Darkening Sky?

On By Al W GalliaIn Evil, Faith, fear, God, Haibun, Haiku, jesus, Nostalgia, Patriotism, Politics, Spirituality, survival, Uncategorized, WarLeave a comment

A dystopian feeling seems to be creeping through America’s freedom-loving, hard-working, family-oriented, and self-responsible citizens: They realize all is not right with our country, sort of like…

sadness…
watching a virgin forest
being clearcut

The graffiti is all over the wall everywhere! And I wonder if it can ever be erased now? Can we still refocus our eyes on the shining star? Rekindle our faith and values? I hope so.

border crossing
a crying girl’s hand squeezed
by a tattooed man

spring sunshine…
smile-less faces drift
along the sidewalk

(And Jesus said,) “…do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body…”

Matthew 10:28

Blessings and peace, my friends.

Daily Haiku: May 12, 2023

On By Al W GalliaIn Haiku, Life, Reblog, Struggla, survival, UncategorizedLeave a comment

I am very proud to have one of my haiku poems selected for Charlotte Digregorio’s Writer’s Blog ‘Daily Haiku‘!

Charlotte Digregorio's Writer's Blog

steaming heat . . .
in the bamboo forest
a hacking machete
by AlGallia (USA)
March 8, 2023

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Do Dung Beetles Worry?

On By Al W GalliaIn dung beetle, Haibun, Haiku, Handicap, Nature, Uncategorized3 Comments

Watching a dung beetle scrambling to gather food for his family and clan. In the hot afternoon sun he is tireless in maneuvering and rolling the growing ball toward his nest at the edge of the feed lot.

castle bellowing
the dung beetle about home
his ordeal ending

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His trail winds across the sand and sage brush, around obstacles like rocks and rusty farm implements. But he never loses his way or appears tired, always pushing, pulling without a rest. A survival and work ethic we humans need to recapture!

cattle corral…
by the crushed dung ball
a black beetle leg

Al W Gallia

In response to Your Daily Word Prompt: Ordeal

Do Not Be Afraid

On By Al W GalliaIn Faith, fear, God, Haiku, jesus, Peace, Senryu, Spirituality, Tanka, UncategorizedLeave a comment 
breaking news…
he taps his smart phone 
for his Bible app

the tears in his heart disappear
as Jesus touches his shoulder
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Note: This app is one of many authentic, trusted Catholic and Protestant Hebrew/Greek Bible translations. How wonderful to have it at my fingertips! Blessings and peace, friends.

At once [Jesus] spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Matthew 14:27

Blue Jays

On By Al W GalliaIn Charity, God, Haiku, Life, Peace, Uncategorized2 Comments 
backyard bird feeder
a bluejay and mockingbird
in close-quarter combat
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In today’s world, enough is never enough for the many who always want more! Even animals seem to exhibit the desire to hoard, to keep it all for themselves whether they need it or not. However, if we are blessed with enough by God, we are called to share and provide for those in true need such as children, sick, elderly, and widows. Blessings and peace.

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Rejoice He is Risen

On By Al W GalliaIn Faith, God, Haiga, Haiku, jesus, Senryu, Uncategorized7 Comments 
the earth quakes as
the sanctuary veil rips in half…
truly the Son of God
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Easter Sunday and Christ is risen! Hallelujah resounds in my heart! Remember the reason, dear friends and family. Love, blessings and peace.

in the empty tomb
an angel greets the women
‘Jesus Christ is risen’
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Jesus Enters Jerusalem

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Jesus’ enters Jerusalem along the road amid throngs of people crying out to him! He knows what awaits him there, but still goes forth in accordance with his Father’s will.

Palm Sunday
the crowd waving palm fronds shouting
Hosanna in the highest
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They have pierced my hands and my feet
I can count all my bones.
They stare at me and gloat;
they divide my garments among them;
for my clothing they cast lots.
But you, LORD, do not stay far off;
my strength, come quickly to help me.
(Psalm 22; 17-20)

Blessings and peace, friends.

Haiku From Easter And Spring Poetry

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As we near Easter, I am happy to share this wonderful haiku sequence by Ellen Grace Olinger. Blessings and peace.

Spring gardensreturn to lifeforgiveness colorful tulipson a cold dayunconditional love Bible on my shelfa ribbon holds my placein the Psalms Lent and…

Haiku From Easter And Spring Poetry