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