Haiku Prayers by Joseph Neria
(Posted November 18, 2007)
These are some prayer-inspired Haiku. I wrote these
@ Desert Rain while praying in front of 7 crosses that have scriptures
and readings on them. It was a cool morning at about 6:00a.m. when I
started praying.
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Station 1- Ecc3:1
As seasons change around me
Their purpose still true
Directing hearts, turn to he
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Station 2-Through faith all
things are possible
Though my faith doth dwindle so
Ever true he is
He is able, and will do
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Station 3- Matt 6:28
As does all creation bow
So my spirit bends
Lord hold me like you know how
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Station 4- Psalms 30:5
Joy cometh in the morning
Peace in my mid-day
All said you hold me till morn
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Station 5- Lamentations
From this horizon to next
Each morning anew
Merciful, to me give rest
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Station 6- Psalm 37:4
I delight in you my God
I stand in awe
My desire with you trod
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Station 7- Philippians 4:8
I think on beauty around
Overcome, Peaceful
In your arms of love drowned
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Stations of the Cross at Desert Rain: Joe Neria
-Joe |