winter's eve --
i light a small candle
to hymn of children's choir
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scent of roses
on beaded prayers --
a silent moment
Grace @ Everyday Amazing
~0~0~
a snowflake falls --
the morning blooms
like white poinsettias
Posted for Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Peace on Earth
Haiku My Heart and Haiku Heights - Snow
Wishing you Happy Holidays, Blessed Christmas and Joyful New Year ~
So very lovely, and inspiring, quiet moments for peace....we all truly shall be gifted well, when we take the time to be quiet and reflect!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful winter interlude.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a bright and love filled solstice !
Very elegant and thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteWishing you peace and a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful writing Grace--Happy holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteHi Grace--I made the mistake of reading your offering first which I rarely do. But feel that I pulled too much from your for mine--so am pulling mine--peace
DeleteNo worries Audrey ~ I did wonder where you link went to ~
Deletedeeply enchanting, I could see the colours and smell the scents.
ReplyDeleteI adore the quiet beauty of the last one!
ReplyDeleteLovely and peaceful - especially the morning blooming in white pointsettias.
ReplyDeletescent of roses on beaded prayers....nice...i like that...def resonates peace grace....
ReplyDeleteNice peaceful delight, hope you have such a thing all day and night.
ReplyDeletescent of roses...
ReplyDeletebeautifully written Grace... :)
The silence in this poem speaks aloud ... well done !!!
ReplyDeleteMorning blooms.... lovely haiku ~ last is my favorite ~ others are excellent ~ Happy Holidays ^_^
ReplyDelete(A Creative Harbor ~ aka artmusedog and Carol ^_^)
Lighting a small candle is sometimes all we can do, but it is enough.
ReplyDeleteShall I
a perfect, prayerful trio.
ReplyDeletesoft and comforting♥
Digging those haikus, I like them!
ReplyDeleteLovely offering Grace...Merry Christmas to you :)
ReplyDeleteohhh, that last one rather slays me. so beautiful, Grace.
ReplyDeletebest wishes of the season and much love to you. xo
Beautiful, peaceful, centered! I especially love the second one! Blessed and peace-filled holiday to you!
ReplyDeleteGrace, this is perfect for the season and the times...
ReplyDeletehope you have a wonderful Christmas and peace in your heart.
Beautiful imagery Grace. Soft, gentle. We had a small dusting of snow. Now back to rain... (thankfully ) lol Methinks we both like that better eh!
ReplyDeleteGrace these are stunning brilliant beauties...your third with this: "morning blooms like white poinsettias," love that!! Warm Christmas wished to you and yours, Grace.
ReplyDeleteThe morning blooms like a white poinsettia....that is just so stunning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful... wish you happy times... :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are all three wonderful. I especially like the third.
ReplyDeleteVery nice collection
ReplyDeleteBeautiful delicate...quite exquisite!
ReplyDeleteTears in my eyes, Grace. I lit a candle tonight, too, for winter's eve, Yule, solstice, solidarity, hope.
ReplyDeleteI love the white poinsettias.
"the morning blooms
ReplyDeletelike white poinsettias" ...that's so beautiful, Grace. Lovely haiku.
K
I love the image of the last one Grace.. delightful!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressed,Grace! One can only do that much. The powers that be ought to garner the strength of action to give peace a 'fighting' chance! Nicely!
ReplyDeleteHank
Beautiful! Loved it :-)
ReplyDeletesuperb set, espec. the last - felt like a blessing....happy healthy holidays to you and yours
ReplyDeleteSo Beautiful Grace...May your holidays be filled with joy.
ReplyDeleteYour progression feels like growing hope. I love the three and their arrangement. Peace to you, Grace.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2012/12/22/my-peace-i-give-unto-you/
love children's choirs, love love love this poem
ReplyDeleteLovely seasonal collection. Peace to you and yours this Christmas.
ReplyDeletelovely haiku, Grace
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful dear Grace, love yours haikus! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteso peaceful and serene..I loved the white poinsettias though I have red in my garden..Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ...
ReplyDeleteSerenity at this special time of year.
ReplyDeleteMay the Spirit of Christmas infuse every particle of your life. Enjoy!!
Cold Crow
Lovely. Made me light a candle here too. Have a great christmas. David.
ReplyDeletepoetry in white - so lovely. Happy Holiday!
ReplyDeleteGrace ... this is of course what you do; you grace us with your lovely words. I appreciate you and I am grateful for your words. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteThese are contemplative and beautiful: I think the last one with the poinsettias is superb. Thank you for all your comments this year and Happy Christmas to you too.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful grace... that last hail melted my heart:-)
ReplyDeleteSays so much with so little - great work.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Grace. Wishing you love and peace always!
ReplyDeleteFilled with such serenity and implied mystery. Beautiful, i say :)
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