Best Beauteously Poems
They weave, they weave
They weep and they weave
Smarting under the persecuting whips -
Verbal, literal or carnal whips
They weep, they weep.
Locust-like they swarm the streets
To reach the factories before the sun settles well
In its diurnal rounds.
There are no circumstances unavoidable
Reach they must the gates at the hour final….
Sartorial gladiators they are
Salary they draw but in the
Etymological sense- they are well off
Enough to buy salt.
Eagle-eyed lustful look
Do the ups and downs of their physique hook -
Surveying the geography of their constitution
And the lecherous bosses or carnally starving colleagues
Devotedly concentrate on each continent
And ready to pay compliment
Only if they are crowned with the sovereignty to discuss
Issues that make the gynecologists blush!
Penelopes of the modern times,
Your hands transform loan-sharks
Into pot-bellied, globe-trotting tycoons.
These textile Sheikhs
When their family or female(s) sneeze
Millions and millions they unsqueeze
As if they are sylvestral leaves
Falling beauteously in the vernal breeze!
But alas! These helicoptered and villaed
Villains, as if through the alchemy of a vile wand
Into penniless paupers transformed
When the Midas-hands entreat them
To get exchange for their tears and sweat.
All big talks, fountains of philanthropy run dry -
And they weave and cry
They weave and cry!
Cry no more, Penelope, weave no more,
Never will your Odysseus come
Cease weaving, cease embroidering.
Yet the dream-laden Penelopes
Weep and weave,
They weep and they weave!
They weep and they weave!!
Categories:
beauteously, sympathy,
Form:
Rhyme
Join me with glee in my marvelous baby educational spree
To study human body, also called anatomy
Midst simple biology along humble theology:
Praising God* for being disease-free, praying for His nod-decree.
Tantalizing eyes I have to witness against vandalizing guys
Nose to smell the awesomely nice – oh, "wowsomely" fries
Mouth that will soon beauteously advise midst the odiously unwise
Tongue thriving for truth to rise, striving despite lies.
I thank God for a relieved heart pressure thru my Mom's care-gesture
Relaxing neck pleasure follows good spine posture
My stomach in love’s enclosure shows my Dad's hand aid-feature
Likewise, I enjoy hair-smoothing leisure midst head rub’s stature.
I thank and praise God since I can stretch and shake my quirky feet
With my parents' help, I can bend my knees as I take my seat
While they tickle my toes along fellowship-heat
Their warm love thrills me; "good day, Sweet, Baby" they greet!
*Psalm 139:14 "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."
October 23, 2018
Fully edited on January 18, 2019
1st place "Baby Face What's You THINKIN'" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by James Edward Lee Sr.; judged on 2/5/2019.
Categories:
beauteously, 3rd grade, appreciation, body,
Form:
Rhyme
Celestial jewel of eye delight
treasure from God Who grants faith’s sight
beauteously radiant, ceaselessly bright
firmament wonder driving astronomic flight
galaxy ornament mystifying constellation gazers’ might
such is my stellar power, reaching from outer space height ---
--- illumining your poetic muse against visual blight!
As a great light* with valued luminescence
star am I affecting solar system’s iridescence
created out of the Lord’s omnipotence and omniscience
from me plants get chlorophyll for nutritious essence
being the sun: electricity source, force of industrial excellence…
such is my triumphant solar experience midst life rays' influence ---
--- sharing with you heaven’s opulence!
*Genesis 1:16 And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
July 7, 2020
3rd place, "Second Chances NA poems of 2020 Part III" Contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 10/6/2020.
Categories:
beauteously, appreciation, christian, god, light,
Form:
Personification
Blessed with God’s wondrous goodness
my three siblings and I* were privileged
to bask in our parents’ graciousness
gladly we indeed acknowledged.
Love prevailed in all corners of our home
may it be North, East, South or West*
securing us well inside haven-dome
where we share family bonding zest.
