Best Circumspectly Poems
Amazed with miracle healings of God
Braced am I to minister by His nod
Circumspectly following path He trod...
Doctor of heart heals* by His love’s power
Easing afflictions thru blessings’ shower
Fortifying health welfare to flower...
Guarding soul midst merciful concern’s care
Hoisting spirit toward good service-dare...
Illness inflicted by sins He can cure
Jesus is His name, my Lord and Saviour...
King of Kings, Physician almighty great
Life-Giver of heaven’s excellent rate
My life He does nourish with values' trait...
Nestling I am in His nursing nurture
Offered to exercise service-venture...
Praying to volunteer in reaching-out
Quieting miseries by fighting doubt
Restoring trust's loss with faith's prudent re-route...
Sharing the Gospel of salvation might
Testifying of His redemption-light
Upholding virtues of genuine goodness
Valuing all tasks by His graciousness
Working toward servanthood faithfulness...
Xenial to needy, offering comfort
Yielded I am to His compassion-fort
Zoomed to doing miraculous effort.
*Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.
January 31, 2019
Edited on March 10, 2020
Abecedarian and Rhyme
1st place, "STRAND CHOICE C..." Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 3/11/2020.
Categories:
circumspectly, appreciation, blessing, christian, god,
Form:
Abecedarian
November 13 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Acts 4-6
Key Verse – Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR
THE FILLING OF THE HOLY GHOST
Praise be to God for the filling
of the Holy Ghost that makes us:
Glow according to His grace
Give through His generosity
Grow by His governing
Go along His guidance
Grab His goodness
Gear for His glory
Grip His girding
Acts 5:29 Praise be to the Lord for enabling us
to obey Him:
Conscientiously, charged by His commandment
Cheerfully, chosen because of His compassion
Continuously, cleansed midst His clemency
Ceaselessly, converted along His challenge
Closely, consecrated toward His cleaving
Circumspectly, changed through His care
Committedly, called for His clinging
Constantly, created for His crown
Acts 6:4 Praise be to the Saviour for teaching us
to give ourselves continually to prayer as we:
Serve Him with His stamp of success
Study His Scriptures by His sovereignty
Stand with His strength of steadfastness
Search along His standard of seeking sincerely
Stay in His settled stewardship-satisfaction with serenity. Amen!
November 13, 2024
Categories:
circumspectly, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form:
Alliteration
"Enthusiasm is nothing more or less than faith in action." - Henry Chester
Let’s be propelled toward achievement bliss
showing faith in action from heart’s abyss.
Eagerly, we step upward, soaring high
reaching our dreams beyond cloudy sky.
We prepare with vibrant readiness’ glow
midst jubilant cheerful heart, always on the go.
Doing what is right while smiting fright
let’s leap with all our might for triumph’s flight.
Fervently upholding truth in our stride
we circumspectly negate foolish pride.
Let’s show well our caring partnership’s best
marked by fellowship along kindness zest.
Optimizing grace with our toiling hands
we enjoy work in spite of life’s demands.
Treading along enthusiasm terrain
our commitment thrives driven by faith’s gain.
With thanksgiving, we let joy to prevail
praising God Whose love for us does not fail.
*Psalms 50:14 - Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High.
June 18, 2024
2nd place, "E Words and Quotation-Based" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Sotto Poet; judged on 6/18/2024
This poem is featured in the book, Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry Paperback – November 22, 2024 by Arczis Web Technologies (Author), PoetrySoup (Author), Mark Pringle (Editor)
Categories:
circumspectly, blessing, character, christian, faith,
Form:
Couplet
Sand of wisdom, I seek for your counsel
since you're prudent in warning against building on sinking sand...
Oh, your choice to interview me is commendable...
well, take these ABCs sands for character-building:
Always take a firm stand whether you're on rocky or sandy ground
Blossom beyond sandy soil if that's the only one available
Carve creations circumspectly using sand in your design...
Dare to do the impossible through God Who made sand everywhere
Explore* more, to learn about the greatness of the sand...
