I gaze at the trees
Their branches covered with snow –
I shiver, in awe.

I gaze at the trees
Their branches covered with snow –
I shiver, in awe.
Soft, white cold icing
laying on bare tree branches –
newly-fallen snow.
written by Carla A. Romarate-Knipel, copyright 2022
In the stillness, wait
and listen to the birds sing
songs of joy and mirth.
– written by Carla A. Romarate-Knipel, copyright 2022
Haiku 1 –
I welcome today –
the first day of the new year,
thankful for God’s love.
Haiku 2
God’s love gives me hope –
to step out in faith and live
each day with courage.
Haiku 3
Courage to show up,
to keep on going with God
leading, every day.
I saw a bouquet
of flowers huddled like friends
sharing a secret.
I saw a bouquet
of flowers huddled like friends
sharing a secret.
The will of rivers
is like a prayer of faith
seeking for answers.
Thank you God for fall
with its radiant reds and golds
crisp air and apples!
Pearly white grains wait
in a pot, soaked in water
while I sit and pray.