An Elfchen is an Elevensie …
A poetic form that has 11 words,
1+2+3+4+1 = 11
It’s fun. Try it!
Open
Your petals
To fully bloom
Takes time; Embrace patience
Love
Love
Flows out
And creates beauty
From what was dormant
Shine!
Slow
And steady
Wins the race
Take each step faithfully
Patience
Disagreements
Become larger
When they smoulder
Bring them to light
Patiently
Hostility
Becomes Hatred
When we’re misunderstood
Explore ideas with respect
Honor
Exercise compassion with
love
consideration
and
respect
Embrace Patience
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Comments on: "Embrace Patience" (21)
An excellent post Jan! I agree love is the answer and patience is an evidence of it. I like your eleven line poem. Very creative. Have a great weekend!
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Thank you, {{{Dwight}}} … you are my inspiration. ❤
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Thank you and you are welcome! :>)
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Yes, another excellent post, Jan. Thank you for being so inspiring. Let’s be prepared to be loving and patient. This is how we may surive difficult times.
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Thank you for your affirmation. I aim to inspire – and so your comment made my day! Have a wonderful weekend, Uta. Hugs to you.
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Beautiful poem, Ma! It’s a keeper for sure! Have a fabulous weekend! ❤️☺️✨
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Thank you, {{{DeDe}}} Best wishes back atcha ❤ How was your Friday with your boys +2??
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We had a very nice time together 🥰 Chris even stayed overnight and had lunch here today. ☺️❤️
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Hello dear Jan how are you doing? i miss your message
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Hello, Ezekiel. I am doing okay… just feeling heavy-hearted today. Check out my “Embrace Hope” and you’ll see why. I need to go check out your recent post, too. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤
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Wow! I am sooooo glad! ❤
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Very true!
Hostility
Becomes Hatred
When we’re misunderstood
Explore ideas with respect
Honor
John 13:34-35
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“Lord, help us always to honor one another. Amen.” Love ya, Lainalainalaina ❤
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You are so good at trying new poetic forms
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Thank you, {{{Derrick}}} – Have a wonderful weekend. ❤
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I love these, Jan. They’re beautiful ❣️ love and patience is so needed~and we’ll cling to faith! I always love learning new poetic styles. Thank you! Xoxo
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You’re welcome. I enjoy learning new poetic forms, to. This one is compliments of Dwight Roth. He writes wonderful Elfchen.
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Jan, the past few days have challenged many of us. May we place our patient hope with our Heavenly Father.
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Amen ❤
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Additional note . . . thanks for sharing these wonderfully scripted Elevenie poems.
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Oh, thank you for the accolade, {{{Richard}}} – – – I do enjoy that poetic form. ❤
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