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As I go through my dreams
In life's enchanted garden
Dressed in regal attire
You give me strength
And make me whole
I'm caught in the moment
25.07.2015 A-L Andresen :)
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That place you go between dusk and dawn,,
hiding the child within.
Let it run free only when the door goes closed,
and no one else can see in.
Those people that loved, who made a difference..
cared so much, wanted only what was best
for you in life with no thanks.*
Braver than Superman, Wonder Woman,
and that guy with flags..
that stared down the Chinese tanks...
The ones who make you laugh, hold your hand..
when you just want to be left alone.,
say you can do it when you think you can't,
and hug you when the day turns to ruin.
So you have trust issues? I understand..
can't blame you for that., we all do.
This world makes its bones in bruised hearts,
at the expense of the innocent, gifted, and good.
There's no reason why it happens,
yet somehow we survive and go on.
It must mean something, you and I still..
left on this earth, it just does.
Maybe we're a puzzle piece left unfilled..
waiting for someone to complete us.
You have this time.., it is yours, do with it as you may.
For me it's sitting here writing this poem..
though I wish so much more for you,
and your special someone this day.
I don't have all the answers, or what the future holds.
I would be cautious of anyone that says they do.
To be honest, even some of the questions leave me cold.
So take care they don't take that which makes you, you.
Will they ever accept just who you are..
in a world where anything goes.
Or should you lock all feelings away in a jar..
my dear friend, only heaven knows.
Everybody needs something, every last one of us
wants.., only to live.
I wish you luck in life, good health, and love..
and the chance to get as well as you give.
*Mr. Rogers
Tiger Woods
By Victoria Anderson-Throop
What a hero-- Tiger Woods--
He sells golf and sporting goods.
Chases ladies in the night
Tells kids not to curse or fight
Tiger, Tiger burning bright--
You must learn to play it right.
When temptation’s in your face
Putt a caddy in your place.
Go,
go,
go.
Stop.
Turn,
go,
stop.
Turn,
go,
stop.
Go,
go,
go.
Stop.
Life's pieces fit together, one by one.
Inserting them is challenging and fun,
For each shape adds to making of the whole;
Eventual completion is the goal.
Just like a puzzle, each piece falls in place.
Before our death, we must complete the race.
So many times, confront an empty space;
the hunt for proper shape we must embrace.
Our puzzle should be filled before life's pace
is done, for empty spots would then erase
the chance to bring completed goal to grace
that day we meet our Maker face to face.
Death dances dauntingly detecting done
ahead at bend that leads to our life's end,
when at that hour we meet the Lord with our
life's pieces fit together, one by one.
Sandra M. Haight
~3rd Place~
Contest: 4 x 4 Word Pairing Master Rhyme
Sponsor: Silent One
Theme Chosen: Life Or Death
Judged: 02/11/2016
FIRST STANZA
Acrostic with rhyme scheme: aabb.
The first line in this stanza will be the last line in the 4th stanza.
SECOND STANZA AND THIRD STANZA
Mono rhymes - all the rhymes have to be the same. aaaa aaaa
FORTH STANZA
First line is alliteration and must rhyme with the fourth line: aa
Second and third line internal rhyme. bb bb (two rhymes per line)
Fourth line is the same as first line in the first stanza
There are no meter requirements in this contest.
However, I have used Iambic Pentameter
Nestled under an old blanket,
we poke logs, ablaze in the fire.
And a crescendo of sparks flares;
as brisk breezes boldly aspire.
A dark horizon inks shadows:
while a scarlet sun sinks from sight.
And embers, bursting into flames;
confetti night with specks of light.
Snowflakes weigh evergreen trees down,
twigs snapping, with a crackling sound.
And as the weight begins to build,
their boughs bend low, touching the ground.
A shooting star unzips the sky:
sparks signaling its sacrifice.
And golden moonbeams gild the clouds
were Luna tints, crystals of ice.
Twinkling stars, dust ebony skies
with glitter: at the Sun's retreat.
And snuggling up tight, we embrace,
for together, we are complete.
Am I man or ghost?
Am I mortal or apparition?
Questions or choices
or entwined reality?
