Best Expedience Poems


Premium Member Onslaught

#One should be cautious in starting a war, but 
once begun, it should be carried out thoroughly#

     #Quote by Hirohito circa Dec 1942#

                       Onslaught 

         As little boy fell over Hiroshima, 
        a demigod dismayed how it grew 
          Into a fat man above Nagasaki, 
        Hirohito said, so I’m the devil too

       Both are one, and the same person, 
        to say otherwise is splitting atoms
         When two suns appear overhead, 
       an emperors duality, cannot fathom 

        And necessary evil is a dubious sin,
       willpower making its choice that day
        Expedience worked saving millions 
        I’m firmly on the side of Enola Gay

     Reckoning came, not a flash in the pan
     for marching POWs to death, at Bataan
       Also, Pearl harbour, Iwo Jima, Guam
      Midway, Okinawa, Tarawa, and Saipan

       Job’s done, the mission accomplished
        a time to celebrate, peace be strong 
     our conscience does not need absolution 
       obliterated by belief, we did no wrong 


Little Boy/Fat man, US code names
for the atomic bombs in WW2

Pick-A-Title, Vol 32 - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh
Prompt chosen Onslaught 
07/11/22

Premium Member FAITH IN GOD WHO SANCTIFIES US

February 4 Faith in God Bible Meditations Based on Leviticus 11-13

Key Verse – Leviticus 11:44 For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy…

FAITH IN GOD WHO SANCTIFIES US	

God sanctifies us from sin-leprosy
By His mercy healing our plague’s persistency…
We thank Him for the power of His clemency
That transforms us by faith along His love’s fervency.

God sanctifies us from flesh-filthiness
By His holiness melting our lustfulness…
We thank Him for the brightness of His righteousness
That radiates around us by faith midst worldliness.

God sanctifies us from pride-inflammation
By His meekness smiting our arrogant reaction…
We thank Him for the clarity of His instruction
That propels us by faith toward growth’s function.

God sanctifies us from vice-defilement
By His purification vanquishing our addiction impairment…
We thank Him for His grace of restoration-replenishment
That upholds us by faith against evil allurement.

God sanctifies us from trespass-infirmity
By His forgiveness correcting our iniquity…
We thank Him for His pardon of acquitting quality
That makes us by faith to enjoy eternal life’s security.

God sanctifies us from command-disobedience
By His discipline conquering our rebellion-resurgence…
We thank Him for His Word of steadfast diligence
That enables us by faith to win against carnal expedience.

God sanctifies us from transgression-pest
By His purity cleansing our errors to the fullest…
We thank Him for His kindness of compassionate zest
That blesses us while we do by faith our utmost best.

February 4, 2025

Premium Member Infinite Flight

Seems I awakened within a dream flying, though staying within 
 the dream, as an eagle I soared. With wings of immense importance 
 not to miss a journey, into the great cosmos. I did coast with 
 consummate ease, where ever it pleased, the nature of my thoughts. 
 My thoughts were master of my flight in spite, of the area of human 
 doubts. Past the lunar divide, expansions parallel into the golden waves 
 and particles of light. Soaring the benefit, of starlit universe around 
 the milky way, I swayed, a part of the paranormal of it all; then I heard 
 a rumbling voice as if clearing a throat.

 Of this author’s spoken words, I will spurge, some of development within 
 my dismissal free of any feelings of poor human mind. Human mind laid 
 aside, within ample bosoms’ peace I did reside, as the absolute testified 
 having none greater than of infinity's assets to enjoy.

 My Host said, ”I am the first and the last, no part of me is of the past, 
 nor of the future logic of any human project. I have given of myself
 to everything, the planets, the stars, the sun and the moon. 
 My power and beauty is unfettered, secured for, if revered, 
 for the paranormal expanse of humans who advance by any 
 moral degree.” 

 Furthermore, Host said, “There is coming of the human logic a dread, 
 where the rubber meets the road, a retread. A recompense of the 
 offence must be bled, though love regrets to collect it has damages.” 

 These were encouraging words, "as by my thoughts", an eagle I soared, 
 through the midnight starlight I steered as my conscience cleared. Eagle 
 led off, "by my thoughts", to my bed. Quite confident I laid my soul upon 
 my bed. Although the human mind frayed by this expedience I promise 
 that I was awake all this time, without any human mistake!

