Composing a hymn, a verse,
I swallowed the universe,
freezing the frame, as it were,
where nothing at all could stir.
In time stretched stillness thus poised,
no longer by thought forms toyed,
energy within humming,
I sensed chords of bliss strumming.
Peace became bliss, love and light,
expanding for heart’s delight,
thus making worlds manifest,
where we now dwell in light jest.
Many say “Our past determines our future”,
How true!
However, our past was once our future,
Now let me know what has changed so far
Imagine a fine conduit looping form,
over front and back, splitting us in two,
within which bliss currents, both cool and warm,
in time stretched silence, pulsations renew.
This show of delight, by day and by night,
fixates our fickle attention within,
God’s grace gifting us the boon of clear sight,
even as bliss beats prance on our skin.
Poised at heaven’s gate, in stillness sedate,
essence of presence inhales love’s incense,
reshaping fate, as nodes within gyrate,
effusing joyously our effulgence.
Truth eternal is stranger than fiction,
of rapture borne by benign bliss friction.
Ripley’s 2021 - raven atop the burial of masks
12/29/2020
I.
Once upon a midnight dreary,
while I pondered weak and weary…
Quoth the raven, “Nevermore.”
Edgar Allan Poe The Raven
II.
Robert Ripley would travel the world looking for oddities.
2020 was surely one he wouldn’t pass up.
The world came to the proverbial him, instead.
The Munro and Corbett mountain peaks contest
Current events dictates social distancing
Squire Cavendish was expecting some protest
Twenty four paired challengers were competing
Marshalls prepared alerting the contestants
(Isolation bubbles strictly adhered to)
Reiterating the rules and enforcements
Alarmingly, a small protest did ensue
Squire’s bombastic tone and presence did inflame
As an incendiary device would exploded
Worldwide interest in the media game
Above newsworthy helicopters hovered
Now eagerly awaiting developments
Protesters in numbers increasingly spread
Mainly due to many safety infringements
Disappointed challengers away were led
9/28/20
Five words Mountain. Squire. Current. Events. Exploded.
PANTOUM Believe it Or NOT-I LOVE EVERYBODY- -
At my old place of employment for many years
I was in charge of the jobs start up meetings
and in this informal business meeting
my start up salutations prompts was this starting with I Luv everybody
I was in charge of the jobs start up meetings
not jokingly, sensually, nor sexually speaking but humanitarian... but hum
my start up salutations prompts was this starting with I Luv everybody
being a ‘zero' tolerant work place one person was offended
not jokingly, sensually, nor sexually speaking but humanitarian... but hum
and in this informal business meeting
being a 'zero' tolerant work place one person was offended
At my old place of employment for many years
offensive discrimination mmm,,, imagine this
Why? can't we as people love as Jesus in spite of the government...
1/2/20
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2019©
Written for class assignment (WIPS) North Omaha Writers Group (NOW)
Hell Is Real! Whether One Believes It or Not!
I heard from someone who consistently persisted.
On trying to somehow “prove” hell never existed.
I talked about God’s word and righteous deeds.
He compared this to man’s failures and needs.
He tried to explain Christ’ death on the cross…
And what it really means to be eternally lost.
Though God’s word speaks of hell quite often…
A different kind of gospel is what was taught him.
For God so loved the world, he sent his only son.
A sacrificial lamb, is what he would become!
Through him, a way to heaven, the price was paid!
Our sins, for his grace, was offered in a trade!
Jesus clearly warned us of hell and eternal fire.
It’s not his will for us to be there, nor his desire!
There’s a heaven to gain! Don’t be one who misses out!
We all need to focus on what salvation is about!
Through Jesus, we can all escape
hell’s eternal flame!
By accepting unmerited grace,
through HIS precious name!
Will you join me? Let’s humbly bow before Jesus
and confess our sins!
Then the reality of God’s righteousness
will surely begin!
By Jim Pemberton 05/23/15
Read Romans 3:23 and 6:23
I've never been so appalled
By such a sudden shock!
