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Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. Source: Ephesians 6:4
Tag: Music
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Daily Inspiration – 5/11/2016
Pretty sure these guys are not a Christian band, but this song is pure inspiration. I try to find songs like this. Songs that are not “Christian” in nature, but have powerful meanings behind them. How many sinners have felt just like this song – “darkness can sometimes show you the light.” So true.
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Haiku – At Dawn They Sleep
Night’s apparitions
Hunters and lethal killers
Feasting on crimson
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Inspired by this song
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Haiku – Mama Tried, Purple Rain
The doves are cooing
Singing out a mournful song
For those we have lost
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I can honestly say that I wasn’t a gigantic Prince or Merle Haggard fan, but I did enjoy their music from time to time. I thought I might honor both of them today by posting a couple of their songs. Prince was everywhere when I was a teen growing up in the Eighties. It was hard not to turn on the radio and hear him. His death has shocked me more than Merle’s did for that reason, but I have enjoyed Merle’s music as well throughout my life time. Growing up in a small town with a dad who loved what would become classic country it is hard not to have heard a few of Merle’s songs. The music world has lost two more legends.
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Haiku – Unexpected
A small stranded boat
Dreams of sailing washed ashore
In a summer squall
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Inspired by this post: aprompteachday.wordpress.com
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Always liked this song. Just peaceful.
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Haiku – A Winter Trilogy
Robins take shelter
Waiting on light snow showers
Winter’s harsh return
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Greyish cloudy skies
Cold air, a quick arctic blast
Snow fall imminent
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Springtime’s fresh flowers
Under the cold frozen ground
Hoping to rise soon
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Haiku – Riding the Rails
Steam engine churning
Big train moving down the track
Clickity clack click
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For more prompts like “steam” go here: Haiku Horizons
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Haiku – Outside Sunshine
Jimmy Buffett tunes
Warm weather and soft breezes
Smooth and easy day
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I honestly never tire of this song.
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Haiku – Singer-Songwriter
With pen and paper
You write songs that fill our soul
Give us happiness
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For more prompts like “song” go here: https://haikuhorizons.wordpress.com/
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Haiku – Mystical
A land of dragons
One king rides for destiny
His fate sealed in blood
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I’ve gotten absolutely hooked on this DragonForce MP3 Album that I just downloaded.
This song especially inspired this Haiku. It has to be one of the greatest Power Ballads I have ever heard.
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Haiku – Pink Skies, Silver Pot, and The Dave Matthews Band
Rosy morning light
Steamy coffee in the mug
I start to wake up
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Always enjoyed this one. Good song to listen to as you drink a cup. So, sit back, sip from your favorite mug, and relax this Saturday morning.
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Poem – God and Devil
God
My kingdom knows no boundaries
My gate forever wide
My soul is in the Earth
My soul is in the tide
I hold my arms open
I welcome you to my side
Devil
Cast out from heaven
Prided goeth before my fall
I live in hatred – lies
I’m a soul stealer
A wheeler dealer
I am evil – eternal
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R.I.P. DIO
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Haiku – 42
Age speckles your skin
Creases your brow, adds worry
Dots and lines your face
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Another birthday milestone is upon me. I thought I had to say a bit about it.
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Haiku – Coffee and Winter
Late afternoon cup
Steaming hot on a cold day
Filled with rain showers
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How about something warm to get our minds off of Winter?
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Haiku – Holiday Shine
Splashing and twinkling
Christmas tree decorated
Bright ruby-red lights
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For more prompts like Ruby go here: https://haikuhorizons.wordpress.com/
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This is one of my favorite Christmas songs sung a few different ways.
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3 Haiku
Misty drizzly day
Grey and fog-like atmosphere
Day starts out with gloom
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Jimmy Buffett plays
Like a wave, the music flows
A soft gentle ease
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Off to music class
My son and I together
Happy bonding time
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Haiku – The “After Hours” Run
Sunlight fading out
Takes a long and worthy bow
Night’s curtain descends
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I honestly only got out to do my walk/run tonight for one reason – I wanted to listen to Van Halen. I have plenty of chances to listen to them throughout the day since I stay home with son, but it isn’t the same as when you listen to it on a run. When your legs are pumping, and the music is in your ears you feel like you are on your own personal island. It’s just you, the run, the music, and the world at large. It really helps to clear the head.
The song above has been running through my brain all day. I didn’t much like it when I was younger, when it was popular, but I enjoy it a lot more as an adult.
This song above has always been one of my favorites by them. Guess I tend to lean more to the Sammy years because I grew up listening to them with him when I was a teenager. Okay, that’s it. Sorry for the long post. Just felt like writing a bit tonight after a half-way decent walk/run.
How about you? Van Halen fan or not? Sammy or Dave, which one?
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