 For Debbie Guzzi Contest: Flying


Friendship With God

 quatrain with anapestic trimeter 

Jesus Christ, holy God, pardons sin;
I give praise and respect to the Christ.
His good grace as I ask - is a win
since for His love, no price would suffice.

In no way does no price mean no cost.
For God’s mercy's a gift He presents.
Left unopened, this present is lost
for eternity – wasted expense.

The real cost for our Lord was His blood;
lives redeemed, sinners suffer no loss.
And our God sends His Spirit to flood
the new life with the pow'r of the cross.

Sin's a breach between man and his God.
He deserves no mere shallow embrace.
No believer with simply a nod
understands the full cost of His grace.

When we forfeit expedience, how
does a friendship with God e'er begin?
Jesus Christ wants obedience now
unto God, the Forgiver of sin.

Hear this proverb and wonder thereof,
A friend's worth, your intent and its end.
Hear it well, "There is NO greater love
than to lay down your life for your friend.”

John 15:13

A Tribute To Civil Disobedience

To never letting voting be enough,

        And not abuse the priv’lege of convenience;

To stop excess and live within yourself,

        Denying all your loved luxuriance;

To not await for change that must become

        In revolution-based expedience;

To hearken for the age that is to come,

        To live in Civil Disobedience.

Premium Member Under the Stars of Heaven: Answer Me

Mystic Rose's Poem
Stars Are Our Link To The Great Beyond And God Himself

I watch the splendor of a shooting star 
and breathe the beauty of a hum-guitar   
Her light 
in flight 
is like a million lanterns on a cooling night

I dream awhile beneath the tarp of heaven 
then close my eyes & slowly count to seven 
I wish in true 
for souls renew 
and soon I’m covered in night’s dew 

I loose the mind and pry his realm  
it`s an expedience of God’s mystic dream    
When free 
I see 
the beauty of his creation for all eternity 

I watch the splendor of a bird in flight  
and breathe the beauty of a blessed night 
His wings 
they sing 
to me of freedom, and all a night can bring;

If only we can learn to sing
Like a Cardinal on a string!

Written by: Mystic Rose 
June 24, 2015 

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My Answer...

I see the shooting star fall from the sky
and hear the melody of a guitar drift by
Strings played
I prayed
until the pitch night sky faded and grayed.

I counted the stars and fell into peaceful sleep
dreaming of my Shepherd.  I, one of His sheep
His mercy mild
I am His child
in a perfect world where no one is beguiled

My mind sees the wonders of His new world
where love among everyone will be unfurled
Paradise waits
where no one hates
there'll be no more sickness and death abates

I wake to the beauty of dawn's early beams
and recall the mystic splendor of my dreams
I am so blessed
to be possessed
of my unyielding faith, which I've expressed

For those who are tired of feeling stressed
God will end the struggles of the oppressed


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April 16th, 2016
Mystic Rose's Answer Me Contest
© Lin Lane  Create an image from this poem.


Premium Member As Starlight Falls-Answer Me

I watch the splendor of a shooting star 
and breathe the beauty of a hum-guitar   
Her light 
in flight 
is like a million lanterns on a cooling night

I dream awhile beneath the tarp of heaven 
then close my eyes & slowly count to seven 
I wish in true 
for souls renew 
and soon I’m covered in night’s dew 

I loose the mind and pry his realm  
it`s an expedience of God’s mystic dream    
When free 
I see 
the beauty of his creation for all eternity 

I watch the splendor of a bird in flight  
and breathe the beauty of a blessed night 
His wings 
they sing 
to me of freedom, and all a night can bring;

If only we can learn to sing
Like a Cardinal on a string!

Written by: Mystic Rose 
June 24, 2015 




     As Starlight Falls Answer


     All from this promise that renews
     God's light spills forth to claim it's due
     when curtains rise 
     from darkened skies
     warmth returns and starlight dies

     Dreams awake to breathe the light
     with sounds of life that takes to flight
     as song birds sing
     in praise to bring
     all honor to this new day's king

     To rise and walk in peaceful bliss
     with all this wonder none should miss
     from thee
     to be
     of heart that all this world might see

     In wisdom may each soul possess
     a knowledge earned from nothing less
     than God's own hand
     that grants this man
     a will to understand

     If one could but recall the words
     from songs of love the starlight's heard


     Answer Me Contest by Mystic Rose
     04/08/2016

Faith --- Answer Me

I gaze at the approaching thunderstorm
and inhale the earthly scent of rainstorm
Her tears
as spears
is like a million blows on human fears

I ponder awhile beneath the lit-up sky
then words start rolling & a prayer is sent up high
I wish for peace
for all fighting to cease
and then the sky beckons with shades of cerise 

I loose the heart and soul on mankind
it's easy to lose faith without God's sign
When lost
we toss
the beauty of his creation for lust and greed

Then I witness the miracles of life stories
coincidences that appear and save lives
His wisdom
for our kingdom
is unfathomable for our limited visions

If only we can soar with his visions
Like an eagle on a wind's rhythm!



