The sapphire seas
show in seamless
turquoise spread
the perfect poise
of unique aquatic
equanimity of enormity
harmoniously sparkling
lilting luster
of cerulean sky
reflection echo
resonates with
cobalt whisper
of waltzing waves.
Platinum periphery
embroidering embellished
lustrous lattice
of drifting cloud
corrugated clumps
suffused with
silver sunrays
of cupid’s arrow
adoringly enticing
entrance overtly
the ancient mariner
to embark upon
a new voyage
of attrite atonement
for he has left
in supercilious stupor
the seventh sea
unsailed.
He drifts desolate
with disquiet trepidation
in quandary qualm
on the clarion call
of swaying uncertainty
lurking latent
in languor swells
of steamy sea
the archaic essence
of his forlorn life
anchored enamored
on senile shore
the quaint ship
sails sanguine
from antique quay
of safe sanctuary
on southern wind
blowing beguiled
with perfumed promise
the serene soul
serenades content
to the tranquil tune
of the shredded sail
silently promising
to take him
to his new home
harbored beyond
the seven seas.
Adoringly, she stares at you,
trusting that you will see her through,
her rescuer from direst straits.
So at your feet, she patient waits.
The master’s children first are fed;
bewildered not by what He said,
she knows her place, but doesn’t care.
She’s certain there’s enough to share.
A Canaanite does thus inspire
the object of her great desire;
In Tyre no less, not synagogues -
great indeed, the faith of dogs…
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musings on Matthew 15:21-28
I will sing to you in Russian
Recite to you in Greek
Converse in any language
That you deign to speak
I will follow you through Hades
Protect you from its fire
Look at you adoringly
Object of my desire
I will save your seat
While you enjoy the dance’
Protect you with my shield
Defend you with my lance
I will walk on hot coals
If it brings you delight
Wrap you in my cloak
To warm you in the night
Willingly and freely
I pledge to do all this
For the merest brush
Of your lips in a kiss
I will conquer mountains
Eschewing any fame
Each and every act dedicated
To the glory of your name
So come and sit beside me
Let me feast my eyes
Entrance you with my wit
Seduce you with my sighs
All this I do for the great joy
And the precious right
To escort your person safely
To your home tonight
I think in rhyming couplets
As I anticipate
The gentle goodnight kiss
As I leave you at your gate
And hope, like me,
You yearn
And dream
Of my swift return
Shine on, dusk and dawn, shimmering shore, creatures explore
Ecstastically, rhythically, excitedly, substantially…playfully in harmony
Adoringly and in loathingly ways…sharks, eels, and other intriguing, but aggressive sea creatures share the ocean with humongous, gracious whales, dolphins of desire and delightfulness, and many fish and living things of that wild and free nature…
Oceans drift on, sun and moon reflected…
Freedom and chaos entwine, resurrected…
Shallow and deep…nothing in between…
Empathetic waters below low and up above
Radiance and abyss clash together and seperate the living from the dead
Emboldening the weak, feeble and unstable in heart
Nostalgic and memorable to the sea floor to the surface
Imaginative and spontaneous
Tidal waves soar — hope and happiness in store
You and I swimming together…all the more…
A friend is a bright sparkling mirror,
since long with pride I have hung on my wall.
It does never lie to me, I adoringly admire,
always helps me face my world at distress call.
A friend is the seamless sky over my head,
brings down sunshine and rains of need for me,
spreads out for me stardust strewn dream bed,
in daylight shows me the path I often fail to see.
When in the surging storm of life I stray far,
find no one to show me the way and take care,
a friend appears as the shining pole star,
maybe not always seen, but for me it’s there.
A friend cheers me up when I am listless,
makes my sagging spirit soar up high,
kindles the unselfish candle in dreary darkness,
helps me cross the tough terrain when I try.
A best friend is a beautiful precious gift
from benign benevolence of God’s grace I get,
I would never lose even if away I ever drift,
pray He makes me worthy of friendship at the outset.
__________________
August 2, 2022
Contest : Friendship
Sponsored by : Beata Agustin
Lost in the moment, so perfect, complete;
gazing adoringly, flush with the thrill.
Waltzing, she stands on her daddy's two feet,
all else on pause now, just time standing still.
Gazing adoringly, flush with the thrill.
He is her hero; his armor shines bright.
All else on pause now, just time standing still.
Staves off the heaviness, holds back the night.
He is her hero; his armor shines bright.
Gone are the shadows, abandons all care.
Staves off the heaviness, holds back the night,
darkness receding as he rocks her there.
Gone are the shadows, abandons all care;
With perfect small hands, she clings to his coat.
Darkness receding as he rocks her there,
holding her gently, a lump in his throat.
With perfect small hands, she clings to his coat;
waltzing, she stands on her daddy's two feet.
Holding her gently, a lump in his throat,
lost in the moment, so perfect, complete.
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for the Rhyming Pantoum of Five Stanzas Poetry Contest
sponsored by L Milton Hankins
written on 05/06/2022
I faced this man looking at me
He said you’re handsome and cute
Your face emits intelligent sparks
You’re bold and flagrantly frank
Voice vibrates with confident tunes
You’re logical, at times tangentially crank
Body speaks ego-leaning language
You’re charismatic with urban elan
Eyes encase dreams, at times tears
You’re caring and adoringly magnetic
You’ll soon meet your love
Elated, I looked real close
Saw this man in the mirror.
June 23, 2021
Contest : Surprise Me
Sponsor : Charles Messina
Sunset evolves into a praise sight of holiness.
Above everything, love elevates the sublime.
Serenity would ensure our abiding happiness.
