Best Circumstances Poems
I want to howl, run and flee,
not to watch what I don't see.
I want to rise, run and flee
not have to watch what's in the sea.
Tonight, I am like a seed unplanted,
blown by the wind.
I pray not to remember
that day in December,
when the grass was green
and I fell in love with you.
I wish to forget when my life
felt so soothing with you,
when we met under the sparkling moon,
that unique night in December.
I crave to forget how your eyes
used to close, whenever you kissed me,
forget the way your heart beat,
whenever you whispered in my ear,
how much you loved me.
Forget how you used to rest
your head on my shoulder,
tell me words I wanted to hear,
forget it was only you
who could make me sigh.
Help me forget. It was only you
who could illuminate
my darkness,
it was you who could thrill
my heart with love.
I have to forget. It was only you,
who could sway me to understand
how to grant my reverie
become real.
Let me forget how each night at twilight
we would pray for the evening,
to be just the two of us,
dream of the days send
just to be together.
Forget how our sweet souls
would reach the sky, touch each other
until we could no more endure,
but make love.
Help me forget how my dreams
started to develop a sweet sensation,
than previous ones, after I laid eyes on you,
that day in December.
Forget how dancing with you
was almost charged with electricity
whenever we touched.
Let me forget, how you appeared
that day in December like an illusion,
when the light went on.
Suddenly, my life was shining,
nothing was normal when I knew
you were the one and only,
forty five years ago.
Tonight, we became separated shadows.
Tomorrow, will become hollow circumstances.
You left me sinking in my tears.
Therese Bacha
March 15 2014
A Word of Knowledge
The Lord gave me a word of knowledge for one
particular person but, it really could be for more.
You are feeling God has abandoned you but, in
reality because you have been in fear because
of circumstances from bad actions and decisions
on your part, you have pulled back from Him.
He hasn’t left you or moved but, you have!
He is saying, repent and draw nigh to God and
He will draw nigh to you. He is waiting to show
you how to pick up the pieces!
God bless,
Marilyn
August 25, 2918
We can change our direction and our pace; but we can’t change our race.
If we want to change the world we need to unite as one, so let’s embrace.
Change is inevitable and is the start to peace and joy.
Fear of change hinders us as a society and that has always been a ploy.
Sometimes I wish I could turn back the hands of time.
This world still is color blind.
As we keep our faith and trust in Jesus we have no worries.
Ignorance and hate are still our adversaries.
These two barriers have always been thorns in our sides.
Since we have not handled these malicious words properly they will not go away and hide.
Our society is always afraid to notice the truth.
To experience lost and death is their only convincing proof.
As our lives become more complacent, assumptions will continue to be made.
Let’s not forget that our sins and transgressions were already paid.
We have to constantly conquer with Love, and yield to hate.
Are we going to let narrow-mindedness determine our fate?
I pray that you teach them Lord you made us all the same,
Help them to learn tolerance, and forgiveness in place of blame.
"We can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within." Nightingale, Earl
"It's not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those events mean."
Robbins, Anthony
"It is not the situation that makes the man, but the man who makes the situation.” Robertson, Frederick W.
Ambushed by gunmen on a highway in Ocotlán.
Threatened outside a mine site in San José del Golfo.
Shot dead by motorcycle gunmen while driving in Camotán.
Forced from their camp by mine trade unionists in La Sierrita.
Fired at while traveling to meet with fishermen of the Arauca River.
Thousands forcibly displaced by armed conflict in Cauca Department.
Arrested and held incommunicado on leaving his office at the University of Al Zaiem.
In serious but stable condition following a shooting after protesting the El Tambor mine.
Samples from letters
written to 'responsible authorities'
in places I’ve never been
in support of people
much like you and me
with hopes, tribulations
and kids with laughing faces;
perhaps with land.
Who for reasons various
are on the sharp edge
of the process
which provides us
with bright shirts, cheap coffee
and funny vignettes on my N+1g tab .
Occasionally my letters
are followed by good news,
or at least an acknowledgement.
The least I can do;
it's never enough,
yet I hope it keeps
a candle burning.
Written after 20+ years writing letters for Amnesty International's Urgent Action Network
Other Social
Circumstances
I'm not sure I
understand
if understanding is
at all possible.
The diagnosis is
cheap and quick
but not necessarily
accurate.
Nonetheless I try,
to define the social
circumstances.
Ducking in from the
wet
to keep warm and dry
while an acute sun
shower washed the
cobblestones.
I was briefly
approached.
An attractive girl
with falsely colored
hair
and unusually red
lips.
I asked her for a
drink.
A fruit flavored
beer,
stained the color of
informality.
I could see clearly
through the fog
that something was
wrong
or at least it
should be.
"I could just cry,"
she said.
But I'm not sure I
could understand.
She was unknown to
me,
a momentary
illusion.
So I sat quietly
drinking my beer
along with the other
social
circumstances.
what's different about my days? not a walk in the park
but a gallop around the block, grand
boys in tow, towing me. picking me
wildflowers. we have a spring
in our steps, though mostly housebound.
what about work? the library's closed
to the public, some of us
at home have homework even as we help
our kids do the same. a book review
for me. i must
read a young adult book. i've picked Dandelion
Wine, drinking it up. Ray Bradbury's the poetic author
of this uplifting childhood treat.
busier, more contemplative snippet of time. renewing
my mind with peace, in unusual circumstances.