A mirror response to Mystic Rose's poem below:

I watch the splendor of a shooting star 
and breathe the beauty of a hum-guitar   
Her light 
in flight 
is like a million lanterns on a cooling night

I dream awhile beneath the tarp of heaven 
then close my eyes & slowly count to seven 
I wish in true 
for souls renew 
and soon I’m covered in night’s dew 

I loose the mind and pry his realm  
it`s an expedience of God’s mystic dream    
When free 
I see 
the beauty of his creation for all eternity 

I watch the splendor of a bird in flight  
and breathe the beauty of a blessed night 
His wings 
they sing 
to me of freedom, and all a night can bring;

If only we can learn to sing
Like a Cardinal on a string!

Written by: Mystic Rose 
June 24, 2015

The Continuing Saga of Adam and Eve

The Story of Adam and Eve
Is all well and good and fine,
It marks the frailties of each sex
Without really trying.

First of all it shows the Love of our Creator,
The One, the Good, the True, the Beautiful,
And the deviousness of the Hater.
Antithesis of Love and Justice; a traitor.

The story of Adam and Eve 
Is all well and good and fine.
It marks the frailties of each sex
Without really trying.

In our selfish disobedience
we are the very same today,
In our sinful expedience
to get our own way.

Adam was created first,
the woman as an ad lib.
Because Adam was lonely for his own kind
God formed her from his rib.

Well, they were doing just fine
Until one day the serpent said “Eve
You want to be like God, I believe.”
She said yes that would be fine.

So she gave Adam a tempting plausible line,
And he apathetically joined in the sinful crime.
Didn’t want to make any waves, you know,
After all he had his seeds to sow.

And so we see how they fared
Still, woman always shooting for control
The man timid and scared.
The snake laughing in his hole.

So men, before you succumb to so called feminists
and both sexes spend eternity crying…
Remember, ..God  only gave her your rib…
so please,.. take back your spine.

Premium Member Till Our Stars Answer Me

I watch the splendor of a shooting star 
and breathe the beauty of a hum-guitar   
Her light 
in flight 
is like a million lanterns on a cooling night

I dream awhile beneath the tarp of heaven 
then close my eyes & slowly count to seven 
I wish in true 
for souls renew 
and soon I’m covered in night’s dew 

I lose the mind and pry his realm  
it`s an expedience of God’s mystic dream    
When free 
I see 
the beauty of his creation for all eternity 

I watch the splendor of a bird in flight  
and breathe the beauty of a blessed night 
His wings 
they sing 
to me of freedom, and all a night can bring;

If only we can learn to sing
Like a Cardinal on a string!


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4/20/2016
Contest of Mystic Rose

Premium Member As Sure As You Answer Me

As  sure as the sun rises in the morn
And dewdrops at the break of day are born
God loves
All  doves
Even those not sent from heaven above

His great love so powerful and awesome
Stirs each flower and tree in spring to blossom
He holds
And moulds
The universe as each second it fully unfolds

Contained is each molecule by the cross
He holds all by His action, removes all dross
Power
Showers
Rain down on believers; He's their strong tower

Why would any reject His so great love
Given freely on that cross to each dove
Blinded
Minded
Seem to stay lost, though constantly reminded

Could there be a revival now
Will you before him humbly bow

The Above Poem In Answer To Mystic Roses' Poem Below


Stars Are Our Link To The Great Beyond And God Himself


I watch the splendor of a shooting star 
and breathe the beauty of a hum-guitar   
Her light 
in flight 
is like a million lanterns on a cooling night

I dream awhile beneath the tarp of heaven 
then close my eyes & slowly count to seven 
I wish in true 
for souls renew 
and soon I’m covered in night’s dew 

I loose the mind and pry his realm  
it`s an expedience of God’s mystic dream    
When free 
I see 
the beauty of his creation for all eternity 

I watch the splendor of a bird in flight  
and breathe the beauty of a blessed night 
His wings 
they sing 
to me of freedom, and all a night can bring;

If only we can learn to sing
Like a Cardinal on a string!

