Best Brod Poems
Family ties welcoming with warm bliss
midst kiss and hugs of every brod and sis
contagious laughter of exuberance...
exude our ancestral house we can’t miss.
Thus, in passing by an ancient abode
its garden full of ferns, and weeds-bestowed
decrepit roof whispers “I need repair”
we just sighed at the load along the road.
Evoking forlorn beyond grandeur-state
ramshackled porch hides against rusty gate
while antique door bearing rosette design
shows golden staircase railings of great weight.
Touched by the sight of the pitiful site
we know in our hearts, we should do what’s right
as now, we behold through our van’s window
home we pray* as our faith's dome of delight.
*2Thessalonians 1:11 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power.
July 18, 2020
2nd place, "Decaying House" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 7/19/2020.
Join me in my wondrous tea-sipping spree
Along scent of chamomile, wafting free
To celebrate health of wellness degree.
Let’s have green tea of therapeutic reign
Offering calmness from work-pressures’ strain
While savouring great pleasurable gain.
How about mint tea midst contentment bliss?
Let’s drink to that with fellowship we can’t miss
As we welcome replenishment from Brod and Sis.
There’s herbal tea with refreshing flavour
Its detoxifying might has won our favour
We always seek along exuberant fervour.
Oh, here’s milk tea ready to quench our thirst
We thank God* that in His bounty, we’re nursed
So we can share with gracious zestful burst.
*1Timothy 1:12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.
February 9, 2023
2nd place, "Tea Time" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Natasha L Scragg; judged on 2/8/2024.
3rd place, "Stirring my tea" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Fire Bird; judged on 1/9/2024.
3rd place, "PREMIER CHOICE no 1188" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 2/18/2023.
last night I slept in a closet
with my coat made of tangerine desires
and visions of distant permafrost
last night I remembered
white noise in her voice
buried hopeless in a bureau of disdain
the apartment on rue Fontaine
has fallen into disrepair
embraced by anarchist movement
embraced by emerald seaweed
embraced by quicksand swirl
embraced by golden doll hair
and transformed itself
into the roar inside the hourglass
last night I slept in a foxhole
with ace of spades stuck in my teeth
with joker hidden in my sleeve
last night I woke up to the music
of orchestra playing at the riverbed
to the cry from the valley of the rivets
there is no time for purple parables
as rocking chairs bring eyes to my tears
they bring the winds of mortal gestures
they bring the equations
they bring the reveries
while my co-existence
remains a mystery
“Oh holy night…” “All is calm, all is bright…”
Divine hymns echo soothing chimes of grace
Reverberating hopefulness’ delight…
Amidst miraculous truth, faith does embrace
Christmas is the Lord’s gift to human race.
Prince of peace came for Emmanuel* role
Serving as loving Saviour with His best
Eternal life He offered freely whole
Ensuring triumph of heavenly quest…
Christmas brings hope midst giving-sharing zest.
Festive celebration, sublimely grand
Christmas finds its essence in thanksgiving bliss
Radiating peace onward to promised land
That cheers everyone, being Brod and Sis
With kindness, mercy, care no one can miss.
“Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” kids shout
Carols linger once more, and soon to fade
Yet, Christmas spirit still prevails, no doubt
While revival worship reigns, being prayed
Praising CHRIST for Whom season is arrayed.
*Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
December 29, 2022
August 10 Scripture Meditations Based on Ezekiel 18-24
Key Verse – Ezekiel 20:11 And I gave them my statutes, and shewed them my judgments, which if a man do, he shall even live in them.
MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME YOUR STATUTES
Thank You for giving me Your statutes midst authoritative declarations
To show me Your instructions
Along Your righteous directions
For the strengthening of my biblical convictions.
Thank You for giving me Your statutes midst heavenly wisdom
To usher me to You kingdom
Along Your sovereign Christendom
For the effectiveness of my spiritual freedom.
Thank You for giving me Your statutes midst divine guidance
To lead me to Your assurance
Along Your constant attendance
For the certainty of my genuine repentance.
Thank You for giving me Your statutes midst timeless truthfulness
To hedge me around Your graciousness
Along Your sanctifying holiness
For the fruitfulness of my blest faithfulness.
Thank You for giving me Your statutes midst eternal agreement
To train me according to Your achievement
Along Your consistent accompaniment
For the beauty of my sacrificial attainment.
