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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Spence Sr Avatar
May 14, 2009 at 7:06 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
Peranteau Avatar
May 13, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Joseph,...I eagerly await each day,...ty for this awesome senryu ! james oh,..and the Knowledge !
Mason Avatar
September 19, 2008 at 10:49 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.
Buys Avatar
September 18, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Congratulations on being featured this week. Hope all went well and that you are writing up a storm. Regards Heidie
Jordan Avatar
September 15, 2008 at 7:57 AM
Joseph always a pleasure to read the master - God Bless hope all is going well - congrats on being featured
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
September 15, 2008 at 6:43 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
Winter Avatar
September 15, 2008 at 6:30 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
Strand Avatar
September 14, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Congrats on your deserved feature write this week Joseph.Rgds Brian
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