Tag: fear

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.

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

Haibun: My Shield

On By Al W GalliaIn Faith, God, Haibun, Haiku, Peace, Senryu, Spirituality, Uncategorized4 Comments

What’s on my mind this August 31st morning? As disastrous events continue to unfold around the world, I try to wash my mind of a sense of impending doom and rather focus on the goodness and love of people around the world. I am thankful for my faith in a loving, caring God who is my rock and, with my wife’s support, I am hopeful for the future. Faith and prayer are my shield against always circling fear and hopelessness.

my eyes rest

on the old crucifix

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Psalm 4:   7 Many say, “May we see better times! LORD, show us the light of your face!” 8 But you have given my heart more joy than they have when grain and wine abound. 9 In peace I will lie down and fall asleep, for you alone, LORD, make me secure.