TRUMP ACROSTICALLY ICING OUR LIBERTY
Tenacious
Ruler
Under
Mendacious
Power
Inoculating
Criminal
Injustice—
Negating
Graciousness—
Obnoxiously
Usurping
Righteousness:
Lascivious bold
Injustice barbarically
Blasting constitutional
Equal rights,
Raucously murdering
Tenacious free,
Yearning victims:-
Revealing the sweet way you make me feel unique
Intrigued that compassion and empathy I seek
Grazing me with warmhearted affection and love
Heart racing in gratitude to the Lord above
Tapering off deep loss; now words of hope I speak
Never needing anything but you in my life
Everyday I’m very grateful that I am your wife
XOXO I love you, like stardust we glow
Togetherness we shall spread and faith we shall sow
To be honest I know not why you adore me so
Outstanding caresses in the bed you bestow
Mesmerized by your smile; completeness I do see
Each moment means the most when you’re right next to me
rhyme acrostic
12 syllables in each line
ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL Poetry Contest
August 3, 2019
1st place
Title: Strength from the Lord
Solid and sure
True and tremendous
Realizing His Truth
Enthusiastically following His lead
Nurturing myself daily
Giving Him thanks
Trusting my soul
Heartfelt joy from Him
Forsaking all other gods
Respecting His word
Ordinary every day sinner
Magnanimously offering myself
Trusting
Him
Enthusiastically
Loving Him through prayer.
Ordinary
Respectful follower
Doing everything in His name
Written 8-02-2019
Contest: Acrostically I Stand Tall
Sponsor: James Edward Lee Sr.
I will not be bent, and I will not break.
No weapon or word will pierce through my skin.
Voices and swords cannot make mountains quake.
I'll remain firm as that mountain within.
None will diminish the hope that I hold,
Crush down my spirit, or darken my soul.
I am unchanging not cast in their mold.
Bedrock unbreaking, I still remain whole.
Let hatred strike me until it goes dull.
Eternal, my soul is INVINCIBLE.
7.26.19
Written for Acrostically I Stand Tall contest
Perhaps the tremor was a clue, but still my Doctor did not know
A year before I got to hear that hateful word that scared me so
Reality finally kicking in ~ downhill my mind was spiralling
Kindness and empathy from my Parkinson’s nurse
Instilling calm within me with her actions and her words
Not one day passes when thoughts of P don't come into my mind
So when they do I pass them through ~ no permission to stay behind
Only then can I live my life ~ for Parkinson’s will not define me
Now five years on since P crept in ~ stealing 75% of my dopamine
Since then I discovered PS and friends to liberate my muse and banish P blues
Written 25th July 2019
2nd PLACE
Contest: ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL
Sponsor: James Edward Lee Sr.
Contest A BRIAN STRAND AUGUST
Sponsor Brian Strand
FIRST PLACE
A reverie of amour and romance
Uncontrollable elusive passion.
The dolor of waking up without
His unblushing flaunting; pleasurable
Escort walks, where blossoms do not close
Nor hues of spiritual color less diminished.
Tears of wonder and sadness, for
It was in his smile for all the world to witness and
Caring authentic breath of love.
7/24/2019
Poetry Contest: ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL
Sponsored by: James Edward Lee Sr.
TOWER
Tall tower tempting to touch torn clouds.
Obstinate overconfident, overwhelmed on own structure.
Wonderful high rise offering warm wishes to sky.
Erecting arrogant head entertaining eagle to perch on parapet.
Rooftop feels proud of height, casting pitiful glances on ground.
07/23/19
'Acrostically I Stand Tall' Contest by James Edward Lee Sr.
Believe in yourself always, be brave always
Empathy and kindness be your muses
Young at heart, keep some giggles inside
Own failure, then rise up, be resilient
Unique, only one of you in the world
Thankful, gratitude are desirable attributes
Integrity is a solid base of character
Family, friends and god be your inner circle
Understand your purpose, live a meaningful life
Love yourself, love others, just love, love, love
Entered: "Acrostically I Stand Tall" contest
Sponsor: James Edward Lee Sr
Written 23.07.2019
Placed 3rd
Meditation...
