Haiku for seasons of hope
a season of hope
driven by divine promise
harmony awaits
ask not for fortune
ask not for eternal fame
ask for hope and peace
small faces aglow
with happy expectation
of presents to come
hope brings peace and joy
to minds focused on goodness
unspoiled beginnings
that which is given
in the spirit of kindness
selfless charity
two planets shine bright
in the early morning sky
forming Christmas star
belonging begins
when raging egos recede
into nothingness
new winter solstice
does silent celebration
giving longest night
when looking within
a pale reflection is seen
of humanity
time to remember
we are one with everything
only separate
anticipation
thoughts of all good things to come
holiday season
quaint window dressing
fills mind with evergreen boughs
and fresh fallen snow
laughter climbs to sky
celebrating existence
should be the main cause
a time to rejoice
whenever hope arises
within humankind
let the cosmos ring
with joyful celebration
hope has arisen
blessed be this world
blessed be all those therein
bless this cosmic ride
may true calm descend
on the souls of humankind
bringing lasting peace
hung on the mantle
in hope of good things to come
bright Christmas stockings
not all that profound
those non-stop bedazzling sounds
which fill the season
may understanding
guide humanity's future
to a better place
follow the clear path
protect yourself from evil
try not to transgress
face toward the truth
move forward with compassion
justice be your guide
treat others as you
wish to be treated yourself
practice forgiveness
find consolation
within support of others
wisdom may ensue
may grace come to those
who seek to make life better
give them peace and strength
may peace and insight
become lasting faithful friends
guiding us onward
may the vast bounty
of this diverse universe
fill your heart and mind
get them while you can
so sweet, small, round and orange
they will soon be gone
exalt truthfulness
may clarity fill your mind
and all of your days
live in harmony
peace before personal gain
serves humanity
goodness dwell in you
a clear conscience be your guide
throughout daily life
all true piety
comes from useful humane acts
not worn rituals
serving humankind
not images within our minds
betters existence
praise all creation
revel in the majesty
esteem its wonders
clever elves exist
frozen in frosting white towns
of Christmas tales
horse drawn sleigh gliding
stretch wandering ageless minds
jingling winter sounds
making one moment
seem much greater than the rest
yields observances
singers caroling
floating down from yuletide past
brings warm memory
sing sweet hymns of praise
to this fertile universe
maker of the feast
beget soul cleansing
take the first step toward grace
forgiving others
natural green spire
occupies the front window
evergreens arrive
decorated homes
illuminated glory
light up the night sky
decorate being
with truth, compassion and grace
improve humankind
pray for the wicked
pray for their many victims
pray for humankind
real hope shall not spring
from embers of bad endings
hope needs beginnings
existence flows on
appreciate beginnings
celebrate endings
something is amiss
the world is out of order
light fills the abyss
happy holidays
may the season bring blessings
create joy and peace
Copyright © NG Rippel | Year Posted 2020
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