Thank You for giving me Your statutes midst continuous blessings
To lead me through Your enhancings
Along Your loving pressings
For the enthusiasm of my worshipful praisings.
Thank You for giving me Your statutes midst triumphant bliss
To make me rejoice by Your goodness with Brod and Sis
Along Your sweet fellowship despite worldliness’ hiss
For the vibrancy of my relationship with You I cannot miss.
August 10, 2022
Self of mine, blest by the Lord so gracious
may you find yourself gratefully joyous
as well as worshipfully victorious
optimizing breath’s worth, indeed precious.
Assured with life eternal as Christ’s gift
you’re privileged toward celestial lift
having been reached-out from transgression drift
for divine transformation’s wondrous shift.
Through your faith in the Saviour, you’re now freed
to serve gladly for His glory indeed
against selfish entanglements and greed
overcoming lure of worldly stardom breed.
Prevailing in your spiritual nature
blended well with mercy and truth’s feature
faithful, steadfast in Holy Ghost’s venture
be fruitful in your compassion-gesture.
Awaiting commendation for works’ best
stay humble in the Master’s powered nest
yielded to His will midst surrender-zest
while getting near temporal journey’s rest.
See you, dear self of mine in heaven’s bliss
where great miracles we can reminisce
and savor grand fellowship, not to miss
forever* praising GOD with Brod and Sis.
*Revelation 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
September 20, 2021
2nd place, "Letter to your future self" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 10/17/2021.
With endowed human rights, I feel so blest
expressing jubilant gratitude’s best
that throbs midst triumphant worshipful zest
praising God for His love of mercy-crest.
Optimizing human rights, I do cheer
dear special child overcoming his fear
toward finish line of milestone so clear
as I hide my eyes, battling to shed tear.
Enjoying human rights, I hear the bliss
of soul commending every Brod and Sis
while trying to lift from burdens’ abyss
those needing help, since courage-zeal they miss.
Fighting for human rights, I can’t ignore
pleas of abandoned kids that want to soar
above mendicancy and begging chore
though struggling against selfishness’ war.
Practicing human rights, I empathize
while listening to friends, heaving out cries
giggling likewise when they burst glee’s surprise
for miracle-stories of Christ’s supplies.
Valuing human rights, I respond now
prayerfully fulfilling servant’s vow*
of reaching-out as the Lord does allow
by faith, pleased to have His divine “wow.”
Ecclesiastes 5:4 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.
October 22, 2021
Edited on December 3, 2021
2nd place, "Human Rights" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Robert James Liguori; judged on 12/10/2021.
My ever dearest Brother,
You and I belong to a loving family
Who pays premium to mercy and truth*’s partnership
and considers paramount
the wise blend of love and justice…
Thus, toleration midst compromise
versus accommodation along conflicts
is prudently considered.
Thanks for gently reminding me
this vital Dad and Mom’s virtue-sermon
when you caught me in a quandary
only both you and I knew,
apart from God Himself…
Now, I want to reiterate such to you
grateful that we were taught to do what’s right.
I love you, my dear Brod...
…and yes, I believe that
you can’t do such
senseless, stupid thing
if you’re spiritual…
especially that we were raised
not celebrating Halloween.
*Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
October 18, 2019
2nd place, "If I were your brother" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Bobby May; judged on 10/30/2019.
Joyous holidays, wondrous indeed
Family reunions of loving bliss
Meeting together gladly as agreed
Every member promised never to miss~~~
Now, each heart reaches for dear Brod and Sis.
Though our scheduled fellowship is virtual
Warmth of Christian spirit does brightly glow
Caring hugs felt with God’s grace so actual
While blessings to share continually flow~~~
Making us thankful* midst pandemic blow.
1Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
December 17, 2021
Edited on January 20, 2022
1st place, "A STRAND (1058)" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 1/24/2022.
Johann Stamitz baptised Brod
in the Mannheim court he trod
WIth Carl Anton en famille
a musical dynasty 'tres facile'
Christmas hails the Saviour’s birth
heralding good news to earth
gracious peace midst wondrous mirth
hope against contentment dearth.
Christmas brings God’s gift so grand
blest life of eternal brand
triumph toward promised land
while sharing love’s caring hand.
Christmas reigns to soar with bliss
as kindness warms sublime kiss
reaching-out for Brod and Sis
thoughtful prayer not to miss.
*Luke 1:14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his (Jesus Christ) birth.
