Best Asuncion Poems
V-igorously
E-xpect
R-apture
O-nce
N- egativity
I-s
C-ut
A-way
Topic: Birthday of Veronica S. Asuncion (April 2)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
MADE IN PARAGUAY
In "Asuncion"
the saddest guarania song
is "paraguayan"
TANGO
The father of the porteño tango
he's not born argentinian
he is a son of France...
SAMBA
The samba from Morro Carioca
survived for the world,
Long live Mama Africa...
ROCK
The rock dance, song music
runs wild surprising
on ice rock...
SPEED GONZALEZ
In Juanita canteen
mariachis and tequila
and bursts of laughter...
WALTZ
Oh! if i danced
oh! if I played
the viennese waltz...!
MEET BERNARD ASUNCION
Benevolent
Expressive
Radiant
Noble
Aspiring
Responsible
Dedicated
Astounding
Superb
Undaunted
Noteworthy
Committed
Impressive
Open
Neighborly
Tribute by Curtis Moorman - 15 November 2019
hello soupers... i don't know why the winners' list of 'color my mood' contest has not been published...it is on my contest page though; so for your peace of mind, here are the final results... i'm sure TSP admin is taking a look at any tech concerns that may have occurred during the final locking of this challenge...
congratulations to all winners!...see you guys in my new contest; please follow all rules to qualify... thank you for supporting my creative endeavors!
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COLOR MY MOOD
Contest Judged: 5/30/2025 7:03:00 AM
Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud | Send Soup Mail
See Contest Description
Place PoemTitle Poet
Contest Winner Medal 1 White Andrea Dietrich
Contest Winner Medal 1 Aquamarine Bernard F. Asuncion
Contest Winner Medal 1 ORANGE Lyric Man
Contest Winner Medal 1 Aquamarine Constance La France
Contest Winner Medal 2 Grey Craig Cornish
Contest Winner Medal 3 Grey Sotto Poet
Contest Winner Medal 3 Aquamarine Maclawrence Famuyiwa
4 White Regina Mcintosh
4 Orange Anne-Lise Andresen
4 White CayCay Jennings
4 Grey Troy Greece
4 AQUAMARINE Paula Goldsmith
5 Red Subimal Sinha-Roy
5 ORANGE Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan
6 White Shinsaku Ashida
P-erfect
U-nity
R-emains
I-n
T-he
A-ctivity
Topic: Birthday of Purita F. Asuncion (April 4)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
ON THIS DAY: Friday, April 5, 2019
WELCOME! NOVICES! POETS POETS POETS POETS POETS !AUTHORS AUTHORS AUTHORS!WRITERS! WRITE ON!!
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Number #5 Placement in Contest
The First Annual Poetrysoup Convention Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Line Gauthier
Tonight the sky that once
became a blackboard of my
dream gradually loves the dark.
The vast black heaven in the
night of sorrow is the haven of
the twinkling stars.
But their brightness is
diminishing.
They somehow make my heart
happy
For I am made to think that they
give succor to me
They grieve over my reproach.
On this similar hour of the past I
held her hand
As my lips gently touched her
forehead.
On this same time too
I warmly hugged her
And she responded with a sweet
smile at me.
Sweet moments of how I really
loved her are boxed in my
memory.
Someone already owns her,
Like her heart that has
previously forgotten, I will also
disremember our love.
Tonight I see the starry sky,
The sound of waves that crash
onto the shore is forlorn
And the wind of the night has
indisposition.
Enough to feel the final pain she
had given me
And the last love song I offered
to her.
Translated by Bernard F.
Asuncion from Jez Rico Cuenta's
HULING KUNDIMAN
B-old
E-legance
R-espects!
N-ever
A-bandons
R-everence!
