Best Dispelling Poems
As I was busy “being”
just who I am,
I didn’t care what others were seeing.
To be as they wish, would be a sham
and I will not be part of a scam.
People are really the sum
of everything that has touched their lives.
When others take issue with what you’ve become,
don’t expect to receive high fives.
If you stay true, your uniqueness survives.
No one can tell you what to feel,
when to laugh or how to pray.
The very act of being real
will find you rising above the fray,
dispelling regrets each day.
For if you submit to playing a role
that doesn’t fit your personality,
you’ll dig yourself deep into a hole.
Don’t succumb to others’ mentality;
maintain your individuality.
*English Quintain by Carolyn Devonshire for Nancy's "Unzipped Lips" contest
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a cup of tea and quiet time with Thee....
the steam ascends, a fragrant, misty grace,
a moment held within our shared, sacred space.
each sip a prayer, a whispered, heartfelt plea,
to feel Your presence, close and near to me.
the world outside may rush and spin and sway,
but in this cup, I find You here today.
the amber liquid warms me from within,
erasing shadows of regrets and remembered sin.
I sip the warmth, and feel Your presence near,
dispelling shadows, calming my fears.
in every drop, a grace I understand,
a gentle guiding from Your loving hand.
when the cup is drained, the silence starts to grow,
but in my heart, Your peaceful presence flows.
let me make an argument for love you can’t refute
I want to win you
I want you to be convinced
I’m the best thing that there is
give heed to this, my argument of logos
for in that you will find peace
it makes sense
logical
I can satisfy your needs
a good arrangement
I know the empty spaces
of your heart
I will make you whole
completion is within reach
I am here
and what of ethos?
am I credible?
are you scared to trust in me?
afraid you will break
like before
By others who were untrue
stop keeping the score
I am not of the same hue
my color is faithfulness
I will never let you fall
ask anyone to testify of my honesty
ask now
believe
I am the real deal
rest in this my bed of honest devotion
trust me
in my eyes truth lives
I am credible
let my actions of the past now speak to you
dispelling your doubt
I am genuine
never fear
what can compare to pathos?
my all-encompassing love?
the oceans are impotent
the “mighty” waves weak
so unlike the mighty swells of my passion
that pound
that withdraw
only to come crashing down
stronger
Leaving you gasping for breath
pulling you under
again and again
tugging and churning
helpless in my liquid arms
the moon hides
unable to compete with my love for you
shamed by the brilliance
of my devotion
she gathers the stars
my love can illuminate
your way in the darkest night
even the sun is no match
to the fiery heat my passion ignites
wilder than an inferno
hot flares
Oh….so....H O T
it blazes with licking tongues of desire
able to melt your restraint
consuming
let it set you on fire
let it sear your heart
let me smell the scent of your burning body
in my unquenchable flame
I implore you to consider my great love
it is life
it goes beyond life
it is deep
it goes beyond depth
it goes beyond star embroidered veil of night
it goes beyond the horizon of today
tomorrow
and eternity
consider my love
the logos
ethos
and above it all, pathos
let them be my voice
open wide your heart to me
…today
don’t wait
surrender to me
s u r r e n d e r
to...M E
Eileen Manassian Ghali
She lures every body’s attention with her sunny charm
and her radiant skin that dazzles bright like golden rays.
Emblazoned with vibrant colors of fiery summer sun,
her gorgeous silhouette surges her grace and elegance.
Vivacious nature of her lights up every gathering
as she fully mirrors the pizzazz of a sunny day.
Everyone wants to playfully bask in her glowing warmth
while she gently sways with her inevitable presence.
She is abundantly gracious in spreading love and joy
as if she's in charge to animate life itself with fun.
A bright symbol of awakening for sharing the light
that she seeks out to be enriched with spiritual brilliance.
Flower of sun she is for dispelling the shades of grey
with her vibrancy fades away all clouds of depression.
Date: 04/02/2017
Let one bell toll for each and every soul in this most joyous season
To remind our hearts of a greater gift that lifts our lives with reason
Renewed with hope, with love and peace, reborn each Christmas day
From Grace we're shown the greater plan by a child that led the way
To live this life in virtuous light, it's worth dispelling wrongs
Would surely leave its epitaph sung in loves most enduring songs
With extended hands and spirits full, that never bend or sway
Could truly be the greatest gift for the child that led the way.