As kids, we engaged in partnership games
with toys of various shapes like square* forming
along favorite colors and their names
of blue, white, red, yellow** … so heart-warming.
Nurtured to be musically inclined
we sang together joyful choruses
since the Lord has us beauteously designed
into grand quartet*of blended voices.
With less than five* decades of fellowship
midst bliss-filled family extension pacts
we siblings keep in us our warm kinship
thanking God for His marvelous*** acts.
*Word bears or phrases bare the essence of four (4).
**The four colors of our Flag as a nation.
***Revelation 15:3 … Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
February 20, 2020
3rd place, "What's In A Number" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Juliet Ligon; judged on 2/29/2020.
Categories:
beauteously, appreciation, blessing, childhood, christian,
Form:
Quatrain
Beauteously asserting her practical passion for fashion
She dresses up, cognizant of vibrant color combination
Mixing and matching clothes of apt hues’ coordination
Boosting her confidence with their complementing function.
Comfortable covering anchors her fashion’s passion
Choosing quality with budget’s consideration
Wearing what’s best according to her prudent gumption
Midst branded haute couture’s grand promotion.
Oblivious of avant-garde critics’ condescension
She’s well-groomed beyond stylish fashion-passion
Never affected by trending fads’ stiff competition
As she glorifies God Who’s clothed with honour*’s perfection.
*Psalm 104:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.
November 11, 2019
Honorable Mention, "Fashion" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Julia Ward; judged on 11/30/2019.
Categories:
beauteously, appreciation, character, christian, confidence,
Form:
Rhyme
Appalachian Mountains for hiking so awesome
Beauteously inviting while snow-blanketed…
Carpeted with ice, Niagara Falls stop cascading
Delightfully stunning along frozen water display…
Enchanting hot springs in Japan offer healing efficacy
Fascination-sites as macaques soak themselves fabulously…
Grand Canyon midst snowflakes shines radiantly gorgeous
Hoisting hopefulness for trekking, never hampered…
Interesting glaciers in Alaska with roaming moose’ impact
Jubilant indeed, along aurora borealis spectacle, wondrously joyous…
Kindled with serene ambiance is Swiss Alps of gorgeous viewing keys
Lake Geneva offering panoramic scenes likewise…
My birth province, blest by God* with garden terraces’ marvels
Nourishes Winter virtual vacation with gladness along nostalgic nurturing….
*1Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
January 16, 2022
"Modified Double ABC"
8th place, "Winter Wonders Within Nature" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by M. L. Kiser; judged on 1/23/2022.
Categories:
beauteously, appreciation, blessing, christian, god,
Form:
ABC
finding ourselves here
awareness self-aware
ensouling form feeble
sensory touch external
our lower mind stirring
found ego urges rising
oft against conscience
throttling our innocence
reinforcing this torture
veiling love hues subtler
until we became dead
going where desires led
in cyclic joy and sorrow
fearful of the morrow
anchored in narrowness
living in stuporousness
over time we did realise
that love never does size
playful non-judgmental
ever vibrant and amiable
aglow moment to moment
in joy without abatement
continuum heart centric
imbibing currents eclectic
simply flowing like breeze
we embrace and release
when thoughts disappear
as waves of bliss spear
magically and osmotically
vivifying form beauteously
representing flow of life
devoid of ego borne strife
getting to this recognition
we opt for polarity rotation
resting thought fragmented
identity driven and limited
releasing flow of attention
in vibrant void of cessation
wherein in childlike trust go
wherever winds of love blow
with no trace of expectation
as also sense of anticipation
welcoming offered surprise
there being no ego to apprise
whereupon one with universe
aligned with the divine verse
thus in but not of this world
innate blissfulness unfurled
choosing to abide in silence
we rekindle loving innocence
as Gods essence boundless
ever entwined with oneness
this earth is our play centre
where in joy we may canter
mind body but an interface
being breathed by His grace
thus no doing need be done
save exiting ego stagnation
fixated not at any coordinate
tranquil in stillness sedate
melding head with our heart
with all one and none apart
is-ness of being-ness bliss
Gods hand continues to bless
05-March-2021
Categories:
beauteously, life, muse, spiritual,
Form:
Rhyme
“Little Star, twinkling so beauteously bright
I greet you again a very blest night
Enthralled with mirth to see your sparkling light
That beckons me to delight in sky sight.”
