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
By the Mighty Mumford 