Best Commitment Poems
For My Timothy Lee
With trust in my eyes
I offer my soft side
Where you safely abide.
With honesty in my voice
I share my naked truth
Where you freely run loose.
With a focused brain
I grant my best logic
Where you filter conflict.
With gentleness in my touch
I gift my tender care
Where you may shatter despair.
With anticipation on my skin
I surrender my body
Where you make grand glory.
With everything I am
I promise you my heart
Where you are the best part.
Consecration of all I do;
Mindful of whom I’m subject to.
It’s in devotion, not earning.
The fires of commitment burning.
Holy Spirit, a living flame,
Raised Christ from the dead, unrestrained.
Palpitations of heart, yearning.
The fires of commitment burning.
Born again by the same power.
Seated in heavenly bower.
With sanctification, learning;
The fires of commitment burning.
With intention to act rightly,
Bride of Christ, lamp burning brightly,
For the Son of God’s returning.
The fires of commitment burning.
Commitment is the life of doves; they never stray apart.
Unlike humans, their oneness has meaning enough to bind them.
Forever till death, they mate; accomplishing more than humans.
She could have hardened her heart to Love,
Her list of disappointments would have hardened lesser hearts,
Instead she cloaked herself with Love,
Enough to keep out the Coldest wind,
Seeing a time when love would Re-awaken her expectant heart.
In the spring she made sure Love's new growth,
Was not strangled by the weeds and vines.
In the Summer she shielded love from the harsh glare of the Sun,
Enjoying its company under her favorite tree.
In the Autumn she swept the leaves from the steps,
So, Love could stay mold free.
In the winter she kept her windows free of ice,
So, others could see Love dwelt there.
Now in her twilight years Love has repaid her with,
The offer of another equally Loving heart.
Capturing all of life's tender moments
With a beautiful lady who is going to play it smart
A rare jewel with a poetic heart
Who understands love from the very start
Becoming what every man dreams of finding
A woman whose word is binding
Your inner beauty so warm and full of life
What a wonderful wife you will be
For a man like me
The kind of woman who lightens up a room
So lovable always in full bloom
With God we stand ten feet tall
Knowing he is there to catch us when we fall
Willing to share your life with the right man
Who wants to do it hand in hand
Both of us understanding the good lord has brought us
Right where we are standing
Building our way to heavens gate
With you, my life's going to turn out so great
The good lord writing our fate
In our hearts, we have found our soulmate
Life with you is my dream come true
Finding a love as pure as my own
Definitely what you have shown
My ship has come to shore
With a woman I adore
Lifting us up so we might explore
Every bit of life and so much more
Love like ours that has rocked our inner core
Shooting to the heavens where it will truly soar
God lights the way as we come ashore
He hears us when we pray
God is the light, God is the way
That doesn't change from day to day
His love is in our hearts to stay
It's where true love is made
Moving forward never afraid
Always together so well played
A package of love housed in a frame so petite,
A picture of beauty from her head to feet
Lips so very tender with a exquisite taste devine,
I thank God for the day he made her mine.
Those big brown eyes hold the kindest soul
And her light filled smile just never gets old
Yes im blessed by a love i just dont deserve
That ive committed forever her needs to serve.
Wild grasses of my springtime heart unmown,
unruly, unrestrained, in silence grew.
Youth’s fierce infatuation madly blew
its untamed gales where tall, green blades had grown.
Fair birds of transient love have long since flown –
that tale’s dark thread unraveled. Segue to
the stunning, breathless moment I met you
and found the ageless love I’d never known.
As autumn yields to winter, hair recedes
brown-gray, and once-hard muscles dormant lie;
our fathomless love-light remains undimmed.
Spring’s passions redirected, naught impedes
love’s resolute commitment. You and I
adore our beautiful lawn, neatly trimmed.
In times of struggle and strife my heart has lost its weight
It lifts to pull me from my body’s inquisition
Burn, burn sweet fire of faith, light my way to heaven’s gate!
Streams of hope and mountains of grace directing my fate
To where the souls jubilation hungers for vision
In times of struggle and strife my heart has lost its weight
I close my timeworn eyes to see reverie create
The joy to relent this heart’s doubt with great revision
Burn, burn sweet fire of faith, light my way to heaven’s gate!
Transpose flames to melt sad snow from winter’s long debate
Merging devoutly to oceans timeless submission
In times of struggle and strife my heart has lost its weight
I cannot rest from these strong winds, whose storm overtake
My spirits valor, to faltering faith's volition
Burn, burn sweet fire of faith, light my way to heaven’s gate!
Raise me dear heart, to my true highest and noblest state
Trust prevails in fire burning deep within conviction
In times of struggle and strife my heart has lost its weight
Burn, burn sweet fire of faith, light my way to heaven’s gate!
