William Kelii Kekaula Poet Free verse

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Poetic Form: Free Verse

Inspired: 2021 July 08

 

*1st Place*
A Brian Strand July 18
Contest Judged: 2021 July 18
Sponsored by: Brian Strand

*1st Place*
Writing Prompt - Grasp
Contest Judged: 2021 July 12
Sponsored by: Constance La France

 

Quote: "The clouds appeared and went away, and in a while they did not try anymore."  -- by John Steinbeck from his novel, The Grapes of Wrath

Image: Grape Vine Sunlight by Pixabay

The Grapes of Mirth

As death mimics love itself and clutch a throbbing heart,
kindling consolation to savor flight, farther and farther 
beyond the inner yelps released as vibrating soar easily,
stimulating stress to execute its portion and naught idle,
merely trounce its climatic claim with an uttered gasp.

Exhale nor inhale as a soul embarks anew venture upon
a road that seems less traveled, albeit, a much-traveled
road, nonetheless, deliberating back to that grey hued
frame, thoroughly placed in peace, smiling at once was a 
vestige of their former self as hands clasp naught wave.

The hours, the days, the years, all appear as if time itself
is naught placed on hold, but practically be nonexistent,
then again, seeing the circumstances unfold, obviously,
one will be able to grasp that there is no other direction
of a skyless opaque mist, except a harmonious presence.

As distinction advents and all be so unique and naught 
strange, more and more a glide into the everlasting light
and that the glorious manifestation established hereon,
whereby, one came upon Steinbeck as he was sitting by
vines, beaming, as he was writing, The Grapes of Mirth.

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Sara Kendrick July 22, 2021 at 1:40 PM Creative winning work. Way to go. Congrats. Sara William Kelii Kekaula July 22, 2021 at 2:41 PM I am truly grateful for your visit and kind words, Sara, Aloha!

Aniruddha Pathak July 19, 2021 at 10:13 PM The Grapes of Mirth, interesting and intricate tapestry, congrats for a top place William Kelii Kekaula July 19, 2021 at 10:32 PM Your expressions, Aniruddha, has uplifted the spirit my friend, blessings and, Aloha!

Sam Kauffman July 19, 2021 at 9:21 AM Back with ho'omaika'i 'ana! This poem has winning record! It is a masterful write my hoa aloha! Blessings! William Kelii Kekaula July 19, 2021 at 11:18 AM You're a coconut (not Georgia here) my friend, take care, Aloha!

Rama Balasubramanian July 19, 2021 at 4:12 AM Congratulations on your second win with this wonderful poem. Wanted one help. If you could read my last contest entry again and point out mistakes in comments section, I would be obliged. Just curious to know. Here is the link https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/flower_and_butterfly_1373507 Thanks William Kelii Kekaula July 19, 2021 at 11:15 AM I appreciate your kind acknowledgments, Rama, and I sent you a soupmail, hope that it would be okay with you, again you have my thanks, Aloha!

Constance La France July 16, 2021 at 10:48 AM William, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Prompt - Grasp - Challenge! I love the quote used and your use of the required words is excellent ~ peace and tranquility _Constance William Kelii Kekaula July 16, 2021 at 10:55 AM It was a pleasurable piece to write, Constance, thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity and its achievement as well my friend, Aloha!

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 12, 2021 at 10:50 AM Congratulations on your gem - loved it the first time itself, but will read many more times to grasp the depth of your thoughts and expressions. "whereby, one will come by Steinbeck as he was sitting by vines, beaming, as he was writing, The Grapes of Mirth" - brilliant ending to a brilliant poem. BW ~ Mala William Kelii Kekaula July 12, 2021 at 12:48 PM Your graceful words are overwhelmingly touching, Mala, -- please pardon my revision of that (last) stanza you have cited, as I was in the process of making a slight change while maintaining the integrity of the poem's context as a whole. I am truly honored by the admirable appreciation that you have expressed. May Grace be with you my friend, Aloha!

Sam Kauffman July 12, 2021 at 9:20 AM Congratulations my friend on your first place win! There is a depth of expression here that you are truly the master of - am going to have to read this profound gem many times. Love the nod to Frost. I think Steinbeck would smile. Ho'omaika'i! William Kelii Kekaula July 12, 2021 at 12:32 PM Sam, your words, as always, leave an indelible mark on my heart that embraces beats to echo in memories, Pomaika'i ka po'e i ha'aha'a (Blessed are the meek). There is a line (kahako) over the first 'o' of Pomai..., which means that that vowel has a longer sound. (Okina's) seen as apostrophes are glottal stops. Unceasing gratitudes my friend, and of course, Aloha!

Christuraj Alex July 12, 2021 at 6:54 AM The hours, the days, the years, all appear as if time itself is naught placed on hold, but practically be nonexistent, Beautifully written. Congratulations! William Kelii Kekaula July 12, 2021 at 8:37 AM I am truly grateful, Christuraj, for your thoughtful expressions and your shared words of praise, Aloha!