December 22, 2020
3rd place, "Podium placing promise(2)" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 12/31/2020.
Oh longest time it seems yiv dreamt, me Mausoleum Man,
Coffed in Mummy's charnel home stove 'round your stonewings' span.
You Monk brod in yar bunkous cell, 'tween sellow stone sainwalls,
All hued in Olden Woldic green by lichen spattered greenfalls.
You Embalm-ee bequested: just unnatural light for me;
So acid lamps cast all he's shades and the flotsome seeds of 'is swampless trees.
'Fore Lindo it seems he writ naivic skrit, entranslatid his laundrous floor;
But en wake of 'is ex-excavation, e'll read none of 'at the same, nevermore.
“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it…” Psalm 127 of the King James Bible
God’s love props home where we belong
There we hear Mom’s sweet caring song
As kindness secures joy of heart
Braced upon Dad’s fortress-rampart.
Christ's peace reigns above dearest home
Under mutual respect dome
Exuding warm forgiveness-bliss
Ending conflicts of Brod and Sis.
The Saviour guards our home so well
Cheering souls inside prayer-cell
Soaring freely toward faith flight
While reaching-out, bearing hope’s light.
Our grace-anchored home is so blest
Where members share with all their best
Since the Lord builds relationship
Midst compassion-filled fellowship.
April 2, 2022
2nd place, "Form L - Lay - New: Theme on Home" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 4/3/2022.
September 16 Faith in God Bible Meditations Based on Daniel 4-5
Key Verse – Daniel 4:2 I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.
FAITH IN GOD WHO KEEPS ON WORKING TOWARD US
God keeps on working toward us by His good signs
Midst His decrees to which everyone resigns
Where His wonders manifest His greatness-ensigns
For our faith to thrive as we abide in His perfect designs.
God keeps on working toward us by His sanctification
Midst His holiness along our eternal salvation
Where His righteousness prevails in our transformation
For our faith to perform through His power’s action.
God keeps on working toward us by His truthfulness
Midst His Word counselling us against deceitfulness
Where His wisdom reveals vain foolishness
For our faith to learn from His Scriptures’ steadfastness.
God keeps on working toward us by His driving might
Midst His hand ushering us for reaching-out delight
Where His stewardship grants us to serve in His light
For our faith to increase along prayerful plight.
God keeps on working toward us by His authority
Midst His assurance while we exalt His marvelous purity
Where His throne reveals to us His sovereign majesty
For our faith to submit to His security.
God keeps on working toward us by His peaceful bliss
Midst His promises for each of us, Brod and Sis
Where His seal marks us that we are His
For our faith to testify of His love from our hearts’ abyss.
God keeps on working toward us by His care
Midst His compassion that we should share
Where His love glows through the Gospel we declare
For our faith to continue growing in His divine welfare.
September 16, 2025
November 2 Faith in God Bible Meditations Based on Luke 23-24
Key Verse – Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.
FAITH IN GOD WHO ASSURES US TO BE WITH HIM IN PARADISE
God assures us to be with Him in paradise of eternal salvation
Midst our faith’s trust in His sacrifice toward our regeneration…
There, forever we can praise Him for our everlasting redemption
Through His compassion for us despite our fallen condition
God assures us to be with Him in paradise of glorious heaven
Midst our faith’s response to His Word, powerfully proven…
There, forever we can thank Him that we are absolutely forgiven
Through His sanctification toward being spiritually driven.
God assures us to be with Him in paradise of triumphant worship
Midst our faith’s partnership in discipleship…
There, forever we can honour Him along His fellowship
Through His offered relationship by His friendship.
God assures us to be with Him in paradise of peaceful bliss
Midst our faith’s strength by His Word we should never miss...
There, forever we can stay in His love from mercy’s abyss
Through His care that binds every Brod and Sis.
God assures us to be with Him in paradise of radiant holiness
Midst our faith’s priority to seek His righteousness…
There, forever we can enjoy His presence with graciousness
Through His pardon along His tender mercies and kindness.
God assures us to be with Him in paradise of wondrous light
Midst our faith’s sight instilled with His truth’s delight…
There, forever we can behold Him brightly since there is no more night
Through His illumination along His omniscience, purely bright.
God assures us to be with Him in paradise of praise-filled cheer
Midst our faith’s vision, verily clear…
There, forever we can abide with Him, seeing Him always near
Through His inheritance for us whom He holds dear.
November 2, 2025