Breathe

 

My hope in writing,

is that the lines

in some of my poems

may breathe with insight.

Inhaling inspiration.

Exhaling satisfaction.

A discernable voice.

A distinctive vision.

© 2026 Richard Havenga

Photo Location: Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado

Unwrap Your Gifts

Bring forth the relevant gifts

that God gave you

and unwrap them.

Share with the world

your passions, your talents,

your desire to create or compete.

Run your miles.

Take your photographs.

Write your words.

Make your music.

Sing your songs.

Dance your steps.

Bake your pies.

Pray your prayers.

Love your family.

Thank you for your 

valuable contributions

and the gifts of your talents.

© 2024 Richard Havenga

 

Sarah's First Poem

The river is floating by
near the willow tree's end,
where the branches 
are speaking hello. 

© 1979 Sarah Havenga

Composed by Sarah Havenga ~ August 10, 1979  (5 years old)

Written by Sarah Havenga by the North Branch - Pentwater River - Pentwater, Michigan

Taken from the  Journal of Richard Havenga ~ August, 1979

My Daughter Sarah!

From the Atlantic...

to the Pacific...

From the Rocky Mountains of Colorado,

to the Wasatch Mountains of Utah,

to the Santa Catalina Mountains of Arizona,

Sarah shines her dazzling light into the lives of everyone she meets.





Here are the two people that give meaning to my life, give love to my life:

Mary Havenga and Sarah Havenga

Now look at this fabulous birthday card Sarah sent her "Daddy" this week.

Click here > "When Clouds Talk to Mountains"

Read the warm words of love she wrote to me:

Click on photos to enlarge.

I have four bookshelves full of these handmade, personalized birthday and Father's Day cards. Here are a few:

Here stands the luckiest father on the planet.

Sarah: 

I am blessed to be your father. You know how much I love you. 

Love, 

  

          Dad