Wow! I am now getting your sandy point...
Are there some more?
Free yourself from getting sandwiched through faith's fortitude flight
Gear toward gracious glow while basking along sandy shore
Heartily share hope as you collect sand for your hour-glass gifts
Instruct about healthy benefits of walking along the sand on barefoot
Jubilantly pursue your dream of painting sunset brightening white sand...
Yes, yes... I will surely publish your advice
May I have your parting words, please?
Keep on appreciating life as gift, bearing in mind sand's vitality
Live along leading of the Lord, leaping high, leaving footprints in the sand!
Thanks so much!
*Daniel 11:32 … The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
November 28, 2022
Edited on March 30, 2024
12th place, "The Interview (2)" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Anthony Biaanco; judged on 4/28/2024
Categories:
circumspectly, blessing, christian, dream, faith,
Form:
ABC
In God’s loving kindness---
Take care of yourself prayerfully
…settled in His graciousness
While you share His goodness
Of blessings’ bountifulness.
By God’s supreme authority---
Take care of yourself serenely
…acknowledging His Word’s certainty
For you to teach with integrity
His truths’ infallibility.
Through God’s sure direction---
Take care of yourself circumspectly
…upheld by His protection and instruction
Before you help the needy in their affliction
Toward triumphant problem-solution.
With God’s perfect wisdom---
Take care of yourself steadfastly
…guarded by His granted freedom
As you lead others to His kingdom
From vanity’s boredom.
For God’s praise---
Take care* of yourself responsibly
…enclosed in His wondrous grace
In proclaiming the Gospel devoid of doubts’ trace
Testifying about redemption and eternal life’s brace.
*1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
July 17, 2018
4th place, "Take Care of Yourself" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger; judged on 7/28/2018.
Categories:
circumspectly, blessing, encouraging, faith, spiritual,
Form:
Didactic
"Time is the thief you cannot banish."
Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978
as God’s gift to treasure along life you value
my essence is functionally worthwhile
granting meaning to every moment
substance midst hours’ impact
vitality for achievements daily
significance in annual reports
quality upon inventory pursuits…
bestowed to be your growth partner
my nature has witnessed you since birth
while the Creator blesses your advancement
midst my watchful calendars, diaries, journals
goading your steps--- forwarding … ascending
commending your milestones with enthusiasm bliss
prodding your spirit to keep on…
having seen you raced with me in beating deadlines
beholding you, praying to the Lord with faith for interventions
how I love to command my clocks and watches to stop
so as to accommodate your requests for “more time, please…”
yes, my heart favours your yearnings toward “perfect time”
believing that such is God’s will, the best for your triumph
never to hurt you; yes…. never…
now, that I’m convicted of a crime, which I’m not guilty of
…accordingly as a thief you can’t banish
to your discernment I appeal regarding these truisms:
culprit am I of aging for those who deny such reality
adversary to the slothful, indolent, as well as to the sluggard
accomplice to fatalists, and “que-sera, sera” fellows
friend to “Time is gold”-driven stewards maximizing my opportunities…
here am I, time*, confronting you; what have I stolen from you
yet, how about your misuse, and negligence to enjoy or optimize me?
*Ephesians 5:15-16 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
November 13, 2020
5th place, "Writing Challenge - Quote Inspired" Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 11/14/2020.
Categories:
circumspectly, character, christian, faith, god,
Form:
Personification
Having commenced in God's salvation grace
I continue* in His sanctification grace
...calling unto Him through His supplication grace
...cleaving to His satisfaction grace
...clinging along His sufficing grace
...communing with Him by His strengthening grace
...choosing to stay inside His settling grace...
Being crucified to Him with His sealing grace
I'm clothed by His steadfast grace.
As His chosen according to His Scriptures' so great grace
I'm circumspectly striving to live for Him upon His straightening grace
...comforted, compassed around His spirited grace
...cared, cheered for toward His serving grace
...commended upon His saluting grace!
