Best Sincere Poems
Dear Poets,
I know for certain that I can never thank all of you enough for the supportive comments and messages you've written over the last 16 days. Each one represented a 'Get Out of Jail" card, letting me know your thoughts were with me.
With admiration and affection, please know that I respect each of you who took the time to write poems and/or inquire about me with kind sentiments. I could not read them in my own soup mail, but I did learn about your encouraging words through the kindness of friends that you contacted. I will do my best to catch up on reading and replying to all comments left for me but beg your patience in my doing so.
I was able to read all of your beautiful poems written to honor Milt. I can tell that he was respected and loved in the community. How could he not be, considering the fine qualities he had and instilled in many of us? He was my mentor, urging me to start entering contests again, after I'd quit for many months. He wanted me to get past him on that ladder, and I made it to the 2nd rung from the top before we lost him. I don't think I'll continue entering, so Constance, because of your humility and talent, I hope you remain on top. Caren sent soup mail about how sad it is to watch his picture moving spaces down on the home page until it will disappear. He will be gone from view, but not from our thoughts.
Tom, your news of Milton Creek would have made him very happy. You've honored him in such a special way by renaming our town. Thank you for being my voice on the site when I could not speak for myself.
With sincere thanks to all of you who I fondly call my poetic friends... it's long past time for me to write. Jenna's Saloon in Milton Creek is open for business. First round is on the house!
PS: Sheriff, it's time I get my Winchester back.
Need to pray alone
lips parting whispered silence
tone for heaven's throne
The Fervent Wish And The Sincere Prayer
cold snow, old hunter
old trail, cabin far away
prayer at sunset
Robert J. Lindley, 8-22- 1997
haiku
I wish for you a bright day,
with no darkness on your way.
I wish for you a sunny day,
with no clouded sky overhead.
May you have enough sunshine ,
to last you your life-time.
When the rainy days come,
may you not be drenched by the torrent.
When the stormy days raise their heads,
may you ride to safety on their waves.
In all, I wish you the best that life can offer.
This is for all soupers who have made writing poetry an interesting hobby for me
I Swear A Sincere Oath Each Arriving New Morn
Amidst wreckage and sorrows dwelling deep
I fight to beautiful memories keep
To break dark that threatens to engulf me
So oft swamped by storms from crashing seas
I a floating leaf in massive expanse
Lonely and bereft of heart's true romance.
I walk beneath wondrous beaming blue skies.
Ever seeking that which time now denies.
I swear sincere oath each arriving morn
To thus battle, to mend this life so torn
Not as a warrior to brave or too proud
Or a timid soul hiding in the crowd
But instead as a hopeful refugee
One so desperate and too mad to flee.
I walk beneath wondrous beaming blue skies.
Ever seeking that which time now denies.
Once eager heart beat in me and much more
Long ago, I strolled sweet white sand shores
Singing with light and dancing in fine tune
Under summer sun in the month of June
Watching rolling waves and that deep blue sea
As a young lad, not this old refugee.
I walk beneath wondrous beaming blue skies.
Ever seeking that which time now denies.
I swear sincere oath each arriving morn
To thus battle, to mend this life so torn
Not as a warrior to brave or too proud
Or a timid soul hiding in the crowd
But instead as a hopeful refugee
One so desperate and too mad to flee.
I walk beneath wondrous beaming blue skies.
Ever seeking that which time now denies.
Robert J. Lindley, 8-27-2021
Rhyme, ( New Writing To Refill The Cookie Jar )
"We race on trying to regain our youth,
vanquished by reality and truth." RJL quote
"Nos currere ad trying ad repetendam adolescentia nostra:
victa rei veritatem."
Hear my fervent promise
made wholeheartedly as Aphrodite's passion,
Adonis.
my love is pure
wholly fulfilled without ration
assure
allow
love's chaste fashion
vow
Hear my fervent promise
wholly fulfilled without ration
vow
Cute Little Sea Snail
From this cute little shell,
you made your home.
You take it with you,
wherever you roam.
So lovely as it is,
it is also so sad.
There is only room for one,
No husband, no wife, no mother, nor dad.
And when your children come to sup
Where shall the Hors d’Oeuvres go?
There’s no room to dine,
And no hanging place for photos to show.
“Are you lonely,” is my question to you.
Because when visiting hours are over without a clock that chimes
You take your welcome mat and leave
And you leave nothing behind.
by Martin Braun
January 5, 2024
There's an old saying that goes like this...
