Saturday, March 10, 2012

Under Heaven


Jenny's up to her old tricks again with a tricky new Saturday Centus form. No prompt at all, just a rule of five––five words and five sentences to make up a 25-word offering. Thanks, pal.

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Under Heaven:
A Time for Every Purpose

©2012 Susan Noyes Anderson

Life hurts; why the pain?

Must we suffer in vain?

There is purpose in life.

Ours to weather the strife.

Look up; sun follows rain.

Don't forget to leave a comment here so you can try to win the "I am still learning" plaque to celebrate my 1100th post! Contest closes tonight (Sunday) at 11:59 PM.

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22 comments:

  1. 21 WitsMarch 10, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    A very stunning photo above a deep poem, (between the lines for me) as poems are to be, what the eye of the beholder, or reader feels after reading it. It's not written in a Haiku form, but it sure gives me that feeling...it touches my senses.

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  2. JimMarch 10, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    You are so right, Susan. Thank you for being serious this morning, I needed his read! :)

    Literally, the sun just came out here right now while reading this after having three days of rain and clouds.
    ..

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  3. Karen MortensenMarch 10, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    I love it. I love it.

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  4. LynnMarch 10, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    A very positive message-love it:@)

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  5. GailMarch 10, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Great 5 x 5!

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  6. AmesMarch 10, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Yes it does! Perfect.~Ames

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  7. Brian MillerMarch 10, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    and sun and rain mean
    rainbows....smiles...

    why is there pain
    is a question we may
    never know the answer
    to, you know it
    aint fun going through
    but it is part of truly
    living.

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  8. People Who Know Me Would Say:March 11, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Love the positive message, Sue, and the bird photo too!

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  9. momto8March 11, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    yep...no Jesus without the cross.

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  10. DreamingMarch 11, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Great music to go with your poem!
    Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog post.

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  11. JudieMarch 11, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Ah!!! Here comes the sun, right Sue??? Once again, you excelled!!

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  12. aspiritofsimplicityMarch 11, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Reminds me of our weather yesterday. It started out with a blinding snowstorm...then the sun came out and by noon everything was melted.

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  13. Grandma HoneyMarch 11, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    You've explained life in a nutshell. What a picture you are able to paint with words.

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  14. yayaMarch 11, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    It's been a very wet year here...and I'm not talking weather. Thanks for the simple reminder and I'm really grateful for the sun today..and now I am talking about the weather!

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  15. jenMarch 11, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Can you hear the applause from Mesa? Well done!

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  16. JoMarch 11, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    you are amazing ... well done Sue!!!

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  17. alpinekleinsMarch 11, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    You managed to capture such an inspiring thought in 25 words or less, so very nicely done! Just about sums it all up.

    Kristin

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  18. Karen SueMarch 12, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    too late to enter and win, but I like the poem. One of our favorite Christian songs is Jesus, Bring the Rain. We have to get through the trials and the rain, to get to where we need to be

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  19. DarleneMarch 12, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Good use of five words.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 13, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    I love this, Sue, it is simply put and so true. And something I needed to hear!

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  21. Once Upon an EquineMarch 14, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    That is just beautiful. And so true. Lovely photo too.

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  22. JennyMarch 24, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    To every season...

    turn, turn, turn, turn...

    This was lovely Sue! Sorry I missed your giveaway!

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