty

*Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

December 15, 2019
1st place, "December or January Haibun" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger; judged  on 2/7/2020.

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Anisha Dutta February 7, 2020 at 10:56 PM BIG CONGRATS TO WIN TOP

John Watt February 7, 2020 at 3:34 PM Beata, a powerful expression of faith, family, and God's sovereignty (Rom 8:28). Your words exalting God are always a welcome sight to my eyes, sister. May the peace that transcends all understanding rule in your heart and mind as you continue to grieve the loss of your Dad. Congrats on your placement. Blessings ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos December 21, 2019 at 10:51 AM Ours is never to reason why Beata - God has a scheme planned for man, we are each but a tiny spec within His universe - he will call us all when our time comes. Meanwhile we are here to enjoy the life he has graciously bestowed upon us - a very interesting and gripping write. Blessings Beata. Jennifer.