Best Forbearing Poems

Then spoke our Lord upon the scene
in a world of sheep gone astray.
His talk is truth, somewhat pristine
for thoughtless people of the day.

A taxman listened from a tree; 
then spoke our Lord upon the scene
“Zacchaeus, come on down, I’m free.”
Inviting himself was not mean.

For Christ,...

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To you, O women great, in obeisance, I bow,
For your primary forms of mother, sister, mate;
Full of love, patience, kindness and compassion, how,
The almighty has adorned you with goodness great;
As planners and arrangers, today, you excel,
As big bosses chiefs and heads, powers vast you wield;
Teachers,...

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blue ruffles and suspenders,
twist ‘n tout
their quick step
intermingled with applause,
side to side smiles,
astute to wrest the audience.
choreography jacks
the core of seasoned judges,
up on their feet,
forbearing technique.
joy spreads
like a serendipitous meadow -
spring arrives,
verdant with faeries and butterflies,
honeysuckle and roses,
violets, the warm sun
of
baby’s breath-teeth
to tinker bell-tiptoes.
at final...

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Am I the Assassin 
        or the Undertaker

                   For Palani 

         ...

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We are living in the middle, you and I,
between butterfly beginnings - ethereal endings.
Despite Natural Law, I'm persuaded to pause;
if possible, dear, let chrysalis continue ...
Timothy Levi Hicks

Living in the Middle

Rules of life restrict us from infancy.
If instincts are true we thrive, each new lesson,...

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Today, catching sight of the mallards
crying over Lake Iware:
Must I too vanish into the clouds?
—Prince Otsu translation by Michael R. Burch  

This world—
to what may we compare it?
To autumn fields
lying darkening at dusk
illuminated by lightning flashes.
—Minamoto no ago translation by Michael R. Burch

This world—to...

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Dedicated to: Myself and the kindred spirits

Rise up today so gracefully and comely. Let not the present by the past be spoiled. You are entitled to what is best in the new day; do not let it wasted to loneliness and disgust. Leave the horror...

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Yes, He is approachable.  No, He is not hidden or isolated.
Yes, He is an Infinite and Awesome Supernatural Being.
He introduces himself to us in the form of our own humanity              ...

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That word Love, that surpasses all
the eternal flame, you hold in your hand..
My darling my gift to you, thousand veils of light
passions of our minds, in heaven so true
where God's counsel will stand, is love, more love
and laid on a path laid bare, is my...

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Mesmerized and enthralled
Objective and fair-minded
Optimistic about anything
Nurturing and nourishing
Friendly and affectionate
Lenient and sympathetic
Observant and mindful
Well-balanced and graceful
Earnest and passionate
Reasonable and sensible

Open and forthright
Nerdy but interesting

Meek yet forbearing
Adventurous and intrepid
Yielding and malleable

Oriented and discerning
Nonchalant and unperturbed
Easygoing and good-humored

05/01/16

"Poem Written On Your Birthday
II" Poetry Contest

2nd Place...

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(Mothers They Are, Not Just On Mother's Day)


Mothers are souls, gentle as some birth mothers

Oh, I've seen their tender hearts bleed

Their minds racing to find whatever the need

Heaven knows how far their hands with kindness stretch

Each morsel becomes five loaves, and two fishes

Rest assured their...

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My Recurrent Dream, Translation of Paul Verlaine's Sonnet : Mon Rêve Familier

I'm often subject to a strange and invasive dream
Of an elusive woman whom I love, and who loves me  
And who at every encounter might not the same be
Nor altogether another be, yet...

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Once when I was kept in the safest column
 He was already standing beside my mother's womb
 Whispering me lullaby
 And I was happy
 
Before I walk my day
 He was already standing in the doorway
 Packing me provisions so I could make it through...

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She glimmers by the darkness of the sea
To welcome those who seek true liberty
This apple of the earth tempts all to see
The truth that nothing in this world is free

Such beauty bears a burning torch up high
The glorious towers of an empire try
To reach God's...

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It remains my tightly held Health and WellBeing intention,
for the good of me,
yes,
but for everyone, eventually,
to continue to Win now,
although I realize this requires further Loss of and by Others
who may justifiably feel Earth's survival of the fittest
has boxed them into unfit margins of unnecessarily...

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