Best Divinely Poems
I don’t need thunder
to feel the rumble,
nor lightning
to sense storm’s flash
nor icons to tear
nor statues to bleed
to realize within all
creation, God’s sacred
omnipotent cache --
Yet, while in the smallest
unlimited vastness –
and in the deepest fathomless
depth --
admittedly, all by grace of Almighty
God,
little joy would remain for me
in life I am certain, if denied
here and above
our simple
very flawed
expressions of
human love….
Categories:
divinely, emotions, family, heaven, humanity,
Form:
Free verse
I Am an achiever
Because the Great Achiever
Lives in me and I in Him
I Am a King, royal and great
Because the King of Kings
Lives in me and I in Him
I Am powerful mighty and sure
Because the Great I Am
Lives in me and I in Him
I Am eternal always Am
Because the Eternal God
Lives in me and I in Him
I Am co- creator of all that be
Because the Creator of all things
Lives in me and I in Him
I Am love, pure and perfect
Because the Most perfect of Love
Lives in me and I in Him
I Am a rock strong and enduring
Because the Rock of Ages
Lives in me and I in Him
Categories:
divinely, inspirationalme, me,
Form:
Lyric
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Beautiful Scenes And Treasures Divinely Born
Downward ...
Soft specks falling,
Like echoes frozen white
Whispers sent from December skies
Downward.
(The Ancient Tree )..
Thereinto awe its magnificent trunk
sinking its teeth into soft virgin ground
earth paying no heed as each deeper sunk
as to its firm teether, the tree was bound.
Above grown reaching for bright sky and sun
umbrella limbs hanging massive and long
biggest was giant arms weighing a ton
handy stages for songbirds and sweeter song.
Morning sun's rays glistening eager leaves
as the dancing breeze moved them too and fro
beauty that stirs mankind to God believe
divine hands painted Nature's sweeping show.
Ancient tree in hidden forest gleaming
With beauty sublime and clear brooks streaming.
Winter ...
Ground creamy white,
Trees, moaning pallid skies
Children thanking Christmas break and
Winter.
Robert J. Lindley, 10-02-2020
Cinquain, Sonnet, Cinquain
(CSC)... one of three
Categories:
divinely, appreciation, beauty, creation, imagery,
Form:
Cinquain
** What’s Torn **
What’s been torn off or away may be
a recurring theme — of dreams or memory —
that nags, popping up unexpectedly
to recall or, for dear losses, again grieve…
The things thieved
from life — as divinely conceied,
like the Amazon forest’s trees —
don’t leave, but remain in a spectral reality…
What’s been torn away
may similarly refuse to leave —
like my calve, cut from my body, will scream,
sending phantom pain in suffered agonies…
What was seized from me on that mournful day,
— sculpted by dancing ballet for a decade,
stayed as I went from anestesized to awake
into a daytime nightmare without any escape…
When life sends us to dire places,
where hopelessness would subjugate us,
God will guard our souls and grace us
with a strength: resounding to the soul…
Left ragged, like having my health fail
in reaching goals, I will feel my heart wail
near breaking, but I refuse to let my faith pale
…believing the prayers of heaven will entail
blessings to help all God’s children prevail.
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((c) s.y..eslinger 3/2024
**an addition to “On Phantom Pain” poem still in progress at this time
Categories:
divinely, christian, faith, god, hope,
Form:
Rhyme
Fair Maiden, Sweet Princess, Divinely Sent
In festering sea, brackish waters merged with salt
we found our earthly lives, almost came to a halt.
Maiden fair, standing so proud and with honor free
O' how majestically, all marvel at thee!
Beautiful princess, olden gods blessed thee true
thy graceful words, truth shown courageous and anew.
Never again, shall man see one so fine and fair
with thy gentle smiles and luminous golden hair.
How rests thee? Far away in heavenly abode?
Thou art truly missed, rarest treasure once bestowed.
Pray we true, for thy most blessed and safe return
precious gift we seek yet in no way can we earn.
Pray thee! Cast thy soft countenance upon our shores.
Relieve us from this dark house, its decaying floors.
Robert J. Lindley,
Sept 6th, 1986
Syllables Per Line: 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12 0 12 12
Total # Syllables: 168
Total # Words: 122
Categories:
divinely, appreciation, art, beauty, blessing,
Form:
Sonnet
“What is this strange place we find ourselves in
Trapped in the open, we are free within.” Unseeking Seeker
Finding myself in the center of God’s great will
I’m blest with freedom*, bound by love’s security
Upheld steadfastly by caring sovereignty
Compassing me so I can be serenely still.