*Acts 13:43 Many...followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
March 19, 2019
Categories:
circumspectly, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form:
List
Composed melodic words unfortunate rhymed too melodramatic
Opened a dictionary to find sonorous words
But it seemed odd style
New thought popped up
Stood sentry to the idea
"Tuck in a million phrases"
Affianced to the whisperings of it
Nicked off to the sea shore
Circumspectly I realized a prayer would serve wonders
Excitedly I created a smiley simple note,
Suddenly the gray sky cleared and my heart rested calmly
All that mattered was a priceless HELLO to Humanity.
Categories:
circumspectly, cheer up, humanity,
Form:
Free verse
Ascending toward triumph-pinnacles
We tread circumspectly along life’s race
Optimizing God’s wondrous love and grace
Overcoming temptation tentacles.
Trekking upward mountainous faith-venture
We're replenished fully midst fatigue-bouts
To vanquish distracting doubts’ whereabouts
And prevail beyond weariness’ torture.
Pressing forward by Sovereign guidance
Defying fall and frustrations’ anguish
Serenely, we hope never to languish
While reaching others with care’s abundance.
Marching onward though sorely afflicted
Doing what’s right is still our best insight
Pursuing to walk by faith, not by sight
Pleasing the Lord Who has us protected.
Pushing backward the awful negatives
We step ahead, bouncing with revival
Persevering for work-fruits’ arrival
As admonished with service directives.
Setting sideward personal interest
We seek first our Master and His kingdom*
Blessed with heavenly, servants’ heart-wisdom
We** spread Gospel, granting souls’ genuine rest.
*Matthew 6:33 “…seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness…”
**My spiritual response to the lyrics of "With You and I"
February 11, 2019
Edited on February 13, 2024
9th place, "Glenn Hughes" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Robert James Liguori; judged on 2/24/2024
Categories:
circumspectly, blessing, christian, devotion, god,
Form:
Enclosed Rhyme
Powerfully asserted by God’s preserved Word*
Authenticated by divine righteousness
Our sanctuary-worship is genuinely experienced
In His magnificent holiness, truly sublime…
We must be glad in keeping His instructions
With heartfelt praise-filled gratitude
While testifying about His great wonders
Of triumphant awesome glory!
Expressly testified by God’s precious Scriptures
Built on precepts for character-formation
Our steadfastness is formidably anchored
Upon His strong foundation of truth-pillars…
We must be convinced in applying His precepts
Midst submissive and willing obedience
While honoring His precious name
That speaks of His majestic authority!
Circumspectly reminded by God’s proven Law
Settled upon justice-accomplishment
Our success is ultimately attained
Around His sovereign plan…
We must be humbled in living
According to His standards
With revived faith and spiritual prudence
While following His commands
On faithful stewardship-service!
*Psalm 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Psalm 12:7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
January 19, 2019
Categories:
circumspectly, bible, christian, faith, god,
Form:
Free verse
Letting go …
such is optimistic response to an inevitability
turning blues toward radiant hues
while creating goodness of vibrancy
transforming frustration toward goodness glow.
Letting go …
such is welcoming with awesome anticipation
freedom of jubilant engagement
with life’s reality along sweet blissfulness
bringing joyous consequence.
Letting go …
such is focusing to another perspective
midst prayerful paradigm shift
smiting skepticism gripped by doubt
while championing trust in the Sovereign Lord.
Letting go…
such is viewing with faith an accident
midst learning circumspectly along discretion
that those I hold tight with grip so ardent
may break me, leaving deep hurt.
Letting go…
such makes me thank God Who knows what is best
since nothing slips from His hand
as He holds me within His love
protected within His mighty fortress*.
Letting go…
such leads me toward pressing on
bouncing forward against delusion
while reaching-out midst serene hope
spreading kindness by grace divine.
*Psalms 18:2 “The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
November 5, 2024
2nd place, "Shikata ga nai" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 11/10/2024
Categories:
circumspectly, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form:
Dramatic Monologue
For God's kingdom, I wear my servanthood shoes with delight
Being His steward who works by His might.
