Best Consider Poems
*Consider them - mere lilies
of the field that thrive with ease.
So glorious. . . there was not one,
not even fair King Solomon
as brightly dressed as one of these!
They do not toil. What qualities
do flowers have that we might seize
before our time on earth is done?
Consider them. . .
If we, like lilies, choose to please,
with simple faith, the One who sees
all things, we too will have begun
to be as these beneath the sun,
who bend with grace upon the breeze.
Consider them!
*(“. . . Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. . .” Matthew 6: 28-33)
Some men might prefer kitty cats
oh so pretty, but they might be brats!
The mature feline, though,
is the one in the “know”
and is better at dealing with rats!
To the Cougar’s “prey“, I say fear not!
It can be a good thing to get caught.
Ashton Kutcher’s not blind.
Maybe you too can find
a cougar both wealthy and hot!
By Andrea Dietrich
Inspired by Dr. Ram Mehta's Contest:
"Cougar Effect"
Here I lie in bed again,
Awaiting my next meal.
A worker enters in my room,
As if it's no big deal.
What ever happened to courtesy? Just a little knock.
Do you think I'm just a vegetable, Laying here like a rock?
What ever happened to manners? I haven't got a clue.
BUT KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO.
I know I can not talk,
Or even joke around.
But I'm well aware of everything, and also every sound.
If you have another worker help, change me during rounds.
Please don't talk about me, as if I'm not around.
Treat me with respect,
the same I'd give to you.
KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO.
My bones are stiff and achy,
I hear you say I'm contracted.
My belly hurts, I haven't pooped,
I hope I'm not impacted.
I'm sorry I may dribble,
and at times I even stare.
It's not easy being old,
aging isn't fair.
These are the cards God dealt me,
There's nothing I can do.
JUST KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO.
I used to be a lively one,
just like your pretty self.
I traveled, married, and worked long hours until I lost my health.
I press my light to see a face,
Or just for company.
For someone just to look inside, and realize that I'm ME.
You walked past my light,
what am I to do?
PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO.
I'm sorry that I messed the bed,
I feel like such a baby.
I'm so embarrassed, and ashamed,
that I'm doing this at eighty.
I'm sorry I couldn't hold it,
I didn't know what to do.
KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO.
I wish that I was able,
to communicate some way.
So finally I'd get the chance,
to say what I want to say.
I hear you talk with other patients, so please don't walk away.
If everyone showed a little compassion,
I wouldn't feel this way.
So here I am, no family left, as loneliness weighs heavy on my chest.
I may be sad, I may be blue.
PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO.
Next time my light is on,
come and see if I'm OK.
I'm a retired nurse of thirty years, and would love to hear about your day.
Have you considered the one at your side?
He who holds your hand in a dark theater
shares his popcorn
pushes the cart in the grocery store
changes the oil
snores when exhausted
plans for retirement
does the dishes when you cook
loves it when you invite him to shower
with you
hugs you when you don’t understand
why you’re crying
He doesn’t know either, but knows
from experience, that it works
and that he needs to just shut up and rub
your head
The one who warms your side of
the bed
when you arrive at a running leap
sans panties
The one who vacuums, not to your standards,
but in an effort to help out
so he can spend some time with you
Consider life without.
Is that what you want?
Because there are others who would
treasure him.
News flash
Paris attacks;
Violence strikes
~~~~~~~~~
Innocent deaths
Terror unveils;
Death delivers
~~~~~~~~~
Madness conspires
Human debris;
Bigotry unleashed
~~~~~~~~~
Evil men scheme
Distorted agendas;
Self-destruct roams
~~~~~~~~~
Good people die
Bloodbath escalates;
Terror unleashed
~~~~~~~~~
Signs of our times
Deceptive turbulence;
Mortal casualties
~~~~~~~~~
Moods swayed
Fear catapults;
Distorted means
~~~~~~~~~
Uneasy chimes
Violent crimes;
Explosive times!
~~~~~~~~~
Details of gore
News galore;
Killing fest
~~~~~~~~~
Retribution
Constitution;
Revolution
~~~~~~~~~
Sorrow sums
Deadly outcomes;
Cruelty strikes
~~~~~~~~~
Newsprint copy
Headline news;
Terror firms madness
~~~~~~~~~
Propaganda hurls
People fodder;
Bombs and bullets
~~~~~~~~~
Create if you must
Lodge your complaint;
Body bags not included!
~~~~~~~~~
Atrocities
Exclusive news;
Pain sells well
~~~~~~~~~
Face to face
Terror redecorates;
Body debris trophies
~~~~~~~~~
Why do you do
The things you do?
Tell me
~~~~~~~~~
Love hurts
Violence hurts;
We all hurt
~~~~~~~~~
Precious times
Ransoms forfeit;
Sad humanity mourns
~~~~~~~~~
The cycle of circles
Bad and good;
Seeking balance
~~~~~~~~~
Maybe we can
Find tomorrow;
Safely better?
~~~~~~~~~
Leon Enriquez
15 November 2015
Singapore
Affection reflection; direction.!
Consider God is a supernatural being who created our existence. Everything has a beginning and an end. The first atom of matter did not self generate from nothing. Consider God spoke that first atom into existence.
Consider God set into motion all the complexities upon complexities that make all the natural laws in the universe work. Our minds cannot fathom exactly how everything we know was created out of nothing at the beginning of time. Consider God created time, at the beginning of time, at the end of time at the same time.
Consider God loves us so much that he created this world for us to have and to hold and to have dominion over. Consider God made us just as a father and a mother makes a child to love and nurture and wishes nothing in return but love.
Consider God is not an ancient deity but is alive today and wants to have a relationship with us. Talk to God, he is listening. If you take the time, slow down, open your heart and mind, God will talk to you too.