Within the Lord’s presence prevails forgiveness bliss
Comforting my heart from transgressions’ weariness
As I do repent with confession-earnestness
Drawing me far from drowning selfishness abyss.
Yielding to the Holy Spirit from worldly ties
My redeemed soul is loosened against aimless bouts
Triumphing to vanquish doubts and arrogant shouts
Despite struggles during worshipful prayer-cries.
Around Christ’s love-circumference, I choose to stay
Where my earnest devotion can fruitfully bloom
There I minister for those who are gripped in gloom
With kindness to share, showered by hope’s joyous ray.
Divinely trapped, I will remain humbly thankful
To the Saviour Who liberated me indeed
From destructive sin’s breed, self’s creed and Satan’s greed
Toward faith-soar for life-building so purposeful.
*Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
March 29, 2022
3rd place, "The Matrix" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker; judged on 4/8/2022.
Categories:
divinely, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form:
Enclosed Rhyme
Divinely favored springtime;
Behold the work of God--
Displayed in every breath of cloud,
And in every inch of sod!
Categories:
divinely, nature, spring,
Form:
Rhyme
Exemplifying jubilant triumphant life-building partnership
Sealed with remarkable intimate relationship
Around blissful freedom-bound fellowship
Upheld by care of loving leadership
Deserving loyal followership….
Such ties my Saviour through cord of sweet friendship
Nurtured by Christ upon Scriptural faith’s authorship
While I learn from His blessed mentorship
Propelling joyous faithful stewardship
Along functional fruitful discipleship…
God be praised for Psalm 23’s divine craftsmanship
inspiring my soul toward sublime worship
nourished to reach-out by sovereign guardianship
triumphing over trials upon truth’s headship…
grateful am I to the Lord* for His shepherding workmanship.
*Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Inspired by “Mizmor Kaf Gimmel” (Psalm 23), the Psalm of David
Originally written in Hebrew
Translated to English by the King James Version (KJV) Bible translators in 1611
November 21, 2021
1st place, "Inspired By A Translation" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Malabika Ray Choudhury; judged on 12/12/2021.
The following is the Hebrew text of Psalm 23
Mizmor Kaf Gimmel (Psalm 23) in English
Psalm of David, Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Categories:
divinely, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form:
Monorhyme
JESUS YOU DIVINELY
EXIST
YOU PROTECTED ME
FROM PIMPS AND
PROSTITUTES
WHO WANT ME TO HAVE
SEX WITH THEIR UNGODLY PENS
JESUS YOU DIVINELY EXIST
ALL THE TIME WHEN IT LOOKS
LIKE MY ETERNAL LIFE
HERE ON EARTH GONE END
WHEN ENEMIES FEEL
LIKE THEY GONE WIN
WHEN YOU SAID IN YOUR
HOLY WORD THAT
THEY WERE ALREADY DEFEATED
FROM THE BEGINNING
TEARS OF WORSHIP
I LIFTED TO YOU
RUNNING TO THESE MEN
WHO DON'T EVEN LIKE YOU
WHEN YOU SHED YOUR BLOOD
WAY BACK ON CALVARY
FOR THEIR TEARS IN THEIR CHEST
THAT THEY HOLD UP IN THEIR DARKEST NIGHT
LORD YOU DIVINELY EXIST
LORD I LOFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH
Categories:
divinely, appreciation, christian, devotion, faith,
Form:
Pastoral
Reborn here now without baggage
possible by the Saviour’s grace…
such worked midst His compassion cage
for my soul’s re-creation phase.
Through Christ’s offered redemption gift
reborn here now without baggage
assured my spirit’s divine lift
along faith growth for service stage.
Settling my heart upon truth page
God leads steps toward milestone glow
reborn here now without baggage
as a channel for blessings’ flow.
Thankful for mission to reach-out
sharing the Lord’s love-care package
I am bound for heavenly route
reborn* here now without baggage.
*1Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
October 7, 2021
5th place, "Dawn" Quatern Poetry Writing Premier Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker; judged on 10/18/2021.
Categories:
divinely, blessing, christian, devotion, faith,
Form:
Quatern
Purple and red of a very rare sunset flowing up -
Are the colours of the Cremisan wine where Christ did die,
That the rays of grace may shine when every star is present,
That the divine sparks may rejoice in the taste of the cup,
Though it’s a brief moment in the black, directionless sky,
After the red sun of grace went in the cup in descent.
