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Kimberley J. Payne

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Tag Archives: poetry

For the Love of Haiku

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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As a young child, I enjoyed writing poems that rhymed. As a teenager, I dabbled in free-flow. As an adult, I am exploring a more structured form of poetry, called Japanese Haiku. A haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen … Continue reading →

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I Held a Baby

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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I squeezed her chunky thighs. I breathed in her lavender scent. I snuggled into her neck. I brushed against her soft hair. I played peek-a-boo with her blankie. I returned her to her grandma. I smiled to mask my pain. … Continue reading →

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Those Eyes

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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A Poem Bright, clear, and alert Moon-eyed Your irises still changing hue A shade of gray, maybe brown Enchanting and other-worldly Soulful Watchful You appear to see through me Imploring Penetrating Piercing You know something I don’t Astute Intelligent Mischievous … Continue reading →

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Soup Kitchen

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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My change of heart after my family attended a church-sponsored event   We sat elbow-to-elbow along a slim folding table. I counted 8 noodles in my soup. My stomach rumbled as we left the church hall. The next evening at … Continue reading →

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Adoption – A poem

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Kimberley Payne
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She gripped the yellow crayon in her pudgy fingers; tried best to colour within the lines. I sat across from her colouring my own piece. We didn’t speak. What do I say to a three-year-old? She selected a green crayon … Continue reading →

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I Found a Poem I Wrote When I Was 12 Years Old

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Kimberley Payne
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And it still resonates with me today Then they ask me, but why? And my mind wanders to the times of trouble to the days when my fate lay in His hands and when I asked, He answered. He granted … Continue reading →

Posted in God's character, Spiritual Growth | Tagged faith, poem, poetry, pre-teen, questions | Leave a reply

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    Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will. … Continue reading →

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About Kimberley

Kimberley J. PayneKimberley Payne is an award-winning author. She combines her teaching experience and love of writing to create educational materials for children about family, fitness, science, and faith.

Through her work, Kimberley hopes to inspire parents to raise up the next generation in the Christian faith.

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