How do you consider me?
Once, I considered u as a stranger,
Once I considered u as worth getting to know.
Then I considered u as an asset,
Once I considered u as a friend,
Then I considered u as more than just a friend.
Once I considered the words, "I liked u",
Then I considered, I miss you,
Once I considered u as babe,
Then I considered u as love,
A smile considered u to be sexy,
A wow, considered u to be beautiful without a doubt..
Then I considered how God knew to send an angel.
But in all and all, I never know how u considered me,
ND I considered u to mean much more than u know to me,
Now I really wonder, how do u consider me.
Some time ago
A late night supper
Was set for me
Steaming dishes
Plates
Glasses
Solitary salt and pepper
In silver trim
All waited for me
On white linen.
Finished
I sat back
Drink in hand
Remembering
Life takes many roads
Some twisted
Others narrow and endless
Signs
Glowing in the night
Dot the lonely highway
Pointing in different directions.
Take nothing for granted
Until it’s done
Take what you need
And need what you take
Compromise
Half of something is better than all of nothing
Keep your life simple
You need only one home
If you choose the monastic life
You need less than that
Pace yourself
Only a reckless fool lives like
They’ll die tomorrow
No one can go back
To start a new beginning
But everyone can start today
And make a new ending.
Keep your word
People work hard for their money
Count yours carefully
And spend it wisely
Love all
Trust few
Believe only God
An enemy can never betray you
Only a friend can.
Your family is all you have
Provide for them
And they will stay with you.
Every mistake tells a story
Be willing to learn
Experience is hard to come by
Book learning is good
But hard work and talent
Will unlock your dreams.
In the quiet of night
When the beating of your pulse
Is all you hear
Be honest
Know the difference of
Following your heart
And reading between the lines.
She is the cloud’s savior (coming
like silver linings across a long, and desolate sky);
a violet’s heaven (watching
her purple, while guiding the steps of eager spring feet
away, from the un-noticed)
screaming down like rain upon lipped petals, crying,
“See them! See them!” until
the clouds break, and all there is (and ever has been) to see
is violet against the obvious
and swanky, green border. She is the revealer of truths
through the art of the subtle
fragrance of blunt words, colors, and fruits from her
delectable, ever sprouting vine.
This one’s for you, Miss Stacey Haislop – a prized jewel
on the crown of poetic royalty.
© Kristin Reynolds 5 18 09
WE LOVE YOU, STACE!
Consider the magic
Consider the wonder
Consider the hearts you touch with your sound
Creating the power
Creating the music
Reaching the crying soul, longing to be found.
Open your heart
Lift up your voice
Join with us in unity and song!
Reach out your hand
Lift up your head
Together, our music will be strong!
Sing to the one who’s filled with sadness
Sing to the one who’s filled with cheer
Like a hug, a kiss, a hand to hold
Give them warmth that they can hear.
Think of the weary
The long journey home
Think of the one who needs you most today
Consider the magic
Consider the music
Give the gift of all you have to say
Open your heart
Lift up your voice
Join with us in unity and song!
Reach out your hand
Lift up your head
Together, our music will be strong!
Fantastic splashes,
congruent skylines,
lavender horizons.
Deepen your soul,
as weightless as light,
under the lemon sun.
Consider
the Chimpansee,
are we from them ? I
wonder, these,
This one is smart
and can use tools,
Our elder caveman,
murderers, rules,
The cannibals from
the trees?
They kill in battle
other Chimps,
And eat an enemy
dead an limp,
Jungle rules are
these,
Invested with spirit
man,
A lonesome spirit in
command,
The conscience part
2 understand?
A spirit & the gimp,
Who controls the
wimp,
Monkey power & a
wimpy spirit grand,
Power struggle by
passion damned,
Foul murder, angers
quilt,?
Psychiatrist may
wilt,
If its just a monkey
, grand!
Weak spirit, feet of
sand!
Don Johnson
Edgar Cayce said we
took over the bodies
of animals when when
we arrived here on
the planet in spirit
form...it was fun to
try out different
Animals and
birds...stay in the
body too long and
harden in and wait
for the Animal to
die...simply
Possession....
I cherish the reassuring presence of my six-petaled friend,
Star-like head on an impossibly thin stem
Your fluted trump turned towards the sun.
Paler than your more vibrant cousins
Against the darkness of your surroundings,
You have been a constant support
During a week of difficult days.
Despite your evident fragility,
Your searching after light
Inspires in me my own quest
For all that is true and beautiful.
Drawing deep from the water beneath you
You have summoned strength to stand
As a bright witness to your Creator.
Too soon your destined time will be o'er,
So I celebrate the short time in your company
Knowing that before long you will fade, wither
And die.
Returning to the ground which gave you life
To store the energy you will need
To burst into life
Again
Next Spring.
"CONSIDER ME"
as the one who knows
as the one who cried for death
when the whores of my past
destroyed their kids and the
families around them.
through the tears and anger
of my insanity, the coin has
always been marked with
the same side.
consider me the one who laughed
when the ones wearing two faces
got theirs repeatedly.
inside the kitchens that have
been destroyed, inside the living
rooms where betrayal danced,
inside the mouths of filth lie
every ounce of reason to continue
the awareness of my surroundings.
consider me, even after I am dead,
as the one who went through it
all so you wouldn’t have to.
of course, there are many that
have a story to tell but ask a
hundred maniacs and you’ll never
find mine.
the breasts sit in my hands,
the flytraps change every bit of
reality for the average man.
consider me, Chicano Eddie,
the one who got it all down on
paper instead of jumping off a
bridge.
By: Chicano Eddie
6152017