What do theologians call a life without events?
The lights of my prison-like room dawn before sun's first blush.
I open sand-papery eyes as my AI announces the morning.
I begin the puppetry of morning routines:
I study my pale inmate face as I polish the porcelain.
I look less of a drowsy-angel than a zombie as I splash cold water
on the face with an almost determined lack of expression.
I’m absorbed in an ocean of predawn cold
as I 5-mile-walk away my sleepiness - this small freedom
- keeps me fit and acceptably sane.
Later, bathed in hot indifference,
and clothed in exhausting obligations,
I dine, at my reserved table, with my gang of irritations.
Soon I’m ready for another taxing day
of waiting for the disease to run its course.
Categories:
acceptably, 11th grade, morning, teen,
Form: Free verse
The New Normal
by M. Griswold
05022020
Social distancing, together apart, six feet between.
Is the new normal to be sociably, acceptably clean.
Where has humanity come to after all our evolution.
Only to be separated by a pandemic's fearful solution.
We stay at home internet bound, no touching please.
Hiding behind masks to protect us from another's sneeze.
No shaking of hands or slow dancing, it's stickily forbidden.
Isolation is our new normal for fear of being germ bitten.
What have we come to and where are we fearfully going.
To live and be afraid of one another's closeness showing.
Giving up that which makes our human community strong.
Letting this evil control us though it's ill corrupted song.
The new normal is not normal for a social humanity.
We shouldn't allow a lie to become our twisted insanity.
Let us stand up and take the precautions that we must.
And dwell within the hope and peace of a God we trust.
Categories:
acceptably, humanity,
Form: Rhyme
what was always considered as vain
and conceited behavior is now
acceptably considered a selfie
Categories:
acceptably, change, culture, image, life,
Form: Epigram
“I will serve God* wholeheartedly.”
That is my vow of dedication
only by His grace can be fulfilled
through His instruction divine.
“I will unceasingly thank the Lord.”
Such is my heartfelt pledge
to the Creator Who deserves my gratefulness
for all His wondrous deeds in my life.
“I will strive to be sanctified by the Holy Spirit.”
With my commitment to abide by faith in His perfect will
I cleave to His love, always reaching-out to me
Enveloping me with His presence.
*Hebrews 12:28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.
June 19, 2019
Categories:
acceptably, christian, dedication, devotion, faith,
Form: Didactic
Taught by God’s Word
free from deceit’s blight
I learned that I can be empowered
to practice what’s right…
My service is acceptably done
along God’s might
To involve in His work
of heavenly kingdom-advancement’s height.
Instructed by the Book of the Law*
authenticated by divine righteousness
I read that I must keep it
with heartfelt gratefulness…
My sanctuary-worship is genuinely
experienced along God’s holiness
As I testify about His love
of triumphant joyousness.
*Joshua 1:8 “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
February 26, 2019
Categories:
acceptably, bible, christian, faith, god,
Form: Verse
I don't know who I am,
I've changed so many times.
so many different versions
like completely different lives.
I don't know who I am,
I don't know how to be.
I've just learnt to copy others
to live acceptably.
I don't know who I am,
I don't know how to feel.
I don't know how to separate
what is and isn't real.
I don't know who I am,
but maybe that's alright.
maybe it's a good thing, well,
it gives me more to write!
Categories:
acceptably, deep, how i feel,
Form: Rhyme
When Summer turns away-
The air gets cold at nights
and we can see our breath under our stadium lights.
is it a game? or politics…
those in command should not consign
to tendencies of despotism
denying oneself of control
affects the sum total of harmony felt by all,
jealousy slander spite
invites a monster with emerald eyes
the monster has a mouth
and ears behind everyone’s back.
acceptably foreshadowed by one named Forché,
“there is nothing one man won’t do to another.”
but everyone knows
a man cannot abuse a child
his empire will crumble in the face
of his own violation
-Ariana Corpus
Categories:
acceptably, abuse, anger, betrayal, evil,
Form: Free verse
Get Your Dental Work at Wal-Mart
By Elton Camp
A dental office inside a Wal-Mart store
Why didn’t they think of this before!
Some of the customers I see going there
Only about the cheapest price will care
The dentist who graduated last in line
To them, will quite acceptably fine
It has likewise been reported
From China, dentists imported
They can get teeth checked like they are
Daisy Dukes, bare middle, hair bizarre
Once they have any hurting cavities filled,
To buy candy and soda they’ll be thrilled
In a few minutes, they will be through
Because, of teeth, they have but a few
Toward one line they are sure to press
Express for those with 12 teeth or less
Regular dentists Wal-Mart will drive out
Same as with merchants, I have no doubt
Categories:
acceptably, humor,
Form: Rhyme
The prison cell has us held
with a power of it's own
no matter what we do
speak fast or slow we remain alone.
Even in spells of some fluency
it comes and attacks from the back
taking us in our complacency
So we are held by its attack.
We need take some consolation
there is always some other source
to supply us with what, you ask
to speak acceptably of course.
To speak acceptably what is that?
it's many things to us all
but we need to find this
if not, we'll just fall, fall, fall.
This body I have got
with a stammer belonging to me
but reality says its mine for keeps
So acceptance is the only key.
poetgord
Categories:
acceptably, life, lonely, sad, self,
Form: Rhyme
I Find myself in perplexity trying to figure the complexities surrounding a question cos effectively one person has yet to answer this acceptably because more often than not its subjectively so I continue to view it objectively take it on board selectively and put it together collectively. How do ya live a life successfully?
Since its been going on perpetually thinking about it interlectually time is best served living in ecxtasy. I don't mean it sexually cos it certanly ain't necessity. I'm talkin wide eyed, full of life. Make them see the best of thee. The whole point is to question me but please ask intrestingly. If ya don't care then don't invest in me. Its your time so rest and be assured, no point in stessingly thinkin bout mine when essentially ya shud be thinkin bout yours.
Categories:
acceptably, life, mystery, time,
Form: Lyric
They pronounce to me there is but no ordinary
Then how is it that being dissimilar achievable?
They notify me everyone is diverse
Then is it that being diverse to be ordinary?
They advise to me there is no flawlessness
But is perfection attainable?
They inform me it is once you do everything acceptably
So what happens when everything is accepted inaccurately?
They tell me an assortment of things
They inquire about my thoughts
But I have learned time after time to declare to ‘them’:
I want to be the me I once sought
Categories:
acceptably, caregiving, confusion, depression, children,
Form: Free verse