12/21/2016
Ahead of us lies the unknown
The flatline horizon betrays
The beating heart of the ocean
Each beat causing a swell
Each swell causing us to sway
Out in the open, enclosed in the womb
Umbilically linked to our mother
Daily we reminisce of the island we left behind
The families that will live without us
The paths we will never walk again
We try to keep our thoughts on new paths
On stepping in the footprints of our ancestors
But darkness falls and fear reigns over us
Shrouding hope in a veil of obscurity
Will we fall into non-existence
Will we wish our existence to end
Damnable transient emotions
Ever dispelling our confidence
In the gloom hangs a twinkle of hope
Our hearts mirrored by the sky
Opening and showing us the way
A timeless voyage into our island universe
God’s presence in my life daily is my soul's utmost desire
Such assures me of His love that’s always on fire
Caring and comforting me as His compassions require
Every time I wake up, till even when at night, I retire.
Peace I pray to reign over my soul in God’s presence surely
As His forgiven child by faith in Christ truly
His calmness conquers my fearful heart sweetly
Every time harsh crises surround me tremendously.
In God’s presence is where my soul finds freedom indeed
Fellowshipping with Him, unmindful of time to exceed
While I trust Him earnestly to meet my need
Every time I seek Him so my spirit He can feed.
Joy wraps my soul in God’s presence toward eternity
Dispelling my thoughts of anguish and anxiety
His bliss envelops me with His warm security
Every time He fills me with His gladness’ certainty.
Divine guidance in God’s presence keeps my soul settled
He leads me to His authority where I’m safely handled
His wisdom directs me against being deceived and rattled
Every time I entrust my weary mind that’s embattled.
Holy pursuits hedge my soul around God’s presence*
Away from Him, my goals will have no value or sense
I need His standards to push me toward noble persistence
Every time worldliness pulls me down by its alluring insistence.
Victory awaits my soul in God’s presence thru His power
That prods me forward in my service as His called sower
To bear fruits yielded by my sacrifices blooming as a flower
Every time He rains blessings to me from His heavenly tower.
*1Chronicles 16:27 Glory and honour are in his (GOD's) presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
December 16, 2018
Edited on December 16, 2O22
1st place, "Our souls wish list" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker; judged on 12/27/2022.
I thank You, my God for Your presence in my life which is my utmost desire
Such assures me of Your love that’s always on fire
Caring and comforting me as Your compassion does require
Every time I wake up, till at night, I retire.
I thank You, my God, for reigning over me lovingly
As Your redeemed child by my faith in Christ genuinely
Your calmness conquers my fearful heart sweetly
Every time harsh crises surround me tremendously.
I thank You, my God since in Your control is where I find freedom indeed
Communing with You, unmindful of time to exceed
While I trust You earnestly to meet my every need
Every time I seek You so my soul You can feed.
I thank You, my God as You grant me Your grace toward eternity
Dispelling my thoughts of anguish and anxiety
Your bliss envelops me with Your warm security
Every time You fill me with Your gladness’ certainty.
I thank You, my God for Your divine guidance that keeps me settled
You lead me toward right authorities where I’m safely handled
Your wisdom directs me against being deceived and rattled
Every time I submit to You my weary mind that’s embattled.
I thank You, my God that You make worthy my existence
Away from You, my goals have no value with motive that's just a pretense
I need Your standards to push me toward noble persistence
Every time worldliness pulls me down by its alluring insistence.
I thank You, my God, for victory that awaits me thru Your power
That prods me forward in my service as Your called sower
To bear fruits yielded by my sacrifices blooming as a flower
Every time You rain blessings to me from Your heavenly tower.
*Romans 7:25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
June 28, 2018
3rd place, "My Muse, Mortal" Poetry Contest
Hosted by Gregory R. Barden; judged on 8/21/2018.
In the realm of life, where shadows dance,
There exists a force, a divine expanse,
A beacon of light, through darkest night,
A flame that flickers, ever burning bright.
Faith, the compass of the wandering soul,
Guiding our steps towards an unknown goal,
It whispers softly, in the depths of our being,
A melody of hope, forever freeing.
In times of doubt, when storms rage on,
Faith stands steadfast, a foundation strong,
Like roots of a tree, deeply embedded,
It keeps us grounded, our spirits uplifted.
When paths diverge, and choices confound,
Faith illuminates, a path can be found,
It unveils possibilities, where none seem clear,
And wipes away the stains of doubt and fear.
With every setback, every tear that falls,
Faith mends our wounds, mends broken walls,
It mends shattered hearts, and heals the scars,
Rebuilding strength, like a thousand shining stars.
Faith intertwines, connecting hearts and minds,
A thread of unity, that forever binds,
It transcends borders, and bridges divides,
Uniting humanity, where love abides.