Victoriously, I tread circumspectly, along life’s race
Wearing service-shoes, optimizing the Saviour’s love and grace.
For the Lord’s glory, I trek upward mountainous faith-venture
Having my servant feet shod* well to prevail over weariness’ torture.
By Christ’s strength, I’m replenished midst fatigue-bouts
Taking off my labor-shoes as I rest from work’s whereabouts.
With the Master’s guidance, I press forward despite night-caused obscurity
Reaching out to others with my shoes of commitment’s dignity.
*Ephesians 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
May 15, 2019
Categories:
circumspectly, christian, dedication, devotion, faith,
Form:
Couplet
Dear child, in your ascent toward maturity: optimize liberty exercise
overcome dilemmas of rationally choosing between right and evil
along discernment to choose always the best against the better
be enlightened as deceit in the guise of truth lurks---
leading to the door of nowhere.
My child, be warned: Don’t wallow in agony over impulsive decisions
while groping in hopelessness, tortured by angst of imprudence
then suffer because of blind optimism’s grievous affliction
since it’s easy to be fooled by glowing vanity beam---
pointing to the road of futility gain.
Oh, child, I beseech you to keep on walking circumspectly with integrity
I say this since I love you, and I care for your successful future
once I ventured freely; you, too, are entitled for it blissfully
yet, heed to instructions avoiding blunders’ repetition---
directing to the way of peace-filled eternity.
Now child, I beseech you to yield to the Almighty God Who ushers your steps*
nurtured by His Word and reared through His compassion sufficiency
cleave steadfastly to the Saviour with faith that pleases Him
repenting for transgressions while thanking His grace---
assuring life everlasting.
*Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
September 18, 2020
Categories:
circumspectly, blessing, christian, faith, freedom,
Form:
Didactic
Lurking circumspectly
Lest prey freely scampers
Labeled king of jungle
Labours for sweet triumph
Like soul-devourer*, who
Lies lifeless soon --- crushed by
Lord Saviour, God of love.
* 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.
March 14, 2022
3rd place, "In Search Of Prey" Pleiades Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 3/30/2022.
Categories:
circumspectly, animal, blessing, christian, faith,
Form:
Pleiades
God grants me His wisdom, without defilement
But so pure along sanctification’s fulfillment
Truly teaching me about His cleansing from sinfulness-detriment
Completely saving me from hell’s punishment…
…For my redeemed soul’s eternal settlement!
God grants me His wisdom, without turmoil
But so peaceable along spirituality’s oil
Truly guiding me toward restoration from weariness-spoil
Constantly refreshing me from labor’s coil…
…For my surrendered servanthood’s joyful toil!
God grants me His wisdom, without rudeness
But so gentle along charity’s kindness
Truly instilling in me His forgiveness from iniquity-wickedness
Cheerfully unloading me from hatred’s heaviness…
…For my sincere testimony’s vibrant brightness!
God grants me His wisdom, without terror
But so merciful along patience’s ardor
Truly instructing me with His principles from shame-dishonor
Carefully upholding me from fears’ horror…
…For my earnest prayerfulness’ dedicated fervor!
God grants me His wisdom, without damage
But so good along fruitfulness’ package
Truly imparting to me His grace from vanity-damage
Compassionately blessing me from curses’ disadvantage…
…For my faithful stewardship’s mighty courage!
God grants me His wisdom, without partiality
But so fair along judgment’s authority
That has illumined me thru His holiness from justice-infirmity
Circumspectly leading me from unrighteousness’ falsity…
…For my favored choices’ heavenly priority!
God grants me His wisdom, without hypocrisy
But so honest along truth’s supremacy
Truly enlightening me His Scriptures from ignorance-secrecy
Clearly transforming me from imperfection’s deficiency…
…For my Christian walk’s virtuous persistency!
*Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom...
June 7, 2018
Categories:
circumspectly, blessing, christian, confidence, courage,
Form:
Rhyme