Category Archives: Senryu

Senryu 41

Posted on August 22, 2014 | 2 comments

Words lost on my tongue
Passion drained from my being
Death didn’t leave a song

© 2011 Michael Yost 08/28

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Senryu Sixty

Posted on May 26, 2012 | 2 comments

As the hands circle
Against the smoked glass windows
The children’s dreams blend

© 2012 Michael Yost 05/26

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Senryu Fifty Nine

Posted on April 11, 2012 | 6 comments

Whispers bellowing
Promised secrets compromised
Learn nothing’s sacred

© 2012 Michael Yost 4/11

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John 20: 1-18 Lenten Day 46

Posted on April 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

They’ve taken away the Lord
Mary’s tears brings back the risen Master
I ascend unto my Father

© 2012 Michael Yost 4/08

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Senryu Fifty Eight

Posted on April 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

New computer hum
A single note of happiness
My new companion

© 2012 Michael Yost 4/0

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John 13: 21-32 Lenten Day 44

Posted on April 5, 2012 | 2 comments

One will betray me
Satan entered into Judas, go quickly now
God is glorified in Him

© 2012 Michael Yost 4/05

I hope this inspires you to check
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This is not supposed to replace
the Word of God; it’s only my
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Heb 12: 1-3 Lenten Day 43

Posted on April 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

Running with patience
Jesus, author and finisher of our faith
He endured Himself

© 2012 Michael Yost 4/04

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Eph 1: 3-6 Lenten Day 23

Posted on March 14, 2012 | 4 comments

Adopted children all
Having predestined us all
Who hath blessed us all

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/15

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the Word of God; it’s only my
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Hebrews 1:8-12 Lenten Day 13

Posted on March 4, 2012 | 6 comments

Now the Son is God
The Lord’s throne is eternal
Rod of righteousness

Laid the foundations
Of Heaven and earth
He would not perish

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/5

I hope this inspires you to check
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This is not supposed to replace
the Word of God; it’s only my
interpretation.

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Rom 4: 13-25 Lenten Day 12

Posted on March 3, 2012 | 15 comments

Father of us all
Was the promise given him
By Abraham’s faith

One hundred years old
Sarah ninety barren
Gave glory to God

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/4

I hope this inspires you to check
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This is not supposed to replace
the Word of God; it’s only my
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Mark 8: 27-30 Lenten Day 11

Posted on March 2, 2012 | 4 comments

Who am I to men?
Some say this one or that one
Some say a prophet

Who am I say you?
Peter said thou art the Christ
Tell no man of Me

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/3

I hope this inspires you to check
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This is not supposed to replace
the Word of God; it’s only my
interpretation.

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Senryu Fifty Seven

Posted on March 1, 2012 | 6 comments

Stop what you’re doing
Follow where ever I go
Believe in my Words

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/1

The Think Tank Thursday #86-Rebirth
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Matt 4:1.11 Lenten Day 8

Posted on February 28, 2012 | 10 comments

The forty day lent
Muted the voice of the tempter
Angels Minister

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/28

I hope this inspires you to check
the scripture for yourself.

This is not supposed to replace
the Word of God; it’s only my poetic
interpretation.

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Interpretations.

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I Peter 3: 8.18 Lenten Day 7

Posted on February 28, 2012 | 5 comments

Be in tune as one
Smile and speak well of others 
Suffer for well doing

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/28

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For yourself. This is not supposed to replace
The Word of God; it’s only my poetic
Interpretation.

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Interpretations.

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I Peter 3 18.22 Lenten Day 5

Posted on February 25, 2012 | 13 comments

Water saved Noah
As does the Spirit for us
With resurrection

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/26

I hope this inspires you to check the scripture
For yourself. This is not supposed to replace
The Word of God; it’s only my poetic
Interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

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Matt 9:2-13 Lenten day 4

Posted on February 24, 2012 | 4 comments

Arise and walk now
Pharisees couldn’t undermine
All people welcomed

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/25

I hope this inspires you to check the scripture
For yourself.  This is not supposed to replace
The Word of God; it’s only my poetic
Interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other

Interpretations.

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Senryu Fifty Six

Posted on February 24, 2012 | 11 comments

Censoring a child
Covers a parenting sin
Don’t forsake children

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/24

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Senryu fifty five

Posted on February 19, 2012 | 2 comments

Masks of the theater
Comedy and tragedy
Intoxication

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/18

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Senryu Fifty Four

Posted on February 16, 2012 | 11 comments

My house is your home
Opening the doors for you
I expect respect

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/16

The Think Tank Thursday #84-Home

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A Community For Poets Who Blog.

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Senryu Fifty Three

Posted on February 10, 2012 | 2 comments

Secrets aren’t very
The world could overwhelm me
Everyone just one

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/10

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Senryu Fifty Two

Posted on February 1, 2012 | 2 comments

Smokers are killing
I was a smoking killer
Smokers killing me

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/1

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Senryu Fifty

Posted on January 28, 2012 | 2 comments

Mountains touch heaven
Valleys hide from the hot sun
In between slides

© 2012 Michael Yost 1/28

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Senryu Forty Eight

Posted on January 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

Did butler do it
Using imagination
Mystery deepens

© 2012 Michael Yost 1/7

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Senryu Forty Seven

Posted on January 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

Can’t stop it or fight
The past appears as I write
Behind me’s just there

© 2012 Michael Yost 1/7

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Senryu Forty Six

Posted on January 2, 2012 | 6 comments

A man with a quill
Writing the next best seller
Not tickling his nose

© 2012 Michael Yost 1/2

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