Best Blissful Poems
Dedicated to Timothy Lee
Joy harnessed from soft internal lightness
was pulse promised with attraction’s might
and sealed blissful bound by our first kiss …
with lips our hearts found their home address
Our emotive blessings deafen my questions
and ease my perception’s limitations
for you are my parceled Eden freedom …
our haven structure is couple completion
I chose marbled strength upheaval plans
that thru change I might someday know your name
and realize you like I breathe in nature …
no matter your season, it reaps my pleasure
For the first time in my heart’s entire life
I’ve no need to incite change thru strife’s design
and limp again within my dreams scorched rubble
to find my soulmate while my pains struggle
The gift of quietness, sometimes ignored,
may go unclaimed throughout our busy day.
Unless that time of stillness is embraced,
we'll miss our joy to share in the reward.
The gift of quietness- its silent song-
can play to calm our weary hearts and minds.
The empty silence spreads tranquility
to balance yin and yang where they belong.
The gift of quietness- its emptiness,
grants fullness of an aura without sound
that soon uplifts the spirit once again
to face our busy lives with happiness.
May 17, 2019
Form: (Only 1st and 4th lines of each stanza rhyme).
This may be a new form invented by Timothy McGuire and
given the name BOOKEND RHYMES by Andrea Dietrich.
blue sky
sun blinks under
a blanket of soft clouds
lighting up the sapphire heavens
with bliss
Bitsize Contest no 64 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Line Gauthier
May 14, 2023
In God’s perfect time
their hearts tied by love divine
now wondrously bear marriage contract seal
upon sublime altar date
conquering pandemic’s threat
through faith in the omnipotent Saviour
along His supreme sovereign approval
midst parents’ delightful consent and jubilant favour…
Blissfully expressing “I do”
the couple triumphantly expressed
their blessed marital vows~
~he in his preacher’s assertive voice
~she by her melodious tone
declaring faithfulness to each other
and support for one another
before witnesses: the church congregation, families, friends…
Reverberating music, “Household of Faith”
accompanied officiating minister’s spirited prayer
as ceremonially, they are clothed as one
and bound together scripturally
to live as one flesh*, fulfilling God’s will in their lives.
To the newly weds: Alvrich and Jade
we joyously celebrate this day with you
thanking the Lord for your lives, brought together
by His infinite purpose, marvelous plan, and gracious power
while entrusting you as a couple to His goodness
in building your home and ministry
all for His honour and glory.
*Matthew 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
February 23, 2021
For the days grow old,
As do we
I search for this woman
It was meant to be.
I found that woman,
Which is you
So, I searched my heart
I found this to be true.
For I shall hold your love,
With blissful joy
To me, you have been
The blessing I had asked for.
For now, it is time,
To tell the world
Having you with me
Was love to be shared.
If time were to end and suspend us here
my gladness would evoke excited shouts
for here peace radiates its presence clear
and removes life's muzzle of puzzled doubts.
I now know how blissful contentment feels;
like paradise has surpassed ideals.
"Bliss like thine is brought by years;
Dark with torment and with tears."
Emily Bronte - Sleep Not (1846) st.1
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often, I am in the throes and agony of my mind
I am tortured and each day I grapple with sad thoughts
that pinion and shackle me to the past
with anchors unyielding, yet beautiful
with memories vibrant and ever and immortal . . .
and in meditation, I look beyond the firmament
to a heavenly utopia where there is only stillness
a celestial unearthly place divine
a paradise, tranquil and lovely
where I sojourn in serenity . . .
and there, lissome and graceful I glide- a butterfly
I float and drift among ethereal emerald trees
yet, the foul besmirch of my past follows
all those shadows that restrain me
but the beauty beckons me . . .
I wish for silken repose and to rest my mind of thoughts
to dream- to sleep and slumber in total stillness
but, in dreams I struggle with the past
so in blissful contemplation
I find my peace in my quietude . . . .
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May 21, 2018
Poetry/Free Verse/Vibrant, Blissful, Quietude
Copyright Protected, ID 05-1024-942-21
All Rights Reserved, 2018, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest, Eight Word Challenge
sponsor, John Hamilton, Judged 2018
Second Place
Submitted to the Premier contest, Vibrant, Blissful, Stillness
sponsor, Unseeking Seeker, Judged 02/25/2022
Fifth Place
A gaze guided by the tender currents of your heart
You have always seen the world as complex folk art
Rose-colored glasses are not necessarily a bad thing
Tinges of amber hues reveal what your future will bring
Eyes incredibly deep warm pools of sugary brown
Incandescent reflections below a mesmerizing crown
Sweet secrets softly whispered into the gentle breeze
Welcomed exploration for a soul to zealously appease
Symphonies of serenity where sighs find tranquil release
Your gracious existence majestically compels inner peace
I’ve to climb the formidable mountain of life,
the summit to be reached on the track of strife.