If you love someone let them know not just by your words but by your actions
The true meaning of love is showing dedication to another person with strong affection
A solid healthy relationship for a couple should be based on intimacy, passion, and commitment
You are partners in your journey through life, bonding together and trying not to harbor any feelings of resentment
Do not let a single day go by without expressing your love for each other
Constant reinforcement of this will bring great joy to your life, just ask your mother
Be a good listener, you do not always have to be right
Always strive to resolve any problems before you go to bed at night
Respect for each other is the main ingredient to a happy fulfilling life
Always be there for each other, especially in times of strife
Think of your time together in terms of eating your favorite pie
Enjoy and savour each piece there is no need to ask why
Facing a street kid pleading for bread, I was gripped with mixed feelings, especially that I had in my possession purchased goods for our orphanage from a grocery with this label: “the good life you can afford.” Oh, the social worker in me could not escape being confronted with this question: “Why does a child have to beg for a basic necessity... when it can be afforded?” By God’s grace, I have settled myself with the answer while fulfilling my commitment.
emotions clashing
grieved midst reality angst~~~
still love* and care reign
* 1John 3:17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
April 17, 2021
2nd place, "Moments Of Reflections - Haibun" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Malabika Ray Choudhury; judged on 5/11/2021.
Soft hands fold laundry,
laughter spills like loose buttons~
warmth in wrinkled sheets.
No blood binds us, yet we stay~
roots tangled, holding the earth.
In the realm of the heart, where emotions entwine,
True Love resides, a flame that burns divine,
Not fueled by gold or silver, nor by wealth's fleeting gleam,
For when the riches fade, the love remains, a love supreme.
It's not the beauty that we see, the external charm,
The hair, the skin, the body, that disarms,
For beauty's fleeting, like a sunset's hue,
And when it fades, the love that's true, shines through.
It's not the gains we seek, the material might,
But what we build together, in love's pure light,
A bond that's strong, a connection deep,
A love that's rooted, in the soul's dark keep.
True Love's not about the clothes we wear,
The brands, the labels, the external air,
It's about the love we share, the respect we give,
The appreciation, the joy, that in each other's eyes, we live.
In a world where relationships crumble and fall,
Due to the weight of materialism's thrall,
We forget that love's not about what we have,
But about the love we share, the bond we crave.
The one who loves you, loves you for who you are,
Not for the makeup, the powder, the hair,
They see beyond the external, to the heart's core,
And love you deeply, forevermore.
True Love's about finding yourself in another's eyes,
Being one, in heart, in soul, in sighs,
A deep connection, a love that's real,
A bond that's forged, in the fire of love's reveal.
This kind of love, this kind of relationship,
Comes from above, a gift of God's benevolence,
A love that's pure, that's kind, that's true,
A love that's rooted, in the heart, anew.
So let us seek this love, this love divine,
A love that's not of this world, but of a love that's truly mine,
A love that's rooted, in the heart's deepest core,
A love that's true, a love that will forever roar.
True love is a vast ocean…
Calms and churns with highs and lows
Shaped by ever-changing tides…
Staunched by commitment.
Commitment is a vast sky
Bright with sun or dull with rain,
Rainbow arcs or thick gray clouds…
Balanced by true love.
February 5, 2015
~2nd Place~
Contest: The Meaning Of Love
Sponsor: Anoucheka Gangabissoon
Judged: 08/27/2022
Here I am ready to obey You, God,
The Supreme Commander Who gave His marching order…
This mandate He imperatively expressed in Matthew 28:18-20
Of the Holy Scriptures:
“All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
And of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever
I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway,
Even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Here am I committed to live for You, my Lord by Your grace
To give my utmost part and best in fulfilling the Great Commission
May I do so with earnestness…
Forbid me to make a mere show of sincerity
In the guise of holiness, yet deceiving…
Forgive my guilty conscience, afflicted with shame’s pangs
As I seek Your kingdom first
Investing in Your business of righteousness.
Here is my heart, devoted to involve in Your work, my Master
Help me with Your Holy Ghost’s influence…
Please restrain me in exhibiting arrogant progress
In the power of my flesh…
Enable me to hide in Your might and surrender to Your leading
Conquering pride’s insolence
I need you so I can perform with faith
Sharing Your Gospel of salvation-security.
Here is my all, grateful to You, my Creator for Your granted privilege
To labour for Your Great Commission’s endeavor…
I accept Your assignment willingly, assured by Your compassion’s fire
To win souls, teach biblically, minister to others thru Your mercy
While walking with You, praying in the Spirit
Toward Your granted triumph with joy and peace…
Keep me in Your care, since without You, I am nothing
And that I can do all things thru You, my Strength*!
*Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
December 14, 2018
Seems a lifetime ago, I said “I do”
After I’d declared my love for you.
A vow sincere that is as true today
As it was upon that cold grey day.
It was a long ago, December day
When we started on our married way,
Serenely in Love, sealed with a ring,
To share whatever life might bring.
.
Today our way, remains ever clear,
Allowing us to accept without fear,
The future. Our passion - never stilled,
Allowed our hearts’ desires to be filled,
And though we are no longer young,
We climb life’s ladder, rung by rung:
Safe in knowing love will never end,
Both for me, and my life-love, friend.
Sometimes we’ll sit, holding hands:
Or walk in silence, for each understands
Love’s bonds, stronger every day,
Preclude the need for words to say.
When gazing into her soft brown eyes,
Therein is seen the girl I met: no surprise
She was the one I loved so long ago,
And since that day, has remained ever so.
Life has been great, I’m without regret,
For never once has there been one met
Who can compare with my Jersey Rose:
Perfect in every way, as you’d suppose.
Rhymer. May 6th, 2016