In the darkest valleys, where shadows loom,
Faith is the lantern, dispelling all gloom,
It offers solace, a glimmer of light,
A resolute belief, that all will be right.
So let us embrace, this gift so profound,
Let faith be our anchor, when we're unbound,
In its embrace, we find strength anew,
A timeless beacon, forever true.
In the tapestry of life, faith weaves its thread,
A symphony of hope, through which we're led,
With open hearts, let us cherish and believe,
For in faith's embrace, miracles we receive.
The time has come
the earth is full
of things about to bloom
The warming sun
and fragrant air
dispelling winter's gloom
The empty spaces
left by cold
are filling in with green
And death has lost
its grip once more
on Mother Nature's scene
This time of year
restores to me
a youthful frame of mind
With childlike
exuberance
I leave the past behind
I'm running wild
with the breeze
as all my dreams come true
Invigorated
by such colors
autumn never knew
Buds of purple
pink and white
that almost seem unreal
Beautifully
all symbolizing
how you make me feel
If I could but do things all over again,
retrace my steps back to where I started,
I would do things quite differently.
I shouldn’t have…
idiotically fallen for your innocent exterior,
blind to the evil lurking deep in your soul.
let myself be hypnotized by sensuality
that hid your latent, calculating cruelty.
splurged like a love-starved teenager,
giving my all to a shameless gold digger.
loved you and let you turn this shell of a man
into a total wreck now devoid of self-respect.
left the comforting embrace of hearth and family,
seduced by your faithless assassin charm.
I should have…
listened to my conscience whispering, imploring
me not to be swayed by the allure of the flesh.
used my common sense, my brain, not my loins,
to turn back the power of your magical spell.
been content with my good woman’s love,
dispelling lust and the folly of my ways.
crushed you before getting myself entangled
within your web of deceit and false promises.
It's cold out here in the street, no roof over my head,
shivering, trembling, on this wind-swept evening.
If only I could do things all over again...
God, if only I could.
What is this “me within me”?
Mute masquerade?
Immortality of a self,
A puff of worthless air,
Or feelings so pure?
Can I bear wings
And an angelic creature be
To soar away
Into the screaming wind
Where no one can find me?
Shall I in my ignorance
Play lip service to gods unknown?
A fancy-dress life
Where questions are left unanswered,
Camouflage realization
Obfuscate the truth,
Sigh a metaphysical inquiry
Or embark on a voyage of discovery?
Yes I can fly amongst the clouds,
A ray of sunlight breaks through dark clouds.
Your name emanates from my lips.
Your glow repels all ugly shadows.
I bow my naked head in shame
That this miserable me dared forget You.
Echoes utter beloved vibrations,
Celestial music softly penetrate my soul,
Your presence almost too much to bear.
Once more I feel alive,
Reconciled to Your divine mercy.
Emotions spread far and deep in my veins,
Oh, to feel the warmth and comfort
As I bless Your sacred name.
The “me in me” is complex true,
Shame, vice but tenderness too.
I strive to cleanse the “me in me”
I feel Your hand stretched out to me,
Dispelling anger and pride
Kindly substituting them with grace.
Together we shall walk again.
Sunshine comes from heaven, breaking up clouds in the sky, and dispelling the winter coldness to land the world a Spring
The smiling comes from eyes, breaking up gloom in the heart, and bringing warmth to put on the Sunshine additional bright
(syllables 28 and 28 in each unit )
When I see a beauty, a vision divine,
Love songs within me start to entwine.
Her face, a garden of blossoms in bloom,
Each petal a verse, dispelling gloom.
Her smile, a fragrance, jasmine sweet,
Enveloping senses in a fragrant retreat.
Her hair, a river, flowing so free,
In waves of grace, an enchanting spree.
Her eyes, like butterflies, dancing with light,
Captivating gazes, a mesmerizing sight.
But if my admiration goes unnoticed, alas,
Lonely songs I'll sing, hoping she'll pass.
Yet if still she remains in her distant sphere,
No desperation, for love draws near.
I'll wait for another inspiration to flow,
For in the river of time, love will grow.
I - applicant for loves generosity
Dared to knock on this door
Dispelling each known calamity
Beseech thee thus to trust and dream again
Yet far away, hopes beckoning gleam
At journeys end the restoration complete
Trembling here - challenging a fate
Submitted my trade
To an outcome unknown
My knock, a whisper
My presence betrayed by a thundering heart
Hearing the footfall of happiness within