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Sky’s The Limit

  Boldness of intent Daring to stray from the norm Life paints adventures Opportunity flickers Lighting the road less traveled   Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #178: Bold & Daring

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Life’s Delights

  In whirlwind of life Delight in scent of moments That sweeten the Earth   TJ’s Household Haiku: Earth & Whirlwind   Ron’s Challenge    

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RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge #167: Touch & Miss

  Have you ever had one of those days where everything goes wrong? Today was my day to get hit with Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong, will—at the worst possible moment.” Not to go into any details, let … Continue reading

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RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge #165: Passion & Play

  Texture of ocean Waves playing passionately Yet calming the mind   Ron’s Challenge

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #162: Hope & Stay (*Linger)

  Hope is tangible Adrift vibrations linger Manifesting dreams   Ron’s Challenge    

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #160: Party & Enjoy

*( Created my own peep hole into the universe.  I think I see a galaxy in there. ) Dancing with a dream Peep hole in eternity Relishing the glimpse   *I used ‘dancing‘, instead of  ‘party‘.  Don’t we all dance … Continue reading

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Release

  Unquiet repose Shoreline of discovery Ocean wisdom speaks   Pic and a Word Challenge #94: Repose Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #156: Ocean & Shore

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #154: Darkness & Deep

  Inviting darkness Decadence of chocolate Deep, sinful pleasure   Ronovan’s Challenge (Photo found on Pinterest. Gratefully acknowledge the baker and photographer. I edited it a tiny bit.)

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #153: Star & Bloom

  Wrestling with stardust Ideas bloom in mind’s garden Electrifying   Ron’s Challenge  

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #146: Behold & Eye

  Dying Beauty   Eye of camera Beholds light in coming death Black and white splendor   *(Discarded, dying tulips, yet camera’s eye discovers their beauty.)   Ron’s Challenge      

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #144: Wonder (Wondrous) and Spy

  Exploring nature Spy wondrous little fellow Nesting quietly   Ron’s Challenge

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #141: Breeze and Blow

  Shifting winds of time Tantalizing touch of spring Breeze blows me a kiss   Ron’s Challenge    

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Poetry Challenge #136: Eye and Fade (Tanka)

  Fading time echoes Voice of contemplating eyes Reflective moment Unwinding eternal truths Stepping stones to the future   Ron’s Challenge  

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Love and Light Tanka-Beautiful Imperfection Photos

Bespeckled moment Light reveals imperfections Worth undiminished Past stories indent with love Weathered facade still standing *A tanka for two challenges:  Camera Lucida Photo Challenge #19: Beautiful Imperfections Ronovan Writes Weekly Poetry Challenge #135: Love/Light

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Poetry Challenge#133: Flow and Tear (Haibun)

(Grateful acknowledgement to Ona Kingdon for her wonderful, watercolor artistry) In the autumn season of my life, I’m on a personal journey to understand certain inequities I’ve seen personally since my recent move to the big city life. As a … Continue reading

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #130: Spin and Water

Mountains draw me near Heart’s desire flows like water Spinning on my toes   A travel opportunity took shape to encounter the Rocky Mountains via Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada – not seen in four decades. Fear of flight overcome … Continue reading

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku/Poetry Challenge #127: Kiss and Taste

A kiss with a wish May peace permeate our hearts Tasting love of life Merry Christmas, Ron.

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #124: Dream and Dare

  Harvesting moments Dreams fluttering consciousness Daring to unveil Ron’s challenge

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Poetry Challenge #123: Breathe and New (Tanka)

  Lightning strikes anew Voices rumbling like thunder Destiny trumpets Eyes of darkness shed no tears Twilight hesitates to breathe     Ron’s Poetry Challenge *(Original photograph of bleeding hearts altered using Dreamscope filter.)

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #118: Reward and Trial

  Time to look inward Find the key to happiness Reap rewards of faith Hidden lessons ease the trials A new sunrise will inspire     This is my first Tanka (5-7-5-7-7). A haiku with bit of extra. Needed more … Continue reading

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #117: Lark & Rush

  Larkish glint lures eyes No time to lull inner child Rush into moment   Ron’s Challenge

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #116: Home and Leaves

  Leaves abandon home Seasonal transformations Replenish the earth Ron’s challenge

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #114: Magic and Stars

  Magical stardust Depositing seeds of life Ancient eyes watching   *I did some research on “stardust”. Here are some of the intriguing highlights that match the images. (Credits to NASA, ESA, nau.edu)   Image #1:  Comet 67P    The primary … Continue reading

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #112: River and Stone

True river of life Found in hidden stones of time Refreshing the soul Ron’s challenge

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #110: Change and Mind

  Ever-changing ebb Mind foraging past moments A flutter of time   Ron’s Challenge *(That’s a photo of me many moons ago.)

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #109: Hope and Up

Tangled in the mire of life Look up for the key of hope Rewrite the torn page Ron’s Challenge

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #108: Sizzle and Sleek

  Hidden ties invite Sleek tongue whispering delights Sizzling thoughts emerge Ron’s challenge *( Thanks to Judy at Edwina’s Episodes for her encouragement to go in this direction.)

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #107: Pie and Dust

Pie-eyed with pleasure City’s splendour resounding Yet blind to the dust   Pie-eyed with pleasure City’s splendour resounding Yet blind to the dust (On a recent week-end trip to Ottawa, what struck me the most and reflected in this post, … Continue reading

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #106: Sing and Flower (Poppy)

  Singing in the wind Swaying poppies remember Songs of childhood joy Ron’s site

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #105: Time and Grow

When time allows me I will grow into the light Dreams show me the way   These images were taken off my balcony over a series of days. A very different daily visual from living in a house for 30 … Continue reading

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #96: Lightning and Rain

 Fort McMurray’s Tragedy Lightning with no rain Hellish flames scattering fear Lives changed forever Ron’s site *(Photo credits to Jason Franson/The Canadian Press and Joe-Felix Bienentreu)

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #95: Dragon and Invite

Inviting hot dreams Dragons breath and marshmallows Perfect campfire friends Hi Ron.

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #94: Pearl and Diamond

  Profound truths humming Pearly words adrift in time Cosmic diamonds sigh Ron’s challenge

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #93: Sun and Moon

Sun-speckled landscape Intertwining with moonbeams Raindrops create worlds Ron’s challenge

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #92: Life and Path

Mental shift reflects Harmony with ‘womb of time’ Life path manifests I incorporated William Shakespeare’s phrase “womb of time” in this haiku. It seemed to fit my intention. “There are many events in the womb of time which will be … Continue reading

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #91: Fray and Veiled

  Veiled in memories Frayed loving moments still glint Comforting the heart Ron is here

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #90: Friend(ship) and Shiver

  Friendship with nature  Shivering with love unknown Ignites joyous glow   Ron’s challenge

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Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge #89: Shower and Play

  Shower of anger Overcoming every cell Breathe and play poker   Ron’s Challenge

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