Is medicine for the soul. When you...
Navigate through the seven body chakras, and
Delve inside yourself, it gives you
Freedom from stressful thoughts and feelings, and
Unfettered exploration of the terra incognita. Your...
Lungs expand as you inhale, and your...
Nebulous mind becomes clear once again. So relax...
Exhale deeply from your mouth with each breath in, and...
Savor the soothing, quiet...
Serenity
ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: James Edward Lee Sr. (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written: 07/20/2019
G golden motifs enamor a brown tapestry
I in galore of grace, a head is held high.
R resplendent glory of the tallest creation
A ascending in attitude, seeks a heavenly sky
F feeding on forage of leaves beyond reach
F farsighted big eyes, browse twigs on trees.
E emotions all silent, with no sound to screech.
S stature so lofty, elongated slender neck
T towering long legs, gallop free and wild
A ambling Savanna plains, predates of lions
N nose and tongue, both in length reconciled
D down to extinction, their numbers on decrease
S strong but enchanting, they are symbols of peace.
T tangerine patterns, in unique genes installed
A 'African Gentle Giant' that's how Giraffe is called
L lanky but charming, an evolution of hybrid soul
L Leopard spotted coat, perhaps a tall Camel stole!
20th July 2019
Sponsor James Edward Lee Sr.
Contest ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL
A-ttachment
F-or
F-ellowmen
E-verywhere
C-ares
T-enderly
I-n
O-verflowing
N-obility
Contest Name: ACROSTICALLY I STAND
Sponsors' Name: James Edward Lee, Sr.
Contest Judged: 8/6/2019 5:57:00 PM
2nd Place
A monumentally tall, flame-resistant tree;
Sequoia can achieve heights of between 150 and 280 feet,
Elevations no other tree can reach.
Qualifying it to be the world’s tallest living organism,
Unparalleled in nature's kingdom.
One of the oldest life forms on the planet
Individual trees are known to be over 3,000 years old,
And it's believed some have lived even longer.
Taller than a 26-story building a
Redwood tree’s girth is what truly makes it a giant.
Expanding to over 35 feet across, its thick trunk is
Encased in a bark up to 3 feet thick!
(Acrostic)
07,18,2019
ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: James Edward Lee Sr.
I certainly know you can't miss
Seeing just how
Thrilled I am feeling
And the joy knowing
Now you love me and one
Day you will be my wife
The love we share
And the joy our
Love brings us will
Light the path of our lives forever
Acrostically I Stand Tall Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: James Edward Lee Sr.
7/17/19
F orever dreaming of mountains
E verest towering them all
E ven in daydreams I picture
L ong legged eager strides as I climb
I mpressive trails that are winding
N owhere to go but up and up
G ear in hand steady for the trek
E very step a meditation inspired
V agrant cares parked at ground zero
E nduring dwindling oxygen
R eality only a breath and courage
S erenity a state I believe of mind
O ften just slightly out of reach
T oday peace is on this mountain
A live and gloriously well
L oud is its chant as it echoes
L onging to soar Everest heights
AP: 2nd place 2021
Submitted on July 17, 2019 for contest ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL sponsored by JAMES EDWARD LEE SR - RANKED 1ST
Dishearten me if that is your will
I have seen countless others dance in your shadows
Abandoned, alone within your grasp
Bested through your touch
Exhausted they fell
Too tired to two-step to the beat of their own hearts
Empathetic eyes closing before me for one last time
Silence replacing their laughter
I remember all too well
Have you come for me now?
Alas! I will not dance and fall to your touch!
Twirl around with the thoughts in my mind
Entertain yourself with my childhood pain
You etched those memories there
Obnoxious thief that you are
Unhand me, I don't care to dance
Acrostically I Stand Tall poetry contest
Sponsored by James Edward Lee Sr.
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