Haiku Crazy Wisdoms

The crashing waves ripped.
One surfboard flipped, disappeared –
And strength swam ashore.

Soldiers seek God’s face
Amid blasting, fire, and death.
A few find solace.

Women birth children.
Fathers become their leaders -
When love has no girth.

Tsunamis may drown,
Earthquakes may scatter earth around.
Willingly, God helps

The distant planet
Travels, showing its dark face –
Man shall see its light.

Signs and seasons pass.
Life lessons inflict sore pain.
But God can uplift.

Daybreak welcomes dawn.
The sun delivers brightness.
Wisdom is thankful.

Before the sunrise,
A rooster crows in darkness.
Singing bragging rights.

Traveling with speed,
Interstate traffic flies by.
Some folks watch and pray.

Hanging on to life,
Two, in sickness and in health,
Love nature’s great gifts.

Time passed slowly
Once upon a youthful time,
But speeds up with age.

Fool-heart was happy
When it heard many crickets –
Ringing in its head.

Euphoria knows.
A wonderful thing…the mind –
Can be a compass.

God gives His riches.
Open eyes perceive great gifts –
Beauty everywhere.


© October 3, 2010
Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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K. Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 2:57 AM
Congrats, Dane Ann :) -- what a rich series of haiku this is! Enjoyed reading this :)-- nikko :)
Dietrich Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 8:05 PM
wow, Dane Ann, these are super fine. Congatulations on your number four with me!! YEAHHHH! Luv, Andrea
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October 5, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Congrats Dane Ann on your big win in the Haiku contest with these wise Haikus indeed.. enjoyed every one as u enjoy your win tonight my friend with luv..
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October 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM
weeee! I loved it Dane, Congratulations and thanks for supporting my contest. I had lots of fun running this contest,.p.d.
Roberts Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM
wonderful haikus, congrats on your win in the contest
Brown Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Congratulations Dane Ann on your win in P.D.'s contest *Going Haiku Crazy*. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Dane
A  Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 10:48 AM
I love all of them*luv~SKAT
Brown Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 10:24 AM
From what I am reading this morning it looks as if everyone found some inspiration to write this weekend. Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry with us today Dane Ann. Wishing you the best in the contest should you enter it. Love, Carol
Wilson Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Very lovely and uplifting..Take care~Deb
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October 3, 2010 at 7:40 AM
I agree with Anthony, beautiful Haiku's.. such talent and beauty.....always Michael
Nutter Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 6:43 AM
Your creative and insightful eye has created so many wonderful thoughts to read and ponder. Excellent collection showing off your remarkable talent.
Mehta Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 5:47 AM
Very nice bunch of haiku. enjoyed it. Dane
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