JC Brul Poet Free verse

His Promise

When the world runs fast
and you are left behind~
CLUTCH yourself upon God’s mighty hand;
Don’t GLIDE with the shifting sands, just walk slowly~
For you will surely miss little things 
that give great happiness if you run fast, too.


Take time to soak in morning sunshine 
and INHALE it’s scent as it slowly creeps 
above orange-HUED horizon;
Let your spirit SOAR and GRASP her warming light
that mirrors in the stillness of the sea.

Take time to whisper to the winds 
and hear how they whisper back~
Let you heart CLASP to the ground 
and feel the heartbeats of all creations 
vibrating deep within up to their last GASP.
Look around the strings of hope that survive;
The VINES where we cling on still stood 
amidst the trembling seasons.

Take time to live and love~
Be grateful to the Omnipotent Creator
And HOLD on to His promise of everlasting life.


July 9, 2021

Writing Prompt-Grasp- Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
1st Place

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Diane Perna October 6, 2021 at 4:12 PM Magnificent! Your poem gives me hope! Thanks so much for writing such an important piece! Nicely done!

Caren Krutsinger August 16, 2021 at 9:15 AM I think this should be put on billboards "Let your spirit SOAR and GRASP her warming light that mirrors in the stillness of the sea."

Aniruddha Pathak August 9, 2021 at 6:30 AM What a beautiful poem I would have missed, had I not read this gem of a creation! You dazzle dear poet.

John Watt July 29, 2021 at 10:44 PM J, these words reflect the joy of life and pay worthy tribute to the Creator of all life. My spirit soars with your poem, loved it so much, and big congrats for best new poem, going in my faves ~ John

Smita Kulkarni July 28, 2021 at 1:25 PM Very articulate and convincing poetry!! Loved it truly! Thanks for the reminder to "feel the heartbeats of all creations".

Beata Agustin July 26, 2021 at 6:17 AM Thanks so much for sharing this... Congrats! So delighting and delightful from the start til the end... especially the concluding stanza. God bless you.

Susan Ashley July 25, 2021 at 7:48 AM My dearest JCB, the depth and breadth of your poetic expression leaves me breathless. Such soulful beauty spills from your gifted pen; "Let you heart CLASP to the ground and feel the heartbeats of all creations" - such profound creative imagery leaves me enthralled, one of the many exceptional images your inspiring poem offers. Congratulations for your win in Constance's contest, first place on the new poems list and all the accolades received for this exquisite piece. Warmest wishes and hugs, sweet friend.. ~Susan

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 23, 2021 at 3:17 PM Congratulations, JCB, again, for being at the top of best poems' list with this gem. This is full of positivity, optimism, aspirations, love and life - everything makes us feel fortunate. What a beautiful composition, Dear Poet, from your enthralling pen. Hugs ~ Mala JC Brul July 23, 2021 at 7:58 PM Thank you dear Mala. Your words gave it a new dimension..Blessings.

Sam Kauffman July 23, 2021 at 10:05 AM How did I miss this one? So inspiring and full of inspiring graceful praise, JCB! So happy to see it on the winners list once again. Sending you blessings to hold! JC Brul July 23, 2021 at 7:57 PM Thank you Sam for your heartwarming feedback. Blessings.

Constance La France July 16, 2021 at 11:24 AM JCB, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Prompt - Grasp - Challenge! Your use of the required words is excellent and you have penned an amazing poem ~ love and serenity _Constance JC Brul July 23, 2021 at 7:56 PM Thank you Constance, your contest theme is so inspiring!

Anitha Jayasankar July 12, 2021 at 11:02 AM What an inspiring poem dear JCB... from the beginning till the end... I loved... 'Take time to live and love'.... Have a blessed day my friend... Hugs.. ~ Ani JC Brul July 23, 2021 at 7:55 PM Thank you dear Ani. Your comments always inspire!

Marilene Evans July 12, 2021 at 8:36 AM Congratulations. I love take time to live and love and be grateful to the Omnipotent Creator. Brilliant. JC Brul July 23, 2021 at 7:55 PM Thank you Marilene. All the best!

Christuraj Alex July 12, 2021 at 7:00 AM Take time to whisper to the winds and hear how they whisper back~ Beautifully written. Congratulations! JC Brul July 23, 2021 at 7:54 PM Thank you for your warm appreciation. Blessings.

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 9, 2021 at 2:46 PM Beautiful work, JCB. All the words glide gently from your brilliant pen. Love and BW ~ Mala

Rama Balasubramanian July 9, 2021 at 9:03 AM Too Good. Awesome. Very inspiring. Congratulations in advance on your top win. Best on this prompt I have read so far. Adding this gem to my fav. JC Brul July 23, 2021 at 7:54 PM Thank you Rama and for the honour of fave! So elated I am.