How may the seer be seen,
in a mirror without sheen ~
thoughts we birth being the veil,
the brew we drink, though it’s stale?
Thoughts operate in space-time,
desire, the ladder we climb,
which we need to vaporise,
if Self we would realise.
The thought of God is not God.
Love dawns only when we nod,
not thinking but becoming,
flame of bliss in heart humming.
Silence therefore holds the key,
the way our Self we may see,
as awareness self-aware,
having nothing to declare.
Ego death is what we seek,
that plugging energy leak,
heart porous, empty and thawed,
we stand naked before God.
Everything gone, Self remains,
beyond space-time, free from chains
and when we see, then we’ll know,
light of our Self’s bright white glow.
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork." Psalm 19:1 of King James Bible
Nature of God’s handiwork
poised with divine artistry
such is firmament at night
marked by celestial grandeur.
With heavenly treasure glow
stars radiate hopeful bliss
midst dreams of prayerful wish
whispered along fervent faith.
Then during dawn, sky looks blest
showcasing vibrant daybreak
as great sovereign handiwork
presents light of diverse hues.
Delighting with grateful heart
I am serenely enthralled
by vast canvas up above
made alive through source of life.
October 9, 2024
2nd place, "Form J - Jueju (untraditional)" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 10/11/2024
August 27 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Lamentations 1-3
Key Verse – Lamentations 1:9 …O LORD, behold my affliction: for the enemy hath magnified himself.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR BEHOLDING OUR AFFLICTIONS
Praise be to God for beholding our afflictions:
Hoisting us from hellish heat
Helping us with His heavenly host
Handling us against hardening howls
Holding us upon His hedging heartiness
Healing us along His health-hewing hands
Lamentations 2:9 Praise be to the Lord for
leading us with His vision so:
Vivid with His Biblical view
Victorious by His blessed valour
Vocal along His best against vanity
Virtuous building us through His verities
Valuable by His bestowments, vanquishing vileness
Lamentations 3:22 Praise be to the Saviour for
His mercies and compassions that fail not to:
Lead us to His light
Love us midst His liberty
Lose us with His leadership
Lift us despite our longings and losses
Link us toward His lasting lessons of life. Amen!
August 27, 2024
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2024©
Some say I am dismayed;
Yet I behave, in such a way;
I am voiced, choice, chosen;
Beholding the life I am saved;
It’s the jest of things;
In the mixed of sins;
Brought with a price, been once forgiven;
I am voiced, choice, chosen;
Beholding the life I am saved;
Oh, it was so nice of Him,
Righteousness of Him to die for me
For He Himself was sinless
I was graced and favored
Embraced in forgiveness
I am a child of the King, who sits on the throne
He whom never leaves me alone
It’s the jest of things;
In the mixed of sins;
Brought with a price, been once forgiven;
I am voiced, choice, chosen;
Beholding the life I am saved;
Some say I am dismayed;
Yet I behave, in such a way;
I am voiced, choice, chosen;
Beholding the life I am saved;
4/26/24
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2024©
I came unto you broken
Now I'm taken remolden
World won't be holden, me...
I am no longer, shattered and broken
I am beholden
Whole
4/23/24
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2024
Alas sweet clover
by chance she looks over
Could it be
that it's meant to be
then our love will be beholden
11/1/21
Written by James Edward Lee Sr © 2021
Nature’s never made
A thing of a second grade,
So a birdie said.
The least, there’s one side,
Its beauty wherein abides,
Howso it’s decried.
Rose lovely is born.
Of seers that see world is shorn
That abuses thorn.
Flowers have their spell,
So does leaves’ beauty as well,
Not everything’s smell.
Cut out, man, thine grin,
Flowers they’re in shades of green
That adds to the scene.
Cute looks moonlit night,
But moonless’ no less delight
That lets stars shine bright.
No dearth of beauty,
What lacks is beholding eye—
Eye that loves it nigh!
_______________________
Musings |45.08.2019|
Topic: beauty, nature
Poet's Note: Each tercet is in a Haiku form
As I amble along, a trance me shakes
an immense silence, I fear, my tread wakes
A respite from angst in an oasis of rarity
my stroll in timelessness and spirituality
A joy of mind dancing in thrill and ecstasy
lulling my soul into a winsome reverie
Forget me nots calling for vernal breeze
heartseases blooming, poundering throbs I seize
Love in a Mist promising a golden summer
a stunning pallet! a peerless paintbrush to colour
Morning glories, beauty and forbearance
flowering souls, no void and time for abhorrence
Marguerite Daisies dropping a curtsy to shiny sun
a night retreat, then paths of charm to run
One rare of gems from The Master of the Universe
poets ever carving its ineffable beauty in verse
Artists blend their appealing hues and rising perceptions
a work of Art of emotional power and pure impressions
Beholding in awe and gratitude such a bliss
many of God's grace and blessings I miss.
Radiant veduta* of the celestial city
enthralling with shades verily wondrous
highlighting glorious hues
tints glowing midst heavenly splendor
perfectly-blended colors…
With the Scriptures’ presentation
recorded in Revelation 21
Lord Almighty showed
panoramic vista so clear
…“that great city… out of heaven from God.”**
Through the eyes of faith
I behold the beauteous grandeur
surpassing painting’s inspiration
marvelous divine cityscape
believing that there --- I can eternally dwell.
*a painting of a town or city
**Revelation 21:10 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God.
January 22, 2020
Honorable Mention, "STRAND SELECT H..." Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 2/9/2020.
J-ust
O-pen
Y-our
C-losed
E-yes
S-eeing
A-nd
B-eholding
A-nother
L-ight
O-utside
Topic: Birthday of Jhoyce Sabalo (February 23)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
Beholding God* through faith’s bright assurance
I’m humbled midst divine worship’s delight
Praising Him, grateful for His appearance
Through the Holy Spirit’s abiding might
Along sweet communion and prayer plight.
Inside the Lord’s blissful blessed fellowship
Warmed by His offered love-relationship
My soul receives triumphant revival
Fortified to obey Christ’s leadership
Serving Him with sacrifice-upheaval.
*Psalm 54:4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
June 15, 2019
S-ee
H-ow
E-arth's
I-lluminate
L-uminosity
A-bates
M-ist
A-s
Y-ou
A-wake
B-eholding
E-arly
L-ucid
L-ight
A-new
Topic: Birthday of Sheila May Abella (December 21)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
I
Behold Him; keep beholding Him
Six decades: how to be Christian
It is He who paid for my sin
I am cleansed by imputation
II
My soul's asking, Have you seen Him?
Yes! His face in all colors, skin ...
That's how simple to be CHRIST-ian
Saved by GRACE: grace to behold Him
III
Behold Him out-loving Creation
Gives and gives more than all who live
Spirit, help me ever see Him
Help me Food, Home, Child - behold Him
Beholding the Glory
Believe and you will see His glory
Believe and receive His glory
Beholding the glory
and the story, and His story is in your hearts
believe and received in Jesus
Beholding the glory
Seek and you shall find
Release not that is bind
Beholding the glory
Believe just believeReciece and receive
Go forth and rise above
Come to remian in the love of, the love of God
All grander and nurtured
Beholding the glory
Receive and still believe receive
Beholding the glory
5/6/10
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. ©2010
Beau’s beautiful belle is in the optically ocular ophthalmics of the spectator’s spectacle spectation
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