When ev'ry plan is strictly stalled-
Like Luck lies in a Lock.
A powdered nose makes way for prose-
Try to relax; it's not that bad.
But it's not fair, and God, he knows-
Just think of all the Love you've had...
Believe it or not
He swore by the day he sighted the earth
This step he took
Was not aimed at piercing anyone
But to show his appreciation
At exactly the time (or on time)
Had he known the blessed wouldn't be pleased
With this gesture
He would have
Hands down
And waved for naught
'What are my mistakes'
He asked
Cos his heart is mixed
This mind is now full with mix feelings
The memory of strange letters that gloomed at his eyes
Believe it or not
He had never wish for anything
If nothing will make him live a simple life
And meet his Creator in good shape
Then he will be satisfied with that hope
Than a hope of something
Where he wishes for nothing
A.O
U nderstandably pleasing everyone is not possible. She wrings her hands
f or even under the best of circumstances, those who wish to take
o ffensive will, ranting and raving, howling at the moon, ****-kissing
A ny plastic image stuck to a dash-board, paying the piper.
r eally, is it any wonder hellicopter head lights are taken for
e rrant space ships, even Ezekiel saw a flying wheel
S uspended within a wheel, and we all know, the Bible is the word
o f God. Are you going to argue with that
R easoning? really? like well, just because Leary was on acid
e ven Hindi yogis saw levitating laghimas
a nyway, she says wringing her hands
l believe in them!
Beleieve it or not.
Accomplishing your goals will never stop.
Doing your best will help you prosper through any quest.
Saying no to failure will help you ease under pressure.
Saying yes to knowledge will help you thrive beyond college.
Being in a religion will help you make the very best decision.
Believing in God will never be a fraud.
Saying no to no to not will help you reach beyond the top.
Believe it or not.
Believe it or
not.
Me accomplishing my
goals will never
stop.
Me doing my best will
help me through any
quest.
Me saying no to failure
will help me ease under
pressure. Me
saying yes to
knowledge will help me
thrive beyond
college. Me being a
christian will help me
make the best
decision. Me
believing in God will
never be a
fraud.
Me saying no to not
will help me get over
the
top.
Believe it or not
Religion is a funny thing
worshipping a name,
interpreted in different ways
but basically the same.
The rules are from an ancient book
which tells you what to do,
all questions sent to heaven
but the answers come from you.
Most advocating peace and love
throughout the human race,
so clearly there is something wrong
for this is not the case.
Our greatest gift is life itself
to be allowed to live,
and saying thank you now and then
does not seem much to give.
Whatever we believe in
a lesson should be learned,
life is a special gift to you
not meant to be returned.
Religion is a funny thing
worshipping a name,
interpreted in different ways
but basically the same.
The rules are from an ancient book
which tells you what to do,
all questions sent to heaven
but the answers come from you.
Most advocating peace and love
throughout the human race,
so clearly there is something wrong
for this is not the case.
Our greatest gift is life itself
to be allowed to live,
and saying thank you now and then
does not seem much to give.
Whatever we believe in
a lesson should be learned,
life is a special gift to you
not meant to be returned.
Believe it or not, there will be a time.
When peace will be amongst all mankind.
Pain, death and violence will be no more.
Life itself will be worth living for.
As for the youth generation gap.
They will honor thier parents.
There won't be no peer traps.
And as for the parents arguments about bills.
Money shall be useless when we get over that hill.
Yes, right here on earth where hatred now lands.
Love will conquer all and take it's stand.
Just as sure as white is the color of the doves.
All shall worship the true God in heaven above.
Just think all the animals will be free of their cages.
Hard to believe that since it has been unseen in ages.
You may have heard these promises before
yet , you have not found.
How peace can come upon this earth once more .
With love, unity and happiness abound.
I believe that there will be a time for by carefully
searching the scriptures you too, can find.
It's found in the bible book of Revelation
Jeovah God is our only means of salvation.
You think I am just dreaming, that it's just all in my mind.
Well. believe it or not there will be a time.
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