Son Sedoka Poems

Two sons had equal

shares, younger squandered and lived

a lowly life, he returned

and begged forgiveness

father rejoiced with a feast

asked irked eldest, discernment


*As scriptured.
The younger son lived...

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Man of two sons say

to the eldest, tend to the

vineyard, he refused but then

changed his mind and did

so, the younger said yes, but

he did not...

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"For I, the LORD, love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing. I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering and make an everlasting covenant...

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CHRISTMAS TANKA AND SEDOKA

toy shop
‘jolly and son’
train in the window
wetting a circle
this little nose

sedoka

money pot men
on every street corner
constant jingling
on winter air
stocking caps no faces
but...

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When you're away son
My thoughts are for you're safety
And then you come home~messy
There's stinky laundry
Dirty dishes everywhere
But my love grows every day

Then back on the...

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Two peas in a pod
Thats what they say you boys are
Acting as one and the same
Twin boys you were born
So much alike I can see
Both...

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Yellow ribbons furl
on oaks that line our driveway
as we await your return.
Their luster's now pale,
reflecting the challenged hope
of a son you’ve never met....

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Again, this time comes.
I shall undress these freckles
and wear your youth in honor.
Long journey of life.
Seconds of sand in my glass
shall fall upon your small...

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Our Savior was born
in a manger Christmas day
son of Mary and Joseph
child of Bethlehem
under the star of David
that led three wise men to him

Bringing with...

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Bursting barrel chest
peacock strutting rooster crow
amazed am I as you grow.

Sad sorrow demise
no joy for me in your eyes
tension anger soulful sighs....

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The father and son
Inseparable relations
Guiding the path of true faith
Love of a mother
Glorious pillar of strength
Wept at the foot of the cross


The Sedoka is an...

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