Written by: Mystic Rose 
June 24, 2015

Premium Member Stars Are Our Link-Answer Me

contest's poem

I watch the splendor of a shooting star
and breathe the beauty of a hum-guitar
her light
in flight
is like a million lanterns on a cooling night

I dream awhile beneath the tarp of heaven
then close my eyes & slowly count to seven
I wish in true
for souls renew
and soon I'm covered in night's dew

I loose the mind and pry his realm
it's an expedience of God's mystic dream
when free
I see
the beauty of his creation for all eternity

I watch the splendor of a bird in flight
and breathe the beauty of a blessed night
his wings
they sing 
to me of freedom, and all a night can bring

If only we can learn to sing
like a Cardinal on a string

response poem

To see creation from afar
its subtle tails from flaming star
its burning flight
sky so bright
disappears in brilliant white

A wistful dream beneath round sky
with deeper breathe from endless sigh
truth it tends
soul it mends
night engulfs, dreams it sends

Reasons sought for life that's sown
beautiful soul you've never owned
understand 
without demand
creation's born from spiritual hand

To see the splendor of Angel's wings
sacred night that always sings

to free your soul from its earthly belt
like a night birds song your heart has felt

contest Answer Me

The Four Elements: a Supernatural Force, a Human Resource

Mantle--a fluid shelf that cradles all existence;
Soil--a table that nurtures all subsistence
Flora--a cultivated canvas that neutralizes resistance;
Fauna--a habituated benefactor of indulgence.

Wind--a mysterious force of ambivalence,
Dispersing seed and spore with diligence.
Fondling cloak that cools with benevolence;
Powerful menace that uproots with violence.

Fire, generative force imbuing hearth with resilience;
A temporal light that provides luminescence.
Warming incubator, glowing candescence,
Brooding killer scorching with indifference.

Water--a random discharge of providence.
A vast reservoir of expedience.
An enervating stream that fuels with prescience;
An extractor that disperses with each recurrence.

Immutable elements with primordial affluence;
Material objects manipulated for human ascendence.

Premium Member I Dreamt a Dream Last Century

I DREAMT A DREAM LAST CENTURY


I Dreamt a Dream Last Century,
That babies were forsaken in the name of expedience.
That borders were shut in the nation of hospitality.
That music faded beneath the strident silence of apathy.
And that all hope was lost.

I Dreamt a Dream Last Century,
That men manipulated the hatred of a nation, to blind babies to justice.
That women cared only for themselves.
That pastors preached hell fire in the name mercy.
And that all hope was lost.

I Dreamt a Dream Last Century,
That a wind from the east formed like a whisper.
I Dreamt a Dream Last Century,
That a wind from the east like a whisper began to awaken minds and manifest 
rhymes and take the reins to a glorious revolution.
I Dreamt a Dream Last Century,
That a wind from the east caught hold of a generation and we said in 
unison, “NO MORE!”
Amen.

Repeats Performance

Every senario
Every page in the historical record
Every musical score in Hollywood

Every newscast
Every front page
Every new tax
Every new price increase
Every new terrorist

Every new war
Every financial market crash
Every newly prescribed drug
Every football match

Every new beat on religious fervour
Every political answer
All the problems
And their solutions
Every new contribution

Every president, prime minister, head of state and dictator
Every starving mouth

Every new weapon
Every new massacre and atrocity
Every new oppression
Every new fashion

Every new soap opera
Every new advert
Every new theme in film
Every documentary
Every Christmas and birthday

Every car, building, chair and home
Every child and adult
Every television, computer and music centre 

Every job
Every wage packet
Every debt

Every day and every night
Every class
Every school


Every new false flag operation
Every new organisation
Every new threat
Every new technological advancement
Every new pop idol
Every new Oscar

Every new symbol
Every new convenience 
Explained away by expedience
Every new momentary thrill

Every minute and hour 
Every second
Every twist and turn
Suckled on the teat of indoctrination

Every generation

Repeats Performance

Same flag, same nation, same opinion
Same regurgitation 
Same crap
Different century

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