Category Archives: Poetry

POEM: THE LILY AND THE SAGE

The lily showed the sage The scars of battles untold; The yearnings of a heart alive, Always hoping, never dead. “Look and see,” she cried “Behold, I have lived; Know, that I have cried; these marks do thus testify” The … Continue reading

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Haiku: The Breeze….

the breeze makes me smile gentle reminder of grace eternity calls More info: Wikipedia article – Haiku in English

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Poem: I never would have imagined

I never would have imagined That my dreams would come true That one true love Would love me back And that one true love was you

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Poem: Scars are trophies

Scars are your trophies of battle waged Some have been won Some have been lost ALL have been fought Well Done! Even these will work for good And Beauty will rise from ash.

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Haiku: While I thank Heaven

The sun waves at me Her soft rays of warmth kiss me While I thank Heaven

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Haiku: Unwind

At day’s end. Unwind Breath deeply, exhale, close eyes There’s no place like home

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HAIKU: THE DARK PATH

  The dark, phantom path; I stop, I shudder, fear mocks; Oh mouse that I am!   (c)- John K. Baw – March 2013

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Haiku: Desk job

  I hear the raindrops Marked reminders of freedom Whilst here, I slave away   (c) John K. Baw – March 2013  

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POEM: AUSTERITY

Austerity, that dreaded word; Never bites the shepherd, as it does the herd.

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Poem: Arise and Shine

Let incense rise up A weary pilgrim’s offering Knights with tattered armour Returning from afar Arise holy bride Embraced by the King Kissed by the maker And shaped by His love Gather together the warriors Let the wind bring forth … Continue reading

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