how can I tell you
of fire that leads through darkness
the oft enflamed soul
dead, but for the life He breathes,
in measured syllabic praise?
This verse follows the style of a tanka: the structure is that of a haiku followed by two additional lines of seven syllables each: 5-7-5-7-7.
*Drawing copyright and used by permission from Wallie's Wentletrap.
Dreams from a Pilgrimage 
Lovely. dead, but for the life He breathes … my own breath caught.
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Thanks, Dianne, for such a profoundly encouraging comment. May it be to His praise … soli Deo gloria!
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Loved this. Just loved the words.
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Many thanks, Just Be V. Praise God for words, and the Word (John 1:1)!
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I love the above poem. Very beautiful. Such poignant words.
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For such sweet encouragement, thank you, Joyce.
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