fallen away days
earth stricken with violence
Satan's busy rein
comes to dance in wickedness
gnaw the masses in greed
do not bewilder
every creature will bow down
not to be dismayed
when time passes, is no more
foundation near to ashes
be prayerful always
blest miracle is at hand
the good of a thing
it is not complicated
spirit of the lord is here
if we but seek him
the light in pupils still shines
hold fast to your faith
there's a greater ease in life
as learning to love abounds
let this new-found work
be anxious for nothing you wish
yours before you asked
it is pleasing with the Lord
when we lift up Holy praise
Author notes
What is Choka?
Choka* is a form of Japanese long poetry pre-dating, but related to, haiku. You can think of it as haiku’s super-fun great-great-grandfather. As with haiku, the lines of a choka should not rhyme but should follow a syllabic pattern (onji), namely 5-7-5, 7-5, 7-5, 7-5 ... 7-7.
http://www.chokaonit.com/what_is_choka
MY CHOKA is...5-7-6-7-7 throughout the poem
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Very creative. I like a lot. I'm suprised there has been no comments on this piece. It's very good.
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