For a state of confusion
sleeps within my fiber, and
slowly rips asunder, the final
sliver of my contemporary humanity,
Sunrises and sunsets go unseen,
as I fully embrace my departure
from time, human contact, and connection,
with a creative conviction and devotion
to my only passion as an excuse, a deceitful
reason to shelter myself from the tender
moments that keep emotions empowered
and empathy evolved,
Yet truth is untied by introspection,
and as I analyze, I accept reality,
Seclusion has become to me, the
fruit that protects the emotional
body but imprisons the loving mind,
and by this bittersweet conundrum,
I am bound and devoted to this ambivalence,
by the mere comfort and promise of
being content,
And by such a promise, I have
personified my fear of emotional
agony, yet tamed its risk with the
fierce whip of isolation, thus the shame
and allure become as one, And as I
lose who I was, and tolerate who I am,
my disconnection from humanity
hurts those who care, yet keeps me
safe, with ink as my final outlet,
Still, as I sacrifice need for need,
I am not the one who still suffers,
Those with hearts that beat for me,
have become victims of my seclusion,
and I ache for them, but less and less
with each breath, For my isolation
continues to force its fee, and I notice
only after it is taken, and as I see their pain,
Only my thoughts are heard, my wishes
important, and my contentment decreed,
And despite visions of tears and sorrow
that were once my salvation, Now, I
only look away, and remain a willing
prisoner in the sweet self shelter, of
the nothingness I show, and will one day
feel, without rue...
Closing these red stained blue eyes
forgetting the world
not letting them see
dreaming of days when our circle
will be complete
no beginning, no end
you'll become my lover
my future, my friend
there will be no leaving
no good byes
no more late night cries
my love will encircle your heart
as you rest upon my chest
fireflies will light up our night
as forever I'll hold you tight
I didn't think I'd ever get to meet you,
knowing full well how much rejection stings.
And I thought the stories I'd heard were true,
that you're a full-fledged bird flexing its wings.
Not a caged canary who sweetly sings,
but a hawk, keen for the thrill the hunt brings.
You appeared Angelic, beyond pretty,
and so, I didn't believe I had a chance.
You were breathtaking, charming, and witty;
I doubted that I'd get a second glance.
And yet, your aura held me in a trance,
compelling me to ask you for a dance.
At first, I thought you'd laugh and ignore me;
I wasn't entirely sure how I should start.
I was tempted to turn around and flee
as I approached a living work of art.
And my courage was fast falling apart,
scared that you might chide me and break my heart.
But instead, you smiled, looked into my eyes
and answered yes: to my complete surprise.
You set my heart on fire
You make our love complete
And you know that I love you
From my head down to my feet
I always think about you
When I see you my heart
Really skips a beat
I'll always be here for you
Loving you is such a treat
When our time on earth has ended
And God wants us to sleep
I will be happy knowing
That you made our love complete
So dear one you are precious
Meeting you was my destiny
Me for you and you for me
In happiness together
On the waves of loves sea
Our ship is filled with caring
Always to be sharing
i hear your voice and i start to shiver
form my lung to my heart down to my liver
i hear your voice and i grow strong
my love for you is forever this feeling cant be wrong
for you id give up all my demon ways
your love is a drug and im in a daze
my darling i count the day till we meet
and when im with you my heart skips a beat
i long just to feel your breath on the side of my face
and when im with you i feel like im in space
you are my world and all that is inside
and when you leave me i feel like ive died
and so its starts over i count the days till we meet
you are my center you make me complete
See through my eyes
and the beauty they behold,
see love rekindled
from the flames of old.
Hear through my ears
the promises made new,
about a love that started small
but with time it grew.
Feel through my hands
the warmth of her embrace,
the tingle in my fingers
when I gently touch her face.
Taste through my lips
the sweetness of her kiss,
fueled with passion and burning with love
tell me... what can be better than this?
My eyes
Look for you
My heart
Bleeds the truth
My Spirit
Enters your soul completely
Your heart
Bled for me upon that tree
Loved me each second
When my
Mind and heart were far away
My soul
Was dry as cirrus clouds
Empty
Being blown over desert land
Without
Hope or promise
My being
Without fruit
Or
Filled with withered fruit
Ready
For the fire where dead wood goes
Then
My soul found the One I now love
He
Filled my being with His hope
I
Rejoice each day with Him
Learn
To lean on His everlasting strength
Prayer, meditation, scripture
Now
Fill my empty hours
If only
You could
Learn
To do the above
Reach up
He will complete you
Contest: Your choice
Sponsor: Brian Strand
COMPLETE ME
Touch my body with your hands
Touch my heart with your love
Touch my soul with your smile
Touch my life with your words
Let your light shine in my eyes
Let your happiness brighten my days
Let your love fill me with joy
Let your path follow my ways
Complete me with your passion
Fill me with your smile
Flood me with your song
Surround me with your own
Let yourself be one with me
My body, heart and soul
Will unite with yours
And together we will be one whole
July 12TH, 2017
Complete Trust
(Tanka Suite)
Faith conquers mountains
the mountains of broken dreams
it shall get you through
till the storm of life is past
faith will soar into heaven
*******
Face the rising sun
see His beautiful garden
where all hearts shall mend
bringing faith and hope anew
in spite all you may desire
*******
Life such precious gift
so full of joy and purpose
in a special way
His light shines where we all walk
neath heaven's magic blue sky
*******
Always remember
when His heart says your welcome
place your trust in Him
the sky will darken no more
He shall guide you home
Erich J.Goller
Copyright 1.15.2011