Hello from the Philippines! Thanks for checking in.
Like some parts of the world, my country has been hardly hit by the outbreak. As of writing, we have 44, 254 COVID-19 cases with 1,297 deaths. Appalling? Isn’t it?
Living in the time of pandemic may put you in a strain, but you can always choose to see the light even in the darkest moments.
In the meantime, please marvel in the beauty of my haikus which focuses on the impact of pandemic to our lives. Thank you!
Alone in my room
Your virtual hugs and kisses
Keep my sanity
While the world halts
The stars and moon smile
Driving fears away
Just look around you
Nature provides you relief
Adore its beauty
Look above the trees
The birds are flying freely
Wish I were a bird
Stay in your house
The virus may attack you
Without a warning
The fridge calls my name
Tempting my mind and body
Gaining weight is sure
Kids play in the house
While the adults are working
What a disaster!
Wearing masks and gloves
Set to fight the unseen foes
Our new heroes
The virus brings fear
Destroying one’s mental health
How long will it last?
When the plague hits us
The world changes in an instant
Deal with the outcome
Hey there! Do you want to share your own haiku?
Please feel free to comment below. Wishes!
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Anabel G. Raymundo
Lebana’s Journal 2020
Lebana's Journey
|Prose and Poetry| 
We may have to imprison our bodies in such testing times, but nothing can imprison a poet’s heart. Wonderful poem indeed, thank you for sharing such a beautiful post! According to your convenience please do read some of my writings would love to know what you think about them. 😊
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Most definitely!Our sad experiences further add beauty and depth to our writing. I would love to visit your blog.Keep safe and have a good night from where I live.
Wishes,
Lebana
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Thank you, for respecting my request 🙏😊
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We may be alone in our homes but we are sharing a universal dilemma – surreal really.
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Thanks for visiting. This pandemic has really plagued the lives of millions.Wish it would end soon. Keep safe.
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We will find our way out. Meantime stay safe
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Of course.Let’s remain positive.
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Wonderful!
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Thank you😀
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When you wrote “choose to see the light even in the darkest moments”, it captures the essence of what we are going through. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you. I believe that God will give the us the courage to face this test of life. We should not doubt.
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I hope this gets over soon 😔 Let’s discover ourselves in this pandemic.
Your poem has such strong vibe. I would be happy if you visit my blog
Regards
Riya
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I hope you are sound and safe from this disease.I’ll surely visit your blog soon.Thank you and have a great day.
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Thoughts and prayers along with uplift are with you and I admire and feel your energy and soul, peace
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Thank you so much.Keep safe,dear.
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Likewise and reach out anytime, peace
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I will.Have a great day.
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Stay safe but importantly as well, stay sane.
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Thank you. Still in sound mind.Haha.Keep safe,dear.
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So sorry it’s hard, but it will get better, smile anyway it helps. (:
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Thank you. Don’t worry I’m always trying to see the good in every bad situation.Keep smiling as well.
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Here’s a series of haiku that were published last year in The Weekly Avocet. Thank you for the opportunity to share them.
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summer morning birds
sing their joyous welcome song
greet the coming dawn
warm summer breeze
blows through open windows, doors
warms the chilly house
dogs bark at midday
amid drone of lawn mower
shatter lunchtime peace
creek rising high
cool water so inviting
on a summer day
thunder booms above
threatening clouds hover in sky
I’m safe in armchair
beach mid-afternoon
pelicans soar overhead
black dots in the sky
salt water up nose
clenses nasal passages
nature’s nasal spray
distant thunder growls
sun shines brightly overhead
blue sky with white clouds
fish of all sizes
swim in huge aquariums
for mankind to see
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Those are brilliant. What can I say, you
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Those haikus made my morning. You have fully mastered the art of crafting such refined pieces which permit the minds to wander and imagine. Have a great morning from where I live.
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Bravo! Loved the haiku nd the universal sentiment and fears we all share these days. Take care. Be safe. Stay positive.
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Glad you liked it. Thank you so much!
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Creative and healing. I can relate to your lines.
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Glad that my lines resonated with you.Peace and blessings!
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Hope you have good time ahead (From Bangladesh) & good luck on the life part.
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Thank you.We’ve been doing great lately.Please stay safe and healthy.
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These are all delightful. I usually don’t bother with haikus but yours are exceptional. Thank you for sharing
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Thank you so much for reading my post.That means a lot.Stay healthy and safe.
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Reblogged this on Jude's Threshold.
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Thank you so much.Peace and blessings!
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You are right. So many are suffering, dealing with the current circumstances. I have a beautifully written article you may enjoy. Much love https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/wp20130901/the-end-of-suffering/
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Thank you for visiting my blog..I will surely visit your blog very soon.
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Thank you for your post. It is challenging during this time to be stuck indoor away from people. I appreciated the following link about how to cope with isolation. https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/peace-happiness/deal-with-isolation/
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Thank you so much.Always keep healthy and safe.
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Adapting, surviving, just trying helps . To live in the most infected part of the U.S. is no longer as scary the moment I accepted that this is it.
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That is true.Our ability to adapt and accept the situation will ease the burden in us.And as long as keep our faith strong, no trials can befall us.
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