TIPPED OVER!
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i don’t know what I was thinking,
Iced coffee was what I was drinking…
Did I tip as I meant–
One hundred percent,
For a smile—what was I thinking?
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Soft-spoken girl wearing hijab,
No time for any gab…
Was it wile
To see her smile,
For the short time I could grab?
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–Jonathan Caswell
MENTAL LOCK-UP HAIKU
(Maybe some repeats of earlier work)
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Pushing it too much?
Recognizing I’m a wolf…
Taking advantage.
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FOR MARY:
A lonesome cougar,
Cunning in her ramblings…
Into my former room!
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Stubby pencil sings
Recording impressions new…
Singing golf pencils!
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Common diagnoses,
Fellowship in pain/struggle…
This group comforts all.
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Sitting at room’s door,
After houfrs writing verse…
Just inside the line!
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Spirit’s forgotten
But by one or two Christians…
Suggested mantras.
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Ditty singing heard.
“Nicole” wanted a sample…
Made one up…for her!
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Ten minute shower
Shortened yet to five…
Cold water assets!
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Every morn anew—
Yesterday’ mistakes are gone…
Possibilities!!!!!
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If staying two weeks,
Would ask Doctor “Siraco”
To visit or call.
(For encouragement)
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“Renee” encouraged
Her circle, including me…
God’s love in action!
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Some of us go back,
To apartments full of pain…
Can they grow at all?
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–Jonathan Caswell
A SIMPLE MAN’S ENCOURAGEMENT
He walked in the church door
And was greeted not like before…
A kiss on the cheek
That made him feel meek,
It had been just a hug heretofore.
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The sister said, “now he was here,”
She didn’t have any fear…
‘Cause HE led hymn singing
With loud voice ringing,
She might have had to, if he hadn’t appeared!
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Unusual, this hug and a kiss
On his cheek, he could get used to this…
Now just settle down
Your turn comes around,
To serve God with suitable bliss!
–Jonathan Caswell
A DISH OF POPCORN
Encouragement in many forms
Brightens the outlook and warms…
The cockles of hearts
By fine mystic arts,
Even through shared, popped corns!
–Jonathan Caswell
