Monday, December 15, 2008

Haiku #5

Haiku #5
Today, I saw God
in the eyes of the homeless
there was contentment

By: Stephen Bess



Photo source: Leroy Skalstad (homeless Mike)

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

This one touched me. You write so beautifully. Thank you for sharing.

Stephen A. Bess said...

Flawedangel-
Thank you.

Anonymous said...

This is true. So many people who have, "everything" are so unhappy and always looking for what will make them happy. And people who have "nothing" are so happy and content with what they have.

christina said...

I am teary eyed. I feel this. It's beautiful!

Stephen A. Bess said...

Cat-
Yes, that is a contentment that only God can give. Thanks.

Christina-
Amen, sis. To Him be the glory.

poeticpin said...

SB,
This is beautiful. It reminds me of the kind of peace St John 14:27 talks about. My 'Thought for Today', thanks.

One love

Fly Girl said...

I think that's a profound verse. God is truly everywhere, we just forget to look sometimes.

Lyrically speaking said...

Contentment, now that's how i'm feeling today, at peace and content...love these kind words Mr. Bess, much blessing to you today

Stephen A. Bess said...

Poecticpin-
One Love

Fly Girl-
I'll bet that you can see it. :)

Cathy-
I receive those blessings and send the same to you.

Anonymous said...

Great portrait

Stephen A. Bess said...

CBowie-
I wish that it was mine, but... :)

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