Within the stillness of my heart lies
the secret to my soul.
To serve the needs of others make ones heart feel whole.
Not to slave but yes to serve, to make this a better place
To forego the dollar, that selfish need, to weave a finer lace.
So I work to serve the children, the ones who need me most.
The hurt, the lost, the needy, I am there gracious host.
For in this there lies pride in and of what we do.
To teach is a humble task, but none greater one can do
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In the theater of dreams
A story unfolds
Ships on the ocean
Violently roll
I stand ashore
As I watch
What happens next
I know not
For my eyes they open
As the day begins
Yet I still wonder
How the story ends
A branch is pruned, the walnut weeps
Unwanted, waking from its sleep
For the buds are breaking
as leaves unfold
Spring releases winters cold
Trim me domant the walnuts say
So the saw must hang till another day
With thanks to Cendrine Marrouat, @haikushack for the inclusion of 3 of my haiku in Vol 1 of Haiku Shack. I am honoured to be selected.
https://haikushackprompts.substack.com/p/the-haiku-shack-magazine-issue-1-979
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Simon Ashcroft