3/19/2020
Storms swirl around me
To beat and shake my body,
But with my eyes fixed,
Winds and clouds are hushed;
Waters become tense like earth
Under faith's command.
Each day he sees Ava
He loves her more and more
All he wants is to have her
Kiss Ava, right outside her door
But see it's hard for him to act
He's not sure what to say
All he wants is for Ava to know
He'd love her every day
I only see you a short while
And I try to fake a smile
But here, there's really for me no chances
I'm a victim of the Circumstances
Yesterday his world fell apart
When someone claimed Ava as their own
How he'd love to go back to the start
And to Ava his love he'd loan
His heart felt so broken
Because few words were spoken
He was going to ask Ava to dance
He's a victim of the Circumstances
Jesus is my Comforter and my Stronghold in the Day of Trouble
He is my Deliverer my Everlasting Father
I am safe when I walk in the ways of the Lord
He directs my steps by His word, and lets no iniquity have dominion over me
He hears me when I cry out with my whole heart
Lord Jesus is my God and my provider
I and my family is never be put in shame
He is my helper will never leave me nor forsaken me
I cast all my worries upon my God because He cares for me
He always provides a way for me to handle the difficulties in my life through His grace and providence
People around me might reject me but Jesus Christ will preserve and protect me
When I was thrown and shattered, Jesus Christ healed me and stood by me
When I felt betrayed Lord Jesus remained loyal to me
When I felt hopelessness He gave me eternal life
When I was depressed He comforted me in my afflictions
For all the times I have cried He has turned my tears into joy
Lord Jesus Christ is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer
He is my God, my strength, in whom I will trust.
When circumstances of life knocks you down
Don't just lie there, stand up and dust yourself
'Cause the more you stand up and face your challenges
The better your chances of overcoming them
When circumstances of life knocks you down
Don't just give up, stand up and keep going
'Cause the more you refuse to give in to failure
The better your chances of succeeding in life
When circumstances of life knocks you down
Don't just quit and throw in the towel
'Cause the earlier you base your life on no retreat no surrender
The better your chances of achieving your heart desires.
Poet: Ken Jordan
Poem: Unfortunate
Circumstances
Edited by: Sparkle Jordan
written: April/2014
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don't block
the blessing (!)
They cut baby's flesh
foreskin for god
forsaken modification
reflect on what they have mistaken
for his true words
I'm not real
never loved you
and never will
this illusion
you have fused
with delusion
only to manipulate
and distribute
your hate
and well deserved fate
will come soon
the world is passing this evening
and your end is at noon
Remember Victor Frankenstein-
his fault that transcends generations,
no, no, no not his desire my dear child,
hiding the daemons of our minds-
that is the real tragedy.
His heart told him to continue-
as if following the heart trumps the brain,
his skin crawling as his eyes widen-
gasping and panting with his heart.
Remember Victor Frankenstein-
watching his family disappear,
the secret hidden away- but so
what, remember Victor Frankenstein-
Victor Frankenstein is the template.
Finding ourselves sharing space and thought,
yet gaining nothing- for there is still a boundary,
the ideas locked away in the corner-
hidden from the other-
desiring oneness with the other-
Individualism never leaves,
but the allurement-
of having a mind to share,
a heart to hold-
Binding the mind for the sake,
of a manic heart.
But the knowledge is there,
though there is a together-
is there really a together?
Yes, you sleep with the boss, you know it’s wrong
And now you are in an office where you don’t belong
Enjoying as you may, you are not able to see
That the boss is now a ruler over your work and your life
And now you are the boss’ secretary and his second wife
Why? Because circumstances define us all.
You get ready for the race, you are sure you will win
Sprint racing is something you really know
You make a sprint for the finish but then you kick a rock
You fall down in anguish, everyone is in shock
You lose the race not because you were slow
But why? Because circumstances define us all.
You are so eager to pass but you don’t know a thing
So, you sleep with the lecturer and he shows you the test
You are so happy, you know you will get a good score
But after the tests, the lecturer still wants more
And now you are a slave, he sends request after request
Why? Because circumstances define us all
The doctor comes in with the news, you are HIV Positive
You stand amazed and in shock, you strike a pause
You never slept with anyone, all the emotions in your head rise
But it was by circumstance, it’s not something you chose
Is it your parents, your spouse? Who told you lies?
You cry why? Because circumstances define us all
Let's talk
On a short walk
I'm might be a super freak
But I have things to speak
I want to have a word with you
And I know that won't be enough
But you need to know my coddle thoughts
The most wildest dreams, the craziest imaginations and all those adventurous hooey
We haven't talked in a while
In the real way we used to do erstwhile
Curbing the inner me for long is defiant
But if it's for the sake of having conversation
And making of the foremost eves
It's totally worth holding off
On the other side
I can't await
Because I'm stuck
In the web of my own persuasions
It's really puzzling
I want it, I don't want it
It's all messed up
But if the divinity wants
If the world wants
It'll happen for sure
The circumstances will change
And
We'll have a talk
On our wonderful walk!!!