And into infinity, we play and adoringly rhyme.
Above everything, love elevates the sublime.
Mindfulness is a gift bestowed by a gracious fate.
And into infinity, we play and adoringly rhyme.
Shades shine every day owing to the golden gate.
Mindfulness is a gift bestowed by a gracious fate.
It's pretty crucial to sate a deep breath of fresh air.
Shades shine every day owing to the golden gate.
No question around life; let us all come along if we care.
It's pretty crucial to sate a deep breath of fresh air.
Serenity would ensure our abiding happiness.
No question around life; let us all come along if we care.
Sunset evolves into a praise sight of holiness.
Written: May 19, 2021
Enormously elegant damsel
In all fine arts does excel
A subject of many a marvel
Verses have ideas novel
Fond of devotional travel
Unique style does bedazzle
Adorned with natural jewel
Of twin eyes with sparkle
Classic looks with twin temple
Adoringly awesome dimple..!
Pure heart and radiant grace
Enamouring charm like Goddess
Full of enigmatic prowess
At times can be a tigress
Diva like quotient oozes
When stands amidst flora branches
Seems a noble alien from space
As all virtues are ace
Many great acumens I assess
Soon bestow her super success..!!
Ever enchanting with her tone
Tinkling sound of anklet shone
In the group shines alone
Such is the superb phone
Adds charm the ice cream cone
As she perfectly poses in zone
A doyen auspiciousness prone
Want to verse moving in drone
Capturing all her traits golden
Hats off to my Goddess Goshen..!!!
Agape Hill
When the silvery moon drips Ouzo,
And our chilled glasses are angelically full.
May I ever wanton be~and hope our desires,
forever to fulfill!
My red, long, hair ~ flowing with gleaming
golden-hues,
A star-filled sky above us,your smile so
adoringly bemused.
We collapse happily, high on our hill.
Be star-still this night, lost in each others
twinkling eyes.
Lovingly quiet and oh, so very still.
Shhh...
Hush...
Promise to tell no soul of our secrets.
High on love on Agape Hill!
May 29, 2020
Noon PST
Poem # 1,299
A saddened self overly sad
clinging to life, barely glad
in world surrounded blessed mad
screaming thoughts screeching add.
Why you’re yelling no, no more sad.
to me, you think it matters that?
well it doesn’t and you’re not my lad
dare not be pushy, not my dad.
My assaulted emotions beg stop this raid
this bully’s act of parenting paid
enough i reject your mischievous aid.
just leave alone just leave me laid.
Leave my loathing self just lone
with my first toys and new phone
absorbed into incandescent game tone
movies with popcorn and ice cream cone.
Loneliness purging joy to fade
estranged i remained with autumn shade
tempered tantrums taught tis trade
might to misery to manic made.
This tonic sadness linger and creep
concealing its presence i adoringly keep
my messed mind mourns the more i weep
mumble and tumble the more i want sleep.
See me; don’t just look at me.
Gaze into my warmth. . .adoringly.
Don’t utter words when the eyes can say so much.
Trace my face with your tenderest touch -
to love me like you mean it.
I’m your Aphrodite; handle me with care.
Let soft fingers linger in my golden locks of hair.
You are my Adonis; in the same way that I worship you,
ignite romance’s spark in me anew!
Yes, love me like you mean it.
Press your mouth to mine, but gently at first.
Imagine that I am a fine wine for your thirst.
Take your time imbibing me; the sky still has some light.
Savor me through twilight; then we’ll drift into the night.
Please love me like you mean it.
If you do these things, you’ll have no regret.
We will have a night never to forget.
Time is fleeting, and all too soon
we’ll rock away the night to passion’s tune
if only you but love me like you mean it.
Dec. 15, 2019
for Julie Leigh Rodeheaver's 'Love Me Like You Mean It" Poetry Contest
*Image of Santa Clause, Charlie Calvin by Giphy.
The Glass Orb
In an e'er thus oft agitated contorted crystalline world,
Unconsciously being tinseled by the energies that transpire,
Flurries of fakery enshroud the encircled glassful menagerie.
Indifferent minions from habit, obey the traumatic turbulence,
Revolving in every-which-way of an inescapable no bars prism.
Liquefied mirage a wintry desert of horned camels and pine dates.
Nevertheless, calming ceremoniously exhibits, abruptly emerge.
Ambiguity surrenders gracefully, necessitating the delusion,
There exists a well-treasured keepsake immortalized in a globe.
Adoringly exposed glittering peepers to overindulge in disbelief,
As a seasonal passage liberates a once boxed stored wonderment.
2019 November 25
*1st Place*
A Brian Strand 4 to 14 line
~~Brian Strand: Judged 2021 August 08
*1st Place*
Stuck in a Christmas Globe
~~Bobby May: Judged 2019 December 12
Bleeding as purple as the Ravens jersey with pride
A city so welcoming, fittingly and adoringly...
Labeled "Charm City," and "B'more"; this city is much more!
There's no dull moment or sight
ln this wondrous place. There's so much to see!
Most definitely livable...and not "rat-infested"!
Orioles tweet for this "Birdland" at the break of dawn
Receptive to tourists with open arms. Just like...
Every American city, imperfect, yet always prosperous!
Date written: 11/10/2019
I wrote this poem about 3 months ago but forgot to post it.
Spoiled rotten with chocolate and flowers
Passionate, prolonged, sultry kisses
On her lips, her blushing cheeks; upon her brow
It's tantamount to her dying and going to heaven!
Looked at adoringly and caressed so snuggly
Each and every day; he treats her like a gem
Definitely a kind of love to be envied!
Date written: 11/08/2019
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