D-ignity
F-or
A-ll
S-ouls
U-nderlines
N-ascent
C-onfidence
I-n
O-mnipresent
N-ativity
(BERNARD F ASUNCION)
E-nglish breakfast is substantial,
L-ike ham or bacon and cereal;
L-ife is happy with a sliced bread,
E-gg of the chicken brings cool head;
N-ice wellness although doesn't last,
A-im not to skip English breakfast.
Topic: Birthday of Ellena O. Asuncion (March 28)
Form: Acrostic Couplet
P.S. IT’S POETRY WRITE ON WRITE ON CONGRATS TO MY FELLOW POETRY SOUPERS PART 3
Many thanks to you selected poets;
Of sharing your whispers from God, tho you didn’t know it;
Each letters and each word;
Reads so very dear and well;
Joys of your souls cheers;
Covenants of choice, reading your voice;
Blessing peace be still;
Please keep writing your skills;
Rhyming verses blessings of course it’s…
• Andrew L. Baffi 397
• Andrew Provan McIntyre 206
• Angel L Villanueva 348, 391, 436
• Angela D. Crabtree 220
• Angom Amy 80
• Aniruddha Pathak 408
• Anisha Dutta 179, 252, 303
• Ann Patricia Gilmour 25
• Anna Wright 234
• Anne E Sangster-Keeley 135
• Anne Marie Currin 51
• Annette "Sam" P. Kauffman 29, 44
• Annette R. Hershey 354
• April carter 214
• Arina Fish 451
• Arturo Michael Marcano 100, 83, 91
• Avijeet Das 367
• Barbara Barry-Nishanian 296, 297, 364
• Beata B. Agustin 292, 320, 400
• Benjamin Toney 207
• Bernard Chan 200, 45, 48
• Bernardo F. Asuncion 196
• Beryl Edmonds 245, 298, 355
• Besma Riabi Dziri 13
• Betty Jo Legros Kelley 256
Memories sweet, a joyful, bright affair,
Your show of laughter banishing all care,
Love surrounds you with gift beyond compare,
Elegant spirit shining ever near,
Now celebrate with happiness sincere,
Every good wish throughout this coming year.
©bfa031425
(Birthday of Mylene Asuncion)
D-edication
I-n
O-ccasion
S-imply
D-elights
A-nother
D-utiful
O-fficial
A-s
S-cribe
U-ses
N-atal
C-onnotation
I-n
O-ne
N-ame
Topic: Birthday of Councilor
Diosdado E. Asuncion, Jr (November 16)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
N-eatness protocol cleans
I-nvisible dirt of the devil;
K-illing the pandemic plague
K-eeps one from being
I-ll.
G-et neatness protocol
I-nto the glorious victory;
O-bliterate the vicious
V-irus of morbid mystery.
A-pply the health standard,
N-icely use the alcohol;
N-ew normal now employs
I-ts neatness protocol.
By Bernard F. Asuncion
Topic: Birthday of poetess Nikki Giovanni (June 07)
Lazy steam climbs from paper cups
Mornings drip slow, thick with silence
Numb fingers curl ‘round warmth and wait
Overhead lights buzz, half-awake
Pauses brew peace in bitter sips
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by Bernard F. Asuncion
Contest Title: ABECEDARIAN IN FIVE Poetry Contest
Date of Poem: June 11, 2025
1st Place
I remember you,
Like now that I'm all alone
watching the coming waves that
seem to be lively and are
wanting to land
Where I stand in silence.
The world is quiet beneath the
serene sky
The melodious wind blows
obsequiously
Like the former you who were so
gentle to me
You were the tranquility of my
mind and my feeling.
The water is cold when it
touches me
It's so sublime to my body and soul
Like your lips that I always long
for,
My happiness that I earnestly
desire.
I remember you in this very
moment
When the birds are up in the air
Their singing is music to the ears
Like your voice that brought
soothing melody.
I remember you in this very
hour
How can I forget your memory?
When my treasure is your image
That I keep within my heart and
my mind!
Translated by Bernard F.
Asuncion from Jez Rico Cuenta's
NAAALAALA KITA