Marcus vocalised “May the speech made before any sound,
Fill your burning cores, increase knowledge in you this advent,
By the mustard seed planted into your hearts that get by.”
Through these words, the largest cup next to the small cup renowned,
Purple, red outpours as meant.
Categories:
divinely, mystery, prayer, religious, spiritual,
Form:
Curtal Sonnet
Divinely astounded
my spirit, with awed reverence
gratefully exalts* the magnificent Almighty
while enthralled blissfully midst heavenly aria
heralded by angelic hosts in glorious adoration’s worship.
Reigning with jubilant triumph
prevailing over my redeemed soul
once grievously astounded by iniquities’ guilt…
Scriptural faith granted by the Saviour Whom I trust
exudes assured aura of unwavering virtuous championship.
With earnest beseeching
to the Lord I then yield my heart
now hallowed and righteously astounded
for compassion-driven service against vain attraction
inflicting to my stewardship --- perpetual aching of celestial loss.
Thus, when carnality creeps in
astounding my flesh with arrogance-flair
hoisting self upon human nature’s dominion…
I entreat the Holy Ghost for His engulfing clemency
To keep me bound, expectant for His meekness zeal-revival.
*Psalm 118:28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
January 19, 2020
2nd place, "Free Verse Fever - A -" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Lu Loo; judged on 1/22/2020.
Categories:
divinely, blessing, christian, devotion, faith,
Form:
Free verse
I was a child informed to be like Jesus
and so I did my very best
to imagine myself to think and feel,
act and believe, as Jesus might have done
at least on Sabbath rest
And so it was
I gave birth to imagining
God as ManBoy
just like me,
except He loves me just as I am,
co-arisingly.
If I were Jesus
as We are meant to be,
then ReGenerative God is love
without weekday mediocrity
So why then suffering and painful loss
even when We co-gravitate
toward EarthTribe's sacred Boss?
With omnipotent live-power
currently cooperating integrity,
We still struggle with Christ Dominant
competing monotheistic
EgoPrivileged protagonist Mythos
Western overpowering
Eastern panentheistic Buddha
Tao's Zen-Balanced
Great Transitional
ReGenerative EcoLogos
of CoArising TransParent Crown/Root chakra
Mind/Body Concave/Convex
BiLaterally Intelligent Formation
Cosmic (0)Zone Intellempathy
for short integrity
of both MindGate and BodyPath
From Black Feminist Hole
through White Patriarchal Pole,
Beloved dialectical resilience
of resonantly healthy
nonviolent communication.
Jesus invited me to say that,
because it would compel engagement
rather than darkly molesting entertainment
And be way more peacefully therapeutic
than all this suffering dross
and painful cross
and traumatic loss
discovered in Western HisStory's monotheistic
and excommunicating
colonizing
commodifying
crusading
Capitalizing HeadBoss.
Categories:
divinely, christian, loss, love, myth,
Form:
Political Verse
Man lives all over the world
not thinking how they came about
taking everything for granted too
hearing not despite an almighty shout
The divine hand brush strokes so distinctly
this God has cried so very loud and clear
yet humans shut their eyes to all of this
they'd rather stick their heads in their beer
This God made humans different by far
from all the rest of His creation
giving to them an ever living soul
so distinctly creating a separate nation
Humans are giving God ordained authority
to care for all that the Almighty has made
what they do God will require an account
in His judgement He'll give a grade
If that does not meet the 'A' mark
the divine hand will come right down
proving His holiness requires holiness
only perfect holiness receives a crown
So this clearly is God's purpose
for every one of the human race
marked out before world began
God reigns now as then still the case
Categories:
divinely, bible, creation, god,
Form:
Rhyme
Cleaving to the Lord’s omnipotent love
offered as gift from Almighty above
reaching down to me with abounding grace---
...my soul’s vital need for triumphant race.
Pleasing God while seeking gracious favor
nourished by His omniscient truth savor
blest along entrusted stewardship role---
...my faith ascends toward fulfillment goal.
Compassion-driven against selfish greed
propelled by the Saviour’s power indeed
I confess arrogance lurking in vain---
...as my heart yearns for contentment bliss-gain.
Propped upward kingdom-engagement though weak
grateful still for constant revival peak
my spirit abides* in the will of Christ
…desideratum, divinely sufficed.
*John 15:4 Abide in me (Jesus Christ), and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
November 26, 2020
2nd place, "Pick-A-Title, Vol 25 - Rhyme 2" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 11/30/2020.
Chosen Title: Desideratum
Categories:
divinely, blessing, christian, devotion, faith,
Form:
Quatrain