Best Gladness Poems
Walking upon silent parched paths,
under speechless scarlet skies.
Your name sits upon the tip of my tongue,
listening to the susurration of my heart.
Each vibration echoes tones of lament,
conflicted by the principles of time.
Adrift in the midst of gladness and sadness,
in a plot without a twist, lost in blackness and slackness,
through turbulent trials, I yearn for you to return.
Distance remains an unknown intangible pain,
but visions of your timid cute brown eyes remain.
How your mouthwatering scent seduced senses.
How your luscious lips dissolved all walled defences.
Now I yearn for queen of my heart to re-appear,
to sleep in each others arms, into the new year.
Adrift in the midst of gladness and sadness,
in a plot without a twist, lost in blackness and slackness,
through turbulent trials, I yearn for you to return.
Without you the mind is misplaced in marshlands,
where intimacy is lost to complex riddles called life.
Under cold ebony skies, your memories flicker like candlelight,
you are the flame, which insulates my heart with devotional delight.
Silent One
26 December 2019
Wanted to experiment with a mix free verse and rhyme.
After contemplating calling it a free verse or rhyme, I settled for lyric.
Maybe an idea for a contest.
Silver and gold; silver and gold -
our friendship is a sweet treasure -
a bounty of gladness always to hold.
Silver and gold; silver and gold -
a value of two-heart measure.
Your concern cushions my every footstep.
You never lean - I freely walk, talk, dance -
knowing you would never seed my regret,
but remain golden with your acceptance.
Like pure golden ore is your lovely gift -
acceptance given without any strings.
Respecting each other, we’ll have no rift.
When free to be me, my spirit sings!
Silver and gold; silver and gold -
our friendship is a sweet treasure -
a bounty of gladness always to hold.
Silver and gold; silver and gold -
a value of two-heart measure.
My bridge of dreams could never safely rise
protectively anchored to strongly stand
while arching to yet, higher calling skies,
without your love securing it to land.
A bridge shining silver - indeed - it seems -
this friendship you’ve happily given to me.
Together let's climb it, fulfilling our dreams
as we love unconditionally!
Silver and gold; silver and gold -
our friendship is a sweet treasure -
a bounty of gladness always to hold.
Silver and gold; silver and gold -
a value of two-heart measure.
Seasons come, seasons go,
even though we may wish it weren't so.
But each season has a time and place,
bringing its own beauty and grace.
The year begins with ice and snow!
But we stay warm by the fire's warm glow.
Then by the time daylight shows,
snow balls are flying, with heavy blows.
But after many months of winter's fun,
everyone wants some warmth and sun.
That is when spring arrives,
adding cheer and glee to everyone's lives.
Daffodils, daisies, what could be better!
Everyone is loving this beautiful weather.
Then along comes beautiful summer.
No one can turn away this newcomer!
Pool parties are held, picnics are enjoyed,
children race outdoors with kites to be deployed.
By now the heat is beginning to cool down.
Then fall comes and the leaves turn brown.
With crimson, yellow, orange, and red!
Pumpkin pies, apple cider, enough said!
So while we may long for the cold when its hot,
or the heat when it most definitely is not,
we should appreciate each season for its unique things
fall, summer, winter and spring!
POTD is often filled with sadness
Not often is there joy and gladness
Not much laughter fills this world
Little humour gets unfurled
Little gratitude for what one has
Woe is me I'm lost and sad alas
Lets have some days of poetic jokes
Lots of fun filled jolly pokes
Great medicine comes from laughter
Lifts the spirit for hours long after
POTD sometimes filled with glee
Are there others or is this invitation only me
Perhaps at least one day a month a Sunday
to be reserved for a POTD humour fun day
What have you to say to me?
About these things of woe
Help me to understand my plight
Comprehend, then let them go
Such bittersweet moments arise
Keeping me up at night
Charming thoughts of my father
Turns itself into awful fright
My father was a gentle man
Or so I thought most times
Until I put pen to paper
Spoke of dirty deeds mostly in rhymes
Tonight I sit amongst the pews
Trying to decipher the noise
Music outside screaming your name
Inside we stir, have lost all poise
Remembering the days gone by
Wanting to know what’s real
Dear Savior, Father, keeper of me
Turn up my emotions, let me feel
Cry the tears to heal the heart
Wipe away the bloodshed past
Bring me to this place call home
Home is where Your true love lasts
I am weary and so tired
Fraught with grief and dread
Longing to know the gift of sleep
Knock out sadness, oh, knock it dead
Praise Your name, I try my best
There’s no one else but You
You are the reason that I can cope
My God, My Savior, my one true hope
Blessings to the Lord above
Father, loving and true
Thank you for my life today
Jesus Christ, I do love You
What great sorrows come with joy!
What great pains come with happiness!
For if sorrows came with sadness,
And if joys came with gladness;
What would we have to gain?
May 20, 2018
MAKE THEM DAYS OF FEASTING AND GLADNESS - Book of Esther 9:22
Today we celebrate,
History comes alive.
Purim arrives this month,
All people shall thrive.
Feasting and gladness,
The order of the day.
History shouts the story,
We live to laugh and pray.
We are tired of kings and leaders,
Who promise all the world.
But become tyrants,
When the banner is unfurled.
The walled city has come down,
The trumpet sound was heard.
God led Joshua,
He followed God's Holy Word.
