Unexpected Gift

Unexpected gift
A pleasant surprise for me
Thank you, friend, thank you

Haiku Hiatus

Haiku hiatus
Needed a syllable break
I am back to write

Home Sick

At home sick today
My stomach rumbling loudly
But I don't throw up

God Moves Among Us

Sunday night service
We sing. We pray. We listen.
God moves among us.

Happy Birthday Friend

Happy Birthday friend!
Party time, cake time, drink time . . .
Friends gather tonight.

Howling Three-Year Olds

Howling three-year olds
Singing Christmas songs . . . I think
May just be yelling.

December Begins

December begins
The meaning of Christmas lost
In packed store sale aisles

Sick and Sweaty

Darkened, quiet room
Alone with fever and thoughts
Sick and sweaty night

Whiny Volunteer

So irritating
Volunteer your time to be
Taken for granted

Firefly-Speckled Sky

Firefly-speckled sky
Bright spots on a black canvas
Hope amid darkness