Birds of a feather flock together.
But I tell you this...
If you want to succeed in anything in life make sure the flock that you are flying with are seeking the Kingdom of God-the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
The times we are in are growing in their complexity and the days ahead are going to make the hearts of mankind grow more and more cold as the Antichrist comes bursting on the global scene.
Make sure that you GET RIGHT with God.
Make sure that you are spending time in His Holy Word each and every day and repenting for the sins that come creeping in.
Remember that if we are TRULY sorry for the sins that we commit and we confess them before God some heavenly math does occur.
If we do ONE THING, the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY does TWO THINGS and this is the main gyst of this writing.
If we CONFESS OUR SINS JESUS CHRIST WILL FORGIVE US & then WASH US CLEAN FROM THE POWER OF HIS BLOOD!
JESUS CHRIST is returning to this planet very soon even though no one knows exactly when.
We must be found living holy and acceptable unto Him.
So if you do this one thing...SINCERELY CONFESS your sins...
Then JESUS will DO TWO THINGS...
He will FORGIVE US & then WASH US WHITE AS SNOW!
It can't get any more complicated than that!
Go before the Throne of God today.
Tomorrow may be too late.
I John 1:9
Since I was born, I’ve been told
Jesus loves you more than fine gold
As I grew older and became more aware
I realized I love Jesus with every single prayer
I love Him with my heart and soul, my mind and more…
I love Him with each thought and embrace from my core
I praise Him with every gentle word and each caring deed
Praises ring out in the words I speak and the ways I exceed…
In making Him the first thought of every morning, every sunrise…
The first hope in my heart and the first love that shines through the skies
Praising Him comes easier and easier with the passage of time
Every new dawn brings a new song, a new praise to chime
Praising Him brings renewal to my heart and soul
A new joy, a new wisdom, a new wonder and a new goal
Each moment of praise reminds me why I’m alive..
I am here to rejoice in the Lord and to continue to strive…
To be more like my precious Savior, my Jesus, my everything!!!
Poems of Praise - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Catie Lindsey
I am not political,
but I am poetical,
as the first is a sham and the latter,
a sincere "I am."
Really wish it was easy as I thought,
And no matter how I fought…
I stood back and watched fall apart.
Family life was too much to bear.
Especially when he wasn’t there,
I was consumed by hurt and despair.
We left all that together;
To find a place that was better…
And the only thing I left was a little blue letter.
With no plans and glassy eyes,
I left them with no goodbyes;
And we disappeared in the sunrise.
Our future is blurry,
I wanted grow up in a hurry…
We left our safety for a place less sturdy.
With the scars I wear so well,
And all the low places that I fell.
All my stories I will tell.
With mistakes he made,
The games he played…
But I still stayed
Even though it’s not laid out in stone…
I am not afraid to go;
And wish I won’t be alone.
It’ll be okay if you’re alright
And we’re together day and night;
We’re young and know how to fight.
We’re not crazy,
Just lost in reality…
And just he completes me.
Young, sweet, sincere… love.
Sincere thanks to you
we gladly say
and God's blessings upon you
we always pray.
For all that you have done for me;
I express my appreciation sincerely:-
Your attentive listening comforts me
Your comforting; tight hugs warm me
Your good advice always inspire me
Your sincere caring motivate me
Your firm shoulder upholds me
Your sweet smile captivates me
our every tear always activate me
Your encouragement strengthens me
Your unceasing compassion moves me
For all of this I am extremely grateful;
Your friendship has been very helpful;
For all that I, through you, accomplished;
Thank you! You are very much cherished.
End
By: Dion Penville
i give her a hug as she shows me her degree
i reward her with encouragement and a chocolate shake
so many of those close to us tried with everything in them to bring her down
yet she kept her eyes locked on the goal and the work it included
i then present her with a ticket for a caribbean cruise for seven days and seven nights
her tears showed me all the gratitude i needed to see
no words were necessary
now if i had the power, i would tackle the devil hard and put a bullet through his head
then again, that is not the kind of man i was made to be in God's eyes
in her own quiet way, she allows her success to be her publicist
caring for those who care for her, she presents myself and others with a special gift of her own
it is a token with the word APPRECIATION in all caps engraved on it
we all say she did not have to
she expresses the contrary
here stare lets silences us gracefully in understanding
the vibe now festive, we celebrate a deserved individual who made it....