“Nice to see you with your starry-stare zest
Oozing along your glowing interest
I saw such exuberance; oh purest
When you sought for my response to your quest.”
“Thanks for the brilliant realization
That you are God’s marvelous creation
Highlighting His omnipotent function
Along His wondrous artistic action.”
“Well, I just affirmed your science know-how
Midst astronomy’s concepts as of now
Blending with Bible facts that truths endow
To illumine as hope and faith allow.”
“Yes, I’m settled with what your are … indeed
To me, you radiate heavenly creed
Pointing me to the Saviour Christ I need
‘The bright and morning star’* my soul does heed.”
“Just keep learning … midst childlike wonderment
Sharing wisdom in loving engagement
While upon your mentoring fulfillment
Exalt the Lord with best-star-achievement.”
*Revelation 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
February 15, 2022
(Inspired by the nursery rhyme, “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star by Jane Taylor
“Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.” By Jane Taylor)
2nd Place, "A Conversation with a Fictional Character" Rhyme Poetry Writing Contest; Sponsored by Natasha L Scragg; judged on 3/2/2022.
Categories:
beauteously, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form:
Rhyme
This is a poetic testimony of a child from an orphanage ...
adopted by loving parents:
Though I look sober, still in the Lord do I indeed rejoice
Grateful am I to hear my father and mother’s voice
With “We love you, dear; you’re a child of our choice.”
As a baby, a lot of things I can’t understand…
But, I’m being trained to trust the Creator Who has perfectly planned
Everything for my life, beauteously grand by His divine brand.
Well, it was sheer triumph of gladness that reigned over my amusement
The very first time I experienced loving home’s engagement…
Yet, please allow me to express sincere “baby-bewilderment.”
So true, I’m puzzled because I don’t have the looks of my Mom and Dad
You can’t blame me if somehow such causes me to be sad, but not mad…
Even if told that the Master wondrously molds me to be a good lad.
Yes, my brain is questioning this present situation of mine…
Hoping that in God’s best time I’ll comprehend His marvelous design:
Why I’m an adopted child, which accordingly is “just fine.”
Now, I’m settled in my adoptive family’s faithful care
While nestling in my parents and siblings’ nurture for my welfare
Thanking them for making me belong with their adoption-share.
Praising the Saviour for my new “psychosocial” identity
I, rescued from abortion, pray earnestly for God’s blessings’ bounty
As I grow up to learn about adoption* and its spiritual beauty.
*Ephesians 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will.
Narrative through Rhyme in extended “Tristich” form
May 1, 2019
6th place, "Baby Face What's You THINKIN' 2" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by James Edward Lee Sr.; judged on 6/3/2019.
Categories:
beauteously, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form:
Narrative
Endowed by God with well-being’s goodness
Bearing image of the Lord graciously…
… They’re my beauteous blessed lady-students
Beautiful beyond ads’ worldly features.
Pleasantly charming with Bible-propped faith
Testifying of their saved, secured souls…
…They exude virtuous peace-elegance
Dressed grandly in their modest apparel.
With loving hearts so ready to reach out
As filled by the Saviour’s compassion…
…They do share with joy and give cheerfully
Enabled by the Holy Spirit’s might.
I thank God for their lives offered to God
Exemplifying Christian virtue-traits:
Respected and acknowledged role models…
…Admired, they’re wooed with prayer by suitors.