Why is it throughout the years,
Evil men rise to power.
"Destroy this race", they say,
It will be our finest hour.
Esther faced the king,
Revealed his horrid plan.
The monarch suffered humility,
From Pur the humble man.
We remember Adolf Hitler,
Joseph Stalin and such.
The same godless deeds,
Soon they were out of touch.
Celebrate the season,
Give gifts and love your friends.
These are God's Chosen People,
We support them to the end.
RAYMOND V. MORGAN
Beautiful winds
They carry me to You.
Streams of color I do pass through.
I come and behold Your love Lord,
You are like no other.
Peace is mine, gladness of heart forever.
You sing your precious song over me Jesus
Thank You my Gracious and Beloved King,
My Giver of eternal life, eternal love, eternal joy.
Your peace passes all understanding... with You
I shall always live even though I die in all my ways here.
I praise You Jesus... as we both refer often to this precious
love note.
All my praise to You and Your continued manifest Self to us
And to Your Kingdom.
My Beloved I am truly Yours as You are truly mine...
As You always remind me and it becomes an ever deeper,
Increasing Truth living inside my heart, mind, soul.
I love You thank You!
S.E. Clark 9/6/17
I must reach for them,
feel God's generosity...
until my thirst ends.
I wish you'd be here
Right beside me all day
Fear not, I'm right here
I wish life would change
Then, it would be exciting
Time to rearrange
Splendid as the sun
You illuminate the moon
Day has just begun!
Wherever you go,
I'll go with you willingly
Dancing to and fro
Beauty js divine
Goodbye to the other side
Elegance - soooo fine
Teardrops fall slowly
Unto the ground with no sound
Misery spoilz glee
Don't cry, companion
Just don't worry, be glad
Felt your frustration....
Express yourself now!
There's no need to be afraid
Be renewed somehow...
You are not alone!
Have satisfaction your way~
Yes, keep pressing on!!
I wish you goodness
In this life of toil and woe
Receive happiness!~
Let's greet each one with gladness'* cheer
We're like good brothers, sisters dear
Around victorious partnership
Inside safe vessel called friendship.
With warm hello for joyful day
We show God's blessings all the way
Giving sweet smile so jubilant
Makes us feel wondrously vibrant.
Saying "Take care" gives comfort gain
Making us conquer hardship's pain
Also bringing peaceful delight
Marked by hope for morning that's bright.
Let kindness reign in every heart
With love's greeting right from the start
As Mom and Dad with all their best
Teach us do in their caring zest.
*Psalm 105:43 …He (GOD) brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness.
February 24, 2023
1st place, "Nursery Rhyme" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper; judged on 3/3/2023.
Come lift me high, higher through your flowers,
Let my senses pour over your timeless leisure
Fresh night the wind chimes of nature heaps,
Softly and tenderly buds start to unfurl ...
And russet fields parade their tassels
Beholding charms of your mid-March gladness;
Flickering down like embers’ fire, trees ripen
Born from the earth and air , fragrance unleashed:
Leaf to leaf, thrilling a fresh ballet that whirls
A recital of sways circling in dappled grass..
Oh, shade me then in watercolor evenings ;
As moonlight explodes with springtime’s caprice!
Contest: Dave Will's March Middleness
4/18/2017
HOLIDAY GLADNESS
They each come just once a year
Bringing us joy and good cheer
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Chase the Winter Blues away
When Christmas carols we hear
19 November 2019
For the contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin
Hearts full of gladness* worship God triumphantly
Yielding to Him lives with obedient merriment
Having souls assured of precious salvation eternally
Gratefully praising Him along devotion’s fulfillment.
Glad hearts reach out to others cheerfully
As shown by the Saviour, the source of joy every moment
Following His example, doing His will spiritually
Edifying fellow believers in every heavenly engagement.
*Isaiah 35:10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
August 15, 2019
February 15 Faith in God Bible Meditations Based on Numbers 10-11
Key Verse – Numbers 10:10 Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I am the LORD your God.
FAITH IN GOD WHO CAUSES OUR GLADNESS
God causes our gladness against slothfulness-inflicted boredom
And He leads us along His granted joyous freedom
For our involvement by faith in the advancement of His kingdom
With His standards that reign over worldly stardom.
God causes our gladness against iniquity-plagued fright
And He checks us along His Scriptures’ light
For our holiness by faith as we do what is right in His sight
With His guidance for our courageous might.
God causes our gladness against disobedience-clothed despair
And He admonishes us along His counsels’ care
For our warning by faith so we must prioritize our spiritual welfare
With His power as His Gospel we always strive to share.
God causes our gladness against transgression-afflicted shame
And He corrects us along His wisdom flame
For our purity by faith in exalting His precious name
With His sanctification with forgiveness that we can claim.
God causes our gladness against hypocrisy-attacked heartiness
And He cheers us along His goodness-greatness
For our repentance by faith in confessing our sinfulness
With His pardon toward our service-truthfulness.
God causes our gladness against doubt-mingled sacrifices
And He disciplines us along His lovingkindness that blesses
For our trust by faith in His Word over man-made curses
With His strength to uphold us in tempting instances.
God causes our gladness against failure-pushed frustration
And He lifts us along His compassion’s function
For our thanksgiving by faith to Him, the Author of our salvation
With His grace abounding in our eternal life’s jubilation.
February 15, 2025