Charlie I am so happy you loved Mom
deeply
Your heart is rare and Priceless
I felt you were mom's Prince and
to Cherish always
I never seen her needs and care
be first
The light in both your eyes always
Bright
The smiles you both shard til
end of time
Mom said she had the greatest
husband
You opened and healed mom's
heart
I'm forever Blessed of you saving
our family
Thank you deeply for all you do
Isn’t it fun to see children playing?
Isn’t it nice to see smiles?
Isn’t life a blessing?
Count your blessings
Recognize one's treasures, Every moment
in someone 's personal life is to be grateful.
For God sends favor
No matter what the proportions or volume are.
Count your blessings.
Don't attempt to carry the weight of disappointment
Nor the entire world upon your shoulders, Considering
it comes in all sizes.
Thank you for all the tears collected. Pain doesn't
defines anyone, let the tears heal and not continue
to form weariness.
Count your blessings intently.
Uncaging control is divinity rest and let the author
Be the finisher of your chapters entitles one's life.
Even if you can't see or identify his timing in the
waiting.
Count your blessings.
forgiveness helps you if you tell them they’re forgiven it helps you both
God’s grace* melts pain with mercy glow
As compassion vanquishes woe
Instilling hope to conquer strain
With mercy glow, God’s grace melts pain.
God’s grace prevails midst kindness’ scope
To conquer strain instilling hope
Showcasing care, it never fails
Midst kindness’ scope God’s grace prevails.
God’s grace abounds, such we must share
It never fails, showcasing care
That flows with zest as faith resounds
Such we must share God’s grace abounds.
God’s grace highlights love at its best
As faith resounds that flows with zest
While prayer mirth soars for great heights
Love at its best God’s grace highlights.
*Ephesians 1:6–8 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence.
July 30, 2025
2nd place, "The Double Swap" Quatrain Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 8/6/2025
May your day resonate with the beauty
of life's poetry.
May the Sun and Moon illuminate your journey.
May you walk confidently on your chosen path.
And know you're my ecosystem of joy!
As I lay on the forest floor,
peacefully gazing at the starry sky,
I wonder about the blessings,
~that are numerous,
than the stars passing by.
The sodden forest ground,
the smell of ferns and fronds,
chirping night voices,
~ earth's blessings,
and bond,
with creatures roaming along.
Soft brumal winds,
their tinkling hints,
snowflakes floating around,
jewels of wintry crown,
~ seasonal blessings,
lovingly,
showered down.
Placed second
Peace of mind poetry contest
Sponsored by: Kai Michael Neumann
What is a color
obstructed
What is a sonnet
untold
What is the price
of reluctance
Tainted in silver
or gold
What is the weight
of your damming
What is a blessing
unused
What is the lifespan
of choices unmade
Measured in freedom
— recused
(The First Book Of Prayers: July, 2025)
BLESSINGS
Remember, blessings are not
To be kept and thrown away;
Rather, they’re to be received and
Shared with glee, with those still
Struggling daily with life’s grief:-
Be mindful, that although you
Have been blessed to overcome,
There remain countless others
Whose healing needs are yet
To come and relieve them:-
Indeed, as it is written, the blessings
Of God comes in healing richness
And are always without any sorrow;
Thus, today, in labors of love, be about
Helping others to have a better tomorrow:-
Many believe there are angels among us.
Where do these angels come from?
Are they manifest from among us?
If so, how does it happen?
A being in the physical state
seeks the source of its being.
It looks within its current form
for the essence of its being.
Determining that that essence is Spirit in form,
it decides to align itself with the Spirit.
When it is aligned with the Spirit,
there is an enlightenment that reveals the miracle.
By opening its heart and inviting the Spirit within
to flow or live through it.
The person is given power to perform miracles
with the Spirit and become angelic.
These individual or those that we
Commonly refer to as the angels among us.
They’re ordinary spirits that have allowed
The Spirit to love unconditionally through them.
Perfume of tremendous worth,
Emptied from an airtight jar,
Left a sweet fragrance in the air,
As roses on a spring morn.
Promptly brought a harsh rebuke,
Labeled as a wasteful sin.
Others had an insightful view,
It’s too precious to contain.
Basic goods must always flow,
Not withheld with selfish greed,
By the “haves” from the “have not” poor
We must respond to their need.
If they are hungry, feed them,
If thirsty, provide them drink,
If in need of dress, then clothe them.
Be a good neighbor, love them.
Blessings in an airtight jar,
Won’t grace those in poverty.
The Lord’s way is better by far,
Share blessings unselfishly.
Inspired by Mattew 25: 31-46
Follow my light
Follow my love
The name of Jesus
Break everything
That comes in between
God grace and gratitude
Believe in the Beatitudes
Good blessings fall from the sky
Need not ask the reason why
Good blessings are from heaven above
Hope flies higher on the wings of the dove
God is good
Will you take your time
with this heart of mine?
Would you do me a favor
and send me the savior?
His mercy and kindness
Heals my blindness
I will walk with him forever
His light is much better
Than mine
With my arms spread wide
I run to you
(A poem by ScottM June 13, 2025)
I'm grateful often not once a year
I'm grateful to be able to see and hear
I'm grateful to hold my love one's near
I'm grateful to have memories i hold dear
I'm grateful to my God who gave his only son
I'm grateful to have my sins forgiven along with everyone
I'm grateful to have someone to call my best friend
I'm grateful i can endure trials to the bitter end
I'm grateful i had a single parent who was very strong
I'm grateful to her for teaching me right from wrong
I'm grateful to have an open heart and love to give
I'm grateful that I'm still living because life is short lived.
A voiceless whisper always speaks to me,
At times too faint for thought to comprehend,
Yet it speaks—sometimes even loud and clear—
To warn of danger or to guide to blessings.
Most times, its voice grows clearer when ignored,
But when I heed its prompt, it comes true,
It then fades~
like a whisper lost in the wind,
and like a dream slipped from grasp.
But whenever I long for its guiding light,
That's when its feet grow cold and heavy—
like a feather on a fish...
an imaginary tail a snail would love to wag.
But from where comes this inner voice?
That, like true prophets, dares to predict.
Is it God speaking in me—or something else?
If wishes were horses, I’d rather choose this inner voice—
For my outer voice makes only noise,
While this my inner voice flows like a river of truth,
of wisdom and understanding—
that sometimes may dry up,
but it never vanishes...
and it beams with a cadence that illumines my future.
a quiet moment of reflection
gratitude for all blessings
life is bountiful and generous
nature being the gift that keeps on giving
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
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