Trusting the Supreme Master, they do well
While they strive to show this Scripture’s essence:
“Favour is deceitful, …beauty is vain:
but a woman that feareth the LORD,
she shall be praised” Proverbs 31:30.
November 19, 2018
Categories:
beauteously, appreciation, beautiful, faith, god,
Form:
Blank verse
Acknowledge the call of God through His Word* … always almighty
Believe the beckoning voice of the Saviour … beauteously blessed
Cherish the command of the Supreme Being … compassionately-compelling
Delight in the statutes of the great Creator … directly-driven
Expect for the Master Teacher’s principle … excellently expressed
Follow the Lord along His order … fervently faith-fastening
Give time to Scripture-preaching … graciously good
Hearken to the Holy Spirit’s guidance … heavenly honourable
Ignore not the wise Mentor’s instructions … infallibly influential
Judge along the King's righteous justice … jubilantly just!
*Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
July 17, 2019
Categories:
beauteously, blessing, christian, devotion, faith,
Form:
ABC
Dear Darling Self whom I love with the love of the Lord,
Do remain:
Affectionately amiable
Blooming beauteously blest
Championing care midst compassion
Depending on God Who is dearest Defender…
Enabled to encourage with enthusiasm
Fervently fueled for faith-filled flight
Geared, guarded by God’s grace
Hoisted with His helping hand…
Instructed against ignorance
Joyously jubilant, midst jokes or jeers
Kindled with kindness, keenly knowledgeable
Love by the Lord’s loving liberality while learning…
Maximizing miracles of the Mighty Master midst His mercy
Nourished by His nurturing nature as in Him nestle
Optimizing opportunities to offer with optimism
Propelled along peace-propped prayer.
Quiet despite quirks that question quests
Restored, replenished by the Redeemer’s revival
Studying Scriptures, sharing His salvation-settlement
Triumphant through tests and trials toward thanksgiving
Upheld unwavering, uplifted by His understanding that’s unlimited…
Victoriously vigilant while vanity, valiantly vanquishing
Watched by the Almighty along your weakness
Xenial along X-factor while xenacious
Young at heart yon yehey and yay
Zealously zestful…
I love you, myself, but God* Who knows who you are ~~~ loves you most…
*Jeremiah 31:3 - The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
March 8, 2025
1st place, "Self Love" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Karen Jones; judged on 3/10/2025
Categories:
beauteously, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form:
Abecedarian
in as ordained
we set roll the dice
on shape shifting terrain
to secure the victory chalice
whereupon
either which way
new aspirations arise
in whose pursuit we pray
approaching horizons capsize
whereupon
in timeless time
on desire exhaustion
we feel an inner joy chime
in quietude of blissful meditation
whereupon
our innate innocence
imbibes the nectar joyfully
whilst engaged in divine parlance
enlivening consciousness beauteously
14-March-2021
Categories:
beauteously, dance, joy, life, muse,
Form:
Rhyme
Incessant motion in geometric perfection
Hermetic wisdom: as above, so below
Within form too shines moon glow
Divine feminine, bliss elation
Seasons, tides, menstrual cycle
Goddess is in each breath present
Causation of life forms to be sentient
Energy kinetic, each life pulse a miracle
Inspirations in all hearts, magic of lovers
Enigmatic caress, soul transforming
Suns light, beauteously reflecting
Answering our childlike prayers
Moonlight as Ida, appeasing fire
By her touch, cooling magnetic heat
Vivifying us in rapture, from head to feet
Moon feminine is what propels hearts desire
02-August-2021
Is The Moon Male or Female or Both Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke
Categories:
beauteously, moon, spiritual,
Form:
Enclosed Rhyme
innate aliveness
in both form and void
tango dance beauteously
rotating their polarities
with each breath
birth and death
betwixt an interlude
of love drenched trance
captivates our heart
enlivened by bliss
22-February-2023
Categories:
beauteously, spiritual,
Form:
Free verse