I surrender to the designed will of the Almighty,
in His prescribed intent I repose my trust entirely,
for I know unstinted faith will pave the path for me
and I shall find myself on the peak of joy surely.
The tumultuous ocean of existence I need to sail,
the last anchorage waiting I'll find without fail,
I'll kindle the beacon of hope at the edge of time,
in the stormy sky I’ll see the silver-lined clouds climb.
In the dark night the pole star will shine bright,
guide me in ordained course to the destination right,
the divine light will take me to the shore of liberation,
where I'll be suffused with enthralling sense of exultation.
The darkness in the pasture of suffering I’ll illumine
with aura of the supreme having thousand sun’s shine,
find in the depth of gloomy soul lotus bloom bright,
the candle of selfless altruism laced with love I'll light,
see it radiate divine rays with the glow of God’s grace,
perceive in euphoric heart the blissful sublime embrace.
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Written : December 30, 2020
December 23. 2021
Contest : Beatitude Rhyming Poem
Sponsor : Beata Agustin
Brilliant brushstrokes of a masterly mind,
golden glimmers of a scarlet sunset emerge
glinting glorious gossamer glow...
viewing vermillion twilight poignant portrait
etch enchanting serene solitude,
peaceful Palms sparkle tender tranquility...
opalescent ocean inspires bliss.
Written: July 04, 2023
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A respected river, your holiness sublime.
Purifies within if we let your essence seep.
From the powerful mountains, you climb
Pious and deep, it cures thirst spirits, creep
We all joined in a loud wave of ovation.
Farmers and anglers exploit it commonly.
Before you slowly dyke into the ocean.
Your pristine oceans are just heavenly.
Favoring even those who have sinned.
I've begun to write a tale of keen people.
Your purity is lovely, a river so revered.
You arose from the depths of a steeple.
Quenching the thirst of souls, from the abyss.
Peasants and boatmen, united in bliss,
Your presence is a source of joy and peace.
As we gather along your banks, we find release.
But as you journey toward the endless sea,
Our hearts ache, as we agnize you must leave.
Yet your holiness remains, forever to foresee
Waters, so pure, cleanse our souls, we believe.
I once
dreamed a dream
that made my soul dance
singing loved ones into my spirit world
Entering my essence in gentlest of ways,
enlightening my heart with their truths and their love.
an ethereal mystical magical dream that uplifted and cherished me.
One of my most memorable soul people returned to apologize
I gladly embraced her, she was glittering, bright light, but I knew her.
My soul knew her. I told her I forgave her of course.
The next arrived to assured me that I could not have stopped her from
Taking her life; it was hers to take, not mine to protect.
She consoled and soothed me.
Her essence was a reminder that even suicides are
nurtured and protected in heaven.
My heart was enraptured to see my third visitor in this visitation dream.
She had been so confused and unwell in the end; decrepit even.
I had never known her this young.
She was gorgeous. Thrilled to see me as I was to see her.
A person who had always preached I should be proud of myself,
and live my truth,
she gave me a heads up.
She has been watching and she is proud of me.
Best dream ever.
It has surpassed all of my other wonderful dreams.
One of three of my most blissful spirit-inspired dreams.
Written 2-17-2019
Contest: I Dreamed A Dream Sponsor: Silent One
A distant star in twinkling gleam
Twinkles thoughts in which I deem
Your starry eyes
I'll travel now to planets far
In dreams that take me where you are
In blissful skies
Dawn will find you in my arms
And bring to me all your charms
My sweet sunrise
5-28-2020
Triple Stanza Couplet Tail-Rhyme Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Charles Messina
Fragrance of a rose, within our heart grows,
soul feeling each sigh, with a mindful eye,
blissful in the boat, that God Himself rows,
flowing in free float, bidding fears goodbye.
Love’s readymade, in God’s heavenly glade,
where vibrant and aglow, in stillness slow,
with debts repaid, in stream of joy we wade,
soul steps retrace, till who we are we know.
There’s nothing we do as bliss beats renew,
treating with affection, both friend and foe,
our aura glistens like fresh morning dew,
as breath by breath we feel God’s grace endow.
Simple is the path, we so tread upon ~
Weaving thread of love, each moment reborn
Come and walk with me on miracle mile
It will enhance all your senses
Bringing tingling sensations throughout your body
Making your your soul feel so good
The meaning of life will be understood
As we walk
All your worries will drift away
Feeling beautiful warmth
From the suns luminous rays
It’s a journey to happiness
Where we live on forever
Flowers are singing
Birds are dancing
Trees are playing
It’s amazing to see
Entertaining guaranteed
The flow of the aroma
Play sounds of a violin made from Cremona
Once we reach the end up ahead
We will come out brand new my friend!