Apprehended Poems

Painful paradox

Heavily guarded heart, 
wearily navigating life.
Like a fugitive,
invariably primed,
for that final day,
to be discovered,
apprehended, 
imprisoned eternally. 
Snapping shut like a bear trap,
only able to be opened,  
by the strongest of love.
The kind of which,
only transpire in dreams.
If you dare, 
to let your heart free.
The most painful paradox.

Justice for the Birds

A crow, a raven, a grackle, birds so dark, 
were apprehended in the park.
They stood in a line-up.  They were caught.  
Which was the grackle?  Which was not?

Locked up, they were - a bad assumption.
What they need is not redemption.
They just need another trial, 
A guilty snow-white dove, meanwhile, 
sits in the sun and wears a smile.

All Praise-praise Hallelujah to God Elohim most High I am Energized

All Praise-praise Hallelujah to God Elohim most High I am Energized

He held your hand as you descendant
Energy cloud un apprehended
Swimming through the birth canal
Birth out physical
You are now spirit, energy incased in skin
Heavenly body now wrapped in vessel
Cursed from the womb to wear this skin suit
Cursed to live alive, yet saved cleanse by grace
Of Jesus Christ birth to live to die
To rise again victorious glorious
All Praise-praise hallelujah to God Elohim most high

All Praise-praise Hallelujah to God Elohim most High I am Energized


4/5/2024
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. © 2024

THE ARTIST-POET

the
   emotional 
apprehended
into
    experience
by
the sensual
instinctive
  impulse

patterns
& recurring
         contoured
shapes
open
&abstract
coelesece
the active
    extrovert
with
the introspective
in
a contrasted
                        personality

Morose Christmas

Not everybody is having a safe and joyous Noël
Not all are enjoying a holy and holly jolly Christmas
Many people find themselves living in pure Hell
In countless countries, civilians are apprehended en masse
They are under sporadic and constant bombardments
Brigands violate the rules and the Ten Commandments.

Many people find themselves living in pure Hell
They are under sporadic or constant bombardments
Not everybody is having a safe and joyous Noël
Bandits violate the rules and the Ten Commandments
In countless countries, citizens are incarcerated en masse
Not all are enjoying a holy and holly jolly Christmas.

Copyright © December 2023, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved.
Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poems.

Reception

RECEPTION
variants
  appear
widely admired
then
disappear
in
face
of human
      passion
transformed
by
sense&
intention
as
conscience
 & rage
  awakens
shaped
by
visual space
reminiscent
transmuted
by
  experience
&
willed
  ordiliness
apprehended
then
suspended
in
meditation
&
natural
intutive
   disposition

Why Are We Here

Nostalgic angst… 
keeps on gripping my soul 
while apprehended by the question:
"Why are we here?"

Yes, I confess that my soul repents 
for wasted opportunities and chances I missed
toward functional learning
along healthy vibrant well-being...

Yet flash back scenes
eventually make themselves vivid 
while presenting significant persons
though I neglected, but have helped shape 
my personhood to become who am I today...

Throwback episodes
now linger while my heart strives
to be conquered with joyful reminiscences 
each striving to a show a precious memento
that I am here for a purpose: to be a blessing to others...

Reflecting on catching up-pursuits
I must move on triumphantly
as faith* in the Lord empowers me
for meaningful ministerial path of reaching-out
marked by great encounters beyond mere survival.

*Romans 5:1 “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

August 12, 2023
1st place, "Why are we here" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker; judged 8/20/2023

The Vegan Cannibal

Every law enforcement official out on patrol,
was desperate to capture The Vegan Cannibal,
so named from a note left with one of its victims,
leading to a series of murders that terrified every vegan.
It read, "I am a cannibal who does my best to eat healthy, 
and vegans are the healthiest of all my desired meat.
Only a true vegan will yours truly eat.
Nothing artificial, no preservatives, mostly fresh food they consume.
Vegans are the healthiest and tastiest meat I have ever known,
so bid all of your vegan associates a hearty farewell,
should they cross paths with yours truly, The Vegan Cannibal."
The Vegan Cannibal was never apprehended, but its reign ceased,
when the vegans began consuming mass quantities of junk food and meat.

Once Upon An Unravelled Thread

Once upon an unravelled thread
I travelled to the very end
To live the story that you said
And make true what was once pretend

Looking for the happy ending
Once upon an unravelled thread
Fixing flaws that needed mending
Beyond closed eyes safely in bed

A hedge rowed path just lightly tread
To knots that held my breath suspend
Once upon an unravelled thread
I lived a life I could defend

Inch by inch as I descended
Through years that lay in wait ahead
Apprehensions apprehended
Once upon an unravelled thread

Life of a Man Repented Is Eternally Pleased-

LIFE OF A MAN REPENTED IS ETERNALLY PLEASED-

Such is the life of a man
Whose very essence is pleased
God has ordain eternal life through Jesus
Such is the life of a man
Coming out of the womb a sinner
Repented, Heart and Soul apprehended
Such is the life of a man
Whose very essence is pleased

6/6/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2022©
TRIOLET

Response As Apprehended Driver

Abiding by the rules I comply
Believing they help every gal and guy…
Consider my excuse not a foolish alibi
Duty-bound, to policies I rely...

Efficient and effective driver can’t deny
Following orders does intensify
Great orderliness upon avenues long and high
Hoisting peacefulness midst traffic-caused sigh…

I am so sorry; please forgive my attempt to fly
Just to beat the deadline, verily nigh…
Kindness I ask; “You’re pardoned!” may you reply
Laws to observe and fulfill; never to defy…

My heart seeks conflict-resolution; yes I try 
Now, thanking God’s intervention of prayer* ally...
Optimistically learning lesson on obedience, thereby
Paying fines by the Lord's supply.

ABC and Monorhyme

*1Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order. 
February 12, 2022
4th place, "DMV Poetry" Writing Contest
Sponsored by Matt Caliri; judged on 2/14/2022.

Crime Dont Pay

Crime Don’t Pay
Limerick: by Miracle man
October 5 2021

I once knew a man named Billy Bob,
who would borrow, five finger, and rob.
Apprehended with this loot,
he donned an orange suit,
stamping car tags is now his day job.

Purple Handed

He tried to clutch hold of
and grasp the grapes on the vines,
ripe and hued purple.

But his clasp was broken
as he was forced to inhale
the insecticide spray 
ejected by overhead drone. 

It was triggered by his motion,
to glide and soar
over the vineyard 
dumping its toxic spray.

With a gasp and loud call out for help
he was apprehended, and 
caught purple handed.

Don John Has Been Caught

Don John attempted to flee the country.
Soon, he was apprehended
and will pay for his crime.

based on the play "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare

Antonio Thinks Cesario Is Sebastian

The law authorities apprehended a man named Antonio.
I have never met him before as he is someone I don't know.
He contends that a while ago, he gave me some money.
Now he wants it back to pay for bail that would set him free.
Antonio kept calling me "Sebastian"; this seemed like an oddity.
This action suddenly got my mind to be thinking.
Is it possible my brother survived the ship sinking?

Based on the play "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare.

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