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S.O.S.

Posted on June 25, 2012 | 2 comments

Deepening scars crease
Searching my old face for peace
Expecting release

For a brand new body lease
Not closer to the deceased

© 2012 Michael Yost 06/25

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1 Cor: 15: 1-11 Lenten Day 47

Posted on April 7, 2012 | 2 comments

Christ died for our sins
He died and raised from the grave
Witnessed five times

Risen from the grip of death
We preach so you can believe

© 2012 Michael Yost 4/08

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

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1 Peter 4:1-8 Lenten Day 45

Posted on April 6, 2012 | 3 comments

We now suffer too
Past of our lives is now gone
Fervent charity

Covers many of our sins
End of all things is at hand

© 2012 Michael Yost 4/06

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
interpretation.

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1 Cor: 1 18-31 Lenten Day 42

Posted on April 3, 2012 | 3 comments

 

The Jews require a sign
God made foolish, wisdom of this world
The Greeks seek after wisdom

Foolish and weak confound wise and mighty
God is wiser and stronger than man

© 2012 Michael Yost 4/03

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

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Phil 2: 5-11 Lenten Day 40

Posted on March 31, 2012 | 2 comments

Servant he became
In the likeness of men
He humbled Himself

And obedient unto death
All confess Jesus is Lord

© 2012 Michael Yost 4/01

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

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Phil 2: 13-18 Lenten Day 38

Posted on March 31, 2012 | 2 comments

God worketh in you
To do of his good pleasure
Both in front and back

Be blameless and harmless
Shine as lights in the world

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/30

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

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Heb 12 :1-11 Lenten Day 33

Posted on March 25, 2012 | 4 comments

Run patient the race
Jesus stirs and ends our faith
Don’t faint in your minds

Despise not chastisement
God deals with you as His sons

Flesh father corrected
Both deserves reverence
Jesus corrects us

Chastisement seems grievous
Yields peaceful righteousness

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/25

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

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John 8: 12-20 Lenten Day 29

Posted on March 21, 2012 | 4 comments

The light in darkness
Is so you may find your way
From I and Father

You know Me you know Father
We are the record of two

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/20

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey

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1 Cor:10 6-13 Lenten Day 28

Posted on March 20, 2012 | 21 comments

Some of them committed
Let us not commit the sins
You will be able to

Overcome the temptation
The ends of the world are come

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/20

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey

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Eph 1: 7-14 Lenten Day 24

Posted on March 15, 2012 | 13 comments

Wisdom and prudence
The mystery of His will
Predestinated

Gospel of our salvation
Holy Spirit of promise

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/16

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey

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Heb 9:23-28 Lenten Day 21

Posted on March 12, 2012 | 4 comments

This is Salvation
Jesus high priest before God
Believers bodies

Bodies from the death’s empire
Reunites their purified souls

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/13

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

Cloaked Monk Lenten Haiku Journey

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1 Cor 1:18-25 Lenten Day 19

Posted on March 10, 2012 | 10 comments

Jews require a sign
The Greeks seek after wisdom
Christ is Crucified

For the Jews a stumbling block
Unto the Greeks foolishness

But unto them called
Both Jews and Greeks Christ is God
Wisdom and power

Foolishness of God is wise
Strain of God stronger than man

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/11

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey

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Mark 9:2-8 Lenten Day 18

Posted on March 9, 2012 | 10 comments

Transfigured on high
Three witness His white raiment
And conversations

With Elijah and Moses
God said listen to my Son

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/10

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey

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Acts 7: 30-40 Lenten Day 17

Posted on March 9, 2012 | 6 comments

Moses trembled hearing
Wondered as the flame didn’t burn
God has seen and heard

He comes to deliver them
Even thou they deny Him

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/9

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey

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Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-19 Lenten Day 14

Posted on March 5, 2012 | 8 comments

Words of faith spoken
Substance and evidence known
Hoped for and not seen

Elders good report confirms
Words of God creates the world

You receive believed
A stranger seeking a home
Heavenly city

Abraham offered Isaac
Knowing faith would not fail him

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/6

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
interpretation.

Check out cloakedmonk.com for other
Interpretations.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey

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Rom 3: 21. 31 Lenten Day 9

Posted on February 29, 2012 | 12 comments

All have fallen short
Justified freely by His grace
The law is for all

Circumcised or not; by faith
Jews and gentiles follow

© 2012 Michael Yost 3/1

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.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey

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Ephesians 2: 1-10 Lenten Day 6

Posted on February 26, 2012 | 6 comments

Man defies Theos
But Theos’ merciful grace
Saves us through our faith

Not by us doing anything
Sits with Jesus in heaven

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/27

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.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey

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1 John 1:3-10

Posted on February 23, 2012 | 6 comments

We share fellowship
Father and Son filling joy
Walking in His light

Dark cannot reside in Him
Liars cannot live within Him

Sin’s the deceiver
Confess sin against our God
We share fellowship

Jesus His Son cleanses us
For His word must live in us

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/23

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.

http://cloakedmonk.com/lenten-haiku-journey/

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Metaphors

Posted on February 15, 2012 | 15 comments

Metaphors suggest
One thing is like another
Connecting pieces

Interlocking the ideas
Helping understand the puzzle

 

© 2012 Michael Yost 2/15

http://purpletreehouse.blogspot.com/

The Purple Treehouse

 

A Place To Celebrate Creativity In The Blogging Universe!

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Shadows Disappear

Posted on January 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

Shadows disappear
Corrupting sunset’s intent
As you still linger

Under the blanket of night
My down comforter fails too

© 2012 Michael Yost 1/4

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Tanka Schoen*

Posted on April 26, 2011 | 17 comments

Nuggets and nuances
Cleverly hidden in words
Speak in low volume

Under the songs of the birds
Who sings to anyone I heard

© 2011 Michael Yost

*Playful title based on Wayne Newton’s
rendition of Danke Schoen

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Cool Evening

Posted on March 18, 2011 | 6 comments

Coleman flickersColeman Lantern
water’s edge tickling stones
reflects golden moon

her blue eyes sparkle in the flame
in the cool evening June

© 2011 Michael Yost

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiotsrun/3932143495/

Free Write Friday

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When All Else Fails

Posted on March 18, 2011 | Leave a comment

She was forced to truckleFlying
Over her love of his suckle
Her knees she did buckle

Because of this she did chuckle
Hair pulling with white knuckles

© 2011 Michael Yost

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Snake Eyes

Posted on January 20, 2011 | 12 comments

Roll da bones manSnake Eyes
Mama needs some brand new shoes
And the kids need food

Women and liquor quicker
I got the rent ain’t paid blues

© 2011 Michael Yost

http://www.flickr.com/photos/anitagould/135945901/

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Satin Ceiling

Posted on January 19, 2011 | 10 comments

The cool dark closetSatin
Soft feel of satin lining
Pillow adjusted firm

Life deprivation floating
Tumultuous chaos adjourned

© Michael Yost

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gleevak/3254200702/

One Shot Wednesday Week 29

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