In the sheer silence
You speak to me, loving God –
I breathe and listen.
(photo by: Carla A. Romarate-Knipel)
In silence, I wait
for a word that calms my sad heart –
slowing down to rest.
Silence
(photo by: Carla A. Romarate-Knipel)
Category: haiku
(photo by: Carla A. Romarate-Knipel)
Latte and you
Sitting by myself
Waiting for my iced latte –
hoping you’ll show up.
– Carla A. Romarate-Knipel
7.23.23
Copyright 2023
I remember
I remember Dad –
his crisp white shirt and blue tie,
and his eyes that smile.
Comfort Your People
Grateful
Ligaya (“Joy”)
My Mom, Ligaya
Joy in the flesh, gave your all –
you live in my heart!
( photo credit: Carla Romarate-Knipel)
Awed by joy
Pretty pink blossoms
I watch you bloom, awed by joy –
blessed by your beauty.
Woodbury, New Jersey
(photo credit: Carla Romarate-Knipel)
Table napkin haikus
#1 Hot Latte
“Extra hot,” I asked,
“coconut milk, vanilla –
one sip, “ouch!” burned tongue!
#2 Rainy Wednesday
cold, damp rainy day
somewhere it’s nice and sunny –
not in Woodbury.
Woodbury, New Jersey, U.S.A.
#3 Sermon prep
scribble the Gospel
not on paper but your heart
wait for it to speak.
Table Napkin Haikus
#1 Avocado in chicken wrap
Hidden deep in lush
greenness, chunks of white chicken,
meshed in sweet goodness.
#2 Iced Vanilla Latte
Bitter at first sip
delightful ‘dulce-ness,’ glides
down my eager tongue!
#3 Coffee shop vibes
Feeling the rhythm –
the music of energy
shared humanity.
Snow Haiku 3
I gaze at the trees
Their branches covered with snow –
I shiver, in awe.
Choose Joy: Poems, Prayers and Prose 