Sometimes writing poetry is my mistake,
Better to embark on a large cargo ship,
Which will take you to Tahiti or Honolulu,
Better give candy to a blue-eyed schoolgirl,
Sometimes writing poetry is my mistake,
Better to cook a chicken with lime,
Better to read the confessions of Saint Augustine
Or spend the afternoon at the movies with people,
Sometimes writing poetry is a strange mistake,
Especially never think that we have talent, genius,
Better to visit Lisbon or Patagonia,
Listen to fado with the Big Dipper.
Parfois, écrire de la poésie est une erreur,
Mieux vaut embarquer sur un grand cargo,
Qui vous conduira jusqu’à Tahiti ou Honolulu,
Mieux vaut offrir des bonbons à une écolière aux yeux bleus,
Parfois écrire de la poésie est une erreur,
Mieux vaut cuisiner un poulet au citron vert,
Mieux vaut lire les confessions de Saint Augustin
Ou passer son après-midi au cinéma avec des gens,
Parfois écrire de la poésie est une erreur bizarre,,
Surtout ne jamais penser que l’on a du talent, du génie,
Mieux vaut visiter Lisbonne ou la Patagonie,
Écouter du fado en compagnie de la Grande Ourse.
Friendship – a seamless sky,
far too complex to gauge or delve.
At times like the early rays of morn,
it fills one with joy.
At times like a gentle breeze,
it cuddles and cossets.
At times like dark clouds,
it overcasts the mind.
At times it comes blowing like a gale,
sweeping us off our feet.
At times it sprouts like a seedling,
growing out into a tree, giving shade.
It blossoms like a Night Queen,
diffusing in the air, a heady scent.
At times like the plaintive notes from a flute,
it saddens the soul.
Like a rainbow it may swiftly vanish,
or remain like a beacon,
guiding us when storms rage.
In darkness, it burns like a candle.
In loneliness, a sweet presence.
At times so silent
At times so very eloquent
Finally like an unfinished tale,
A fond memory,
A lingering scent
Like the life sustaining breath
It remains…..!
August.2. 2022
~ Placed First~
Resubmitted for Brian Strand No. 1199 Poetry Contest
Friendship Poetry Contest
Sponsor – Beata Augustin
Seeds of Gratitude
Scattering seeds of gratitude
Grows roses of thanksgiving to God
6-30-22
Contest: Thanksgiving
Sponsor: Beata Augustin
Lord, heart brims with beaming gratitude
For the bliss of beatitude!
June.30.2022
Syllables, 9 and 8
How many syllable Counter
Thankfulness Crystalline Poetry Contest
Sponsor – Beata Augustin
"... let not your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded. "
2 Chronicles 15:7
nurses nurture- nascent nameless necessary for needs* nourish souls ...
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May 11, 2022
Poetry/Monoku/nurses Nurture
Copyright Protected, ID 05-1454-605-11
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest Work Perspective Monoku
sponsor, Beata Augustin, Judged 05/22/2022
First Place
diligent duty demands dedication and decisiveness
May.9. 2022
Work Perspective Monoku Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Beta Augustin
No. of syllables-sixteen
a new day has dawned
my heart croons in pure delight
my soul waltzes with joy
January 29, 2022
For " Newness Senryu"" Poetry Contest
Syllables (5-7-5) checked by HMS.com
Sponsor: Beata Augustin
I stand at the edge of the precipice
And ponder the meaning of life --
The greediness, bullying, and prejudice
Our world riddled with hate and strife,
I think about my reason for being
Here in this specific place and time
Wondering why so many are unseeing
The pleasure of life on earth is sublime.
Then, I realize it depends on one’s place
One’s religion, one’s politics, one’s race,
For many people life is an uphill climb.
They spend most of their life fleeing
From grime, gross poverty, and crime.
Daily they struggle for their very being
Sometimes facing down a gun or a knife
And many make the ultimate sacrifice.
I stand at the edge of the precipice
And ponder the meaning of life.
submitted to "Life Is" Poetry Contest
June 26, 2022
sponsored by Nayda Ivette Negron Flores
SECOND PLACE WINNER
"Beatitude Rhyming Poem" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Beata Augustin
written November 8, 2021
I forgot to remember Poetrysoup DOT com
I forgot I had a poetry addiction
Therein is a truth: we can cope with boredom
Away from USA, without internet, Data, "airtime" ...
So, I decided, after 9-11 Anniversary, to pop in
Lisa is a friend; Beata Augustin is an encouraging Christian!
Arjun Jangid is a brother from our India-Motherland
While we wander - with wunderlust? - far from home
Remember and Re-Member; re-enact as in communion
Far from recall itself, there's depth in remembrance
As Jesus said of Bread and Cup (Living Manna & Water):
Do This In Remembrance of Me; I will receive you unto Myself
Regarding relationship with God;
I talk, I pray, I knew;
Before the benevolents;
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King jubilant justice;
Joy in joy;
Gracious golden God;
~
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Rich respectful righteous,
relationship prayer reciprocal;
Gorgeous grateful God;
~
Grand great glorious;
Remarkable relationship really;
Personal private peace;
~
I talk pray;
Really regarding, relationship;
with God again,
shall always end !
Amen again Amen
9/22/20~ © 2020
For Alliteration Regarding Relationship with God Contest
Sponsored by: Beata Augustin
Merciful and loving Father,
Thank You for forgiving my faults and flaws
and fortifying me with the favor of Your friendship.
I fervently vow to You, my fidelity and loyalty.
I will be Your faithful servant forever,
for You are my fortress in times of great fear.
Sovereign Shepherd, You offered Your firstborn Son
as a sacrificial savior for the sins of mankind.
I will follow in His footsteps, forgiving others
as You so frequently save me from my failings.
My Divine Father, my Friend, my God,
I'm fond of feasting on the fine fruits
of the Holy words offered to Your fold...
the fealty of Your devout flock, and I face my future
with forbearance, as prophecies are being fulfilled.
September 1, 2020
Alliteration Regarding Relationship with God
Sponsored by: Beata Augustin
"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee;
and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee;
when thou walkest through the fire, thou shall not be burned;
neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Isaiah, 43:1,2 King James Bible
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Thank you Lord for always being my rock and anchor,
holding my hand when I whispered, "I am afraid, Lord,"
and carrying me in your arms when I am broken.
Nothing can destroy my faith in you Lord, and
kneeling in prayer I proclaim my forever dedication,
see my tears Lord, these are my tears of thanks.
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June 25, 2020
Poetry/Acrostic/THANKS
Copyright Protected, ID 20-1262-885-03
All Rights Reserved, 2020, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest, Thanks Acrostic,
sponsor, Beata Augustin
Second Place
Year Twenty Twenty-Four,
they will choose one,
within a special group-
right now, just twelve;
another five in training, wrapped this year,*
will graduate as women astronauts.
These novel astronauts
are moonwalkers-
twelve of some thirty-eight are brave women.
Whoever thought,
way back in 'sixty-nine,
a female would set foot upon the Moon!
So, NASA's Astronaut Corps
set its goal- and not too long from now,
this will be true!
She'll wave to us,
leave footprints on the Moon
as done by men
so many years ago.
How proud we'll be
to see her standing there-
"a giant leap for man"-
now woman too!
February 23, 2020
~2nd Place~
Contest: Tribute To Women
Sponsor: Beata Augustin
Judged 04/22/2022
*2019
Ref: https://www.space.com/who-will-be-first-woman-on-moon.html
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