Best Exuberance Poems
Sing with exuberance. There’s so much of
great wonder in the world. Sing happily
with gratitude to God for skies above;
for mountains, plains and valleys that you see;
for all creations meant for you and me;
for sounds of nature; for your love’s sweet voice;
for scents you smell; for foods to taste; rejoice!
God’s love is unconditional, so raise
your voice! Be glad you even have the choice.
For my free will I give to God my praise.
Nov. 20, 2021
For Unseeking Seeker's Agendaless Exuberance Poetry Contest
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In my field of dreams
colourful flowers still dance
to the melody
the wind discharge – no sadness
exuberance fill my soul
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Days of my youthful exuberance are gone
But love and passion continue life's song
Remind me each day
I'm enjoying my stay
And I'm here for the duration however long
Marked by “Rejoice in the Lord always*” aim
exuberance is purposeful delight
mirth exuding earnest gratitude flame
contagiously oozing with blissful light
enabling others for glad smile aright…
Joy bubbles rippling hearty laughter-glow
in sharing kindness as blessings do flow
toward jovial soul’s triumphant reign
midst worship against hypocrisy-show
blissfully praising God for blessed gain.
*Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
November 11, 2021
1st place, "A STRAND (1050)" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 1/13/2022.
Overwhelmed by the inconceivable,
Giddy for the future for no reason
Whatever success is achievable,
Unmoved by thoughts of personal treason
Delighted by the sounds of the season,
Alive in the vibrance of each moment
Gleeful shouting that cannot be silent,
Lost in feelings of freedom’s ecstasy
Thoroughly happy with no clear intent,
Knowing this is my future’s destiny.
EIGHTH PLACE WINNER
written November 26, 2021
for "Agendaless Exuberance' Poetry Contest
sponsored by Unseeking Seeker
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To define the word 'exuberance'
One need not go to the Net
Watch two puppies meet on the street
That's happy as happiness gets
It's real 'exuberance' personified
As they tug away on the leash
Both tails wagging a mile a minute
A couple of ecstatic beasts
What if we allowed 'em both to go at it
Exploring until they dropped
They'd surely be two happy pooches
Till in their dog house they flopped
We could learn a lesson from these little guys
Begin each day with a smile
Cram in as much fun as you possibly can
Never know if it's your very last mile
© Jack Ellison 2014
They spread beauty and fragrance
For the sake of it
Expect nothing in return
Friendly with the thorns
They live in grace and peace
And fade with joy
Apropos no motive
They live life for living
Nothing comes, nothing goes
Continuity pervades
Plucked and tweaked
Merge with all and never whine
Rain, sun and chill
Spring, autumn and snow
Embrace all and come again
Beyond reason and doubt
Share the nature and fate
with flavor and fullness
Full of joy, never in haste
With eternity, filling the hearts
Exuberance, innocence and poise
Blending frailty with strength
With vibrance and color
Through sunshine and clouds
Enjoying the rocks and falls
With leaves and boughs
Free from weary of time
Emitting serenity and hope
With benign and blissful heart
Turning earth into Eden
Rising from the buds
O flower! I wish you adieu
Waiting for another year
"Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress. When I get fed up with one, I spend the night with the other"
Anton Chekhov
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Medicine, an in-pouring
Literature, poetry, our outpouring
In tandem setting into motion, vibration
Epitomising our being-ness by gentle resonation
Let then our medicine, oh hermit, be the love caress
Soft, healing touch, leaving us free of duress
Distilled and enriched within our heart
All souls one and none apart
We affirm in definitiveness
Bliss influx grips us in rapturousness
Mind body magnetised, one with the universe
Radiating beauteous love hues, as our creative verse
15-March-2021
Reveal your other muse poetry contest
Sponsor: Margarita Lillico
Childhood delight midst leaping spree
with skipping rope setting feet free
energized to count “One-two-three”
exposing exuberant glee.
Such was I with my peers so dear
decades ago showing glad cheer
kids defying downfall fear
soaring high along active gear.
Now, exercising through jump rope
from hopping strain my heart does cope
while striving for healthiness scope
for wellness management I hope.
Toward faith*-leap for service height
spirit ascends in prayer plight
thanking the Lord Who grants blest might
with His grace, compassion and light.
*Ephesians 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.
October 5, 2021
Edited on February 10, 2023
3rd place, "YOUR PICK AGAIN" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 3/2/2023.
Exuberance bobs, bops and bounces
on a trampoline of joyous elation.
Its riff a catchy refrain
that sticks in the brain,
prods and pokes receptive minds
into action and reaction.
Like a buoy rocking on waves,
to and fro,
up and down,
side to side,
Just can't sit still,
all aflame and glowing,
sparking with joyous jubilation.
Walking all alone as the day digressed
an azure sky so blue captured my sight
and took with mystic awe my wanton breath
expiring praise for God with all my might.
Ne’er had my heart seen such clear blue so bright.
Joy gushed forth from me with an inner zeal.
My outer ode to God I did reveal
with language that was freely from the soul,
true words to God not phony but real.
A moment caught more cherished than fine gold.
Just when I thought the world was fit and well
and I had seen the grandness of it all,
the breeze within the trees begin to swell
and symphonies of leaves commenced to fall,
looking like an autumn-colored snow squall.
Again, my heart delighted in the show.
Dried leaves caressed my ankles, soles, toes
and sang a song of winter as they crunched.
What a place of lovely there is to know!
Most folks around don’t even have a hunch.
11/19/2021
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Poetry blooming in clusters
bouquets on stems, verbena
exuberance true nature...
Inundated she enters,
Capturing the room with her presence
Every eye upon her exuberance
Her eyeliner beckons, enter only if you dare,
But be careful for I am in control.
Her smile glistens, welcoming your favor,
Her love you want to savor.
None other have you seen like her before,
She stands waiting at the door.
Many wish to approach,
But none so brave as the one she awaits.
For it is his love, his heart, she adores,
And only he can approach, with no fear.
Uninhibited he reaches out for her,
She responds with the hand of an angel,
Soft as the softest cloud,
But with a firm grip,
As to not lose the one of her dreams.
He leads her out to the terrace,
They dance slowly,
Holding each other closely,
As they gently kiss,
Under the moonlight,
With the stars high above.
Their hearts one with each other.
With wild exuberance the new boy
Danced his way across the gym floor.
It was the seventh grade dance; no other guys were moving.
They were mostly staring at the pretty girls who were dancing.
He dipped and swayed. Some of the girls turned and clapped.
His essence paraded in tune with the music.
The non-dancers stared at his wild city boy dancing ways.
His confidence outclassed them.
Some were afraid. Most just made fun.
Not understanding the essence of his confidence
He shimmied around them, not seeing them at all.
The girls were impressed. The boys were stunned.
Recognizing talent and confidence when they saw it.
Let's jump for joy, the weekend's here at last,
I must forget my work worries and strife.
We'll head to the beach, I've checked the forecast. -
I can just unwind and enjoy my life,
being with our kids and my lovely wife.
The pressures of work sure can take their toll,
family time truly uplifts my soul.
Building sandcastles, paddling in the sea,
taking time out, an achievable goal.
Precious moments with all the family!
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Agendaless Exuberance Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker
11/26/21