Best Maxims Poems
Apollo,
God of prophecy, music and eloquence
Had advised Man two things he had to do
In order the truth of things to discover
And as a result to see the world anew:
"Know Thyself" and " Nothing in Excess"
The son of Zeus emphatically declared
In that way the path to wisdom you find
Thus better for you it is to be prepared
Stop trying to locate your God far away
High up a mountain or on the floor of the sea
For God in the depths of your soul is found
Waiting for you one day to be able Him to see
Close your eyes, your ears, your nose, your mouth
Hold back your hands and touch things no more
Remain thus immobile and in absolute silence
If you ever wish to perceive, eternity's divine door
Take notice of what to you Man I, Apollo, say
Make certain every step you take to be the right one
Avoid excess or deficiency in all that you are doing
Keep your soul in balance, for to see how all is done!*
(c) Demetrios Trifiatis
10 June 2016
* My poem has nothing to do with religious believes whatsoever.
It is just a poem that focuses on the knowledge of the self which was
a main theme in the ancient Greek philosophy that had understood
that the door to knowledge was found within us, in our soul! So please,
do not connect my poem with the HOLY Bible. It is just history. When someone writes on dragons does he worship dragons?
Categories:
maxims, god, men, truth,
Form:
Quatrain
Does your conniption fit?
If it's not a laughing matter, then it's not important.
Did you ever notice that when you stir a glass of something, the spoon says, "Jibiddy jibiddy jibiddy jibiddy"?
Worst first name of anyone I ever met: Schmedroy.
Categories:
maxims, fun, funny, humor, humorous,
Form:
Prose
Love one and all: "Live, love and laugh" --
Bear with life's gall; health bears all stuff.
"I love you" works to sculpt pure scope,
Boost joy's pure jerk; keep faith's kind hope.
Learn to say "Please", "Thank you" is good,
Pay your own lease; control your moods.
Focus your plans, live well each day,
Share all you can; work, rest and play.
Learn how to live; share what you get,
Dare to forgive, or else forget.
Speak then the truth: pray your own way,
Pay sums your proof, work wealth each day.
Learn and unlearn, bear with life's burns;
Learn to re-learn in twist and turn.
Live your own life as best you can,
Love beyond strife and live dream grand.
Value your health with lovely cheer,
Love frames your wealth with affluence here.
Leon Enriquez
20 April 2016
Singapore
Categories:
maxims, blessing,
Form:
Couplet
Live well each day
Prize thus fond play
Love all you meet
Greet with smiles sweet
Words sometimes fail
To blaze true trail
Be of good cheer
Faith scares harsh fear
Look out and see
Love helps you be
Eye to eye then
You know not when
In a swift turn
The pyre now burns
Seek yo know truth
Then live fine proof
Leon Enriquez
03 November 2016
Singapore
Categories:
maxims, blessing,
Form:
Couplet
I. no one cares.
II. was never your fault to begin with.
Categories:
maxims, life,
Form:
Free verse
Dare to live well:
Watch how time tells.
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Live without fear:
Love holds you dear.
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The way you see:
Choice comes to be.
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Love moves all things:
Watch moments fling.
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Focus and see:
Set clear thought free.
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Feel peace of mind:
Keep sync in kind.
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A maxim clear:
Live zesty cheer.
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Leon Enriquez
05 October 2016
Singapore
Categories:
maxims, allusion,
Form:
Couplet
HAIKU MAXIMS FOR EVERYDAY TRANSACTIONS
To deal with someone
Don’t volunteer the problem
Let them ask for it
When you want to get
All the results in one time
Get the checklist once
If you want trouble
Create enemies, but if
Not, create friendships
Categories:
maxims, business, wisdom, work,
Form:
Haiku
THE MAXIMS.
Who understands the patterns of life? It is even he who from speaking rashly restrains his lips,
That man will know peace, upon the earth shall he multiply his days and his years shall be long.
Trust men at your peril; for men are erratic; but The Maker, every promise He makes, He keeps,
The end of the fool's words is pain, but a wise man's words make the soul merry like a fine song.
Wrath is the ally of the simple, but the wits of the observant and silent, none would understand,
Without death, we will not value life; that is why death is our lot and the end of our lives' shape.
A high-minded wife is a curse, and the life of the slothful is not more worthy than dung in hand,
The quest for riches is deadly, and to spot the fool, look for him whose mouth is always agape.
In pain, there's glory, but pleasure births doom; whoever is made glad by pleasure will not last;
At dawn, sow; at twilight, be not a sluggard; for you do not know which shall bear a fruitful tree.
A simpleton is he who thinks his acts can be buried; for even Time's flight doesn't kill the past;
By one bad, many 'goods' are erased, and the one who's more careful than sorry shall live free.
Music is soul's lullaby, but dreams keep you awake; a man of dreams is never a lover of sleep;
Do what you want and how you please, but forget not that by that shall you win or bitterly weep.
Categories:
maxims, bible, deep, emotions, faith,
Form:
Sonnet
Man cannot be woman,
woman cannot be man,
if man thinks he is woman,
he is already damned.
We all have opinions,
estimations and thoughts,
but if God says otherwise,
our feelings matter naught.
Trying to live by feeling
is a failing of youth,
the world cares not for your likes,
a grown mind lives with truth.
Blaming faults on other
is a quick road to hell,
never think you’re owed something,
you must do it yourself.
Some placate to people,
and go through life all scared,
frightened what others may think,
but in truth, no one cares.
People say that money
cannot be everything,
true, but it’s in the Top 5,
hale men should be working.
Big towns think they’re hot stuff,
more cultured, they believe,
but I’ve not seen a city
I couldn’t wait to leave.
Our kids need two parents,
mankind evolved to that,
deviate and odds increase
that our kids walk dark paths.
When folks think you’re too nice,
they’ll target you as weak,
though we hate to admit it,
life does require teeth.
I’ve heard it said all crime
by reason is explained,
but some folk are just evil,
run by a twisted brain.
He speaks for the people,
with ideas bold and new!
(If you trust politicos,
I have a bridge to sell you.)
They say slow and steady
is what wins you the race…
Fast and steady works better,
someone will set the pace.
Women captivate you,
make heart and spirit burn,
but lose your job and you’ll see
it’s someone else’s turn.
Men are built with power,
to provide and protect,
but yes, in exchange for that,
we will require sex.
They act like they’ll help you,
but sack you in the end,
those with power over you
can never be a friend.
Some think it possible
to live life without sin,
they just call the evil ‘good,’
there’s reasons you need Him.
Some folks think it’s okay
to murder the unborn,
animals eat their children,
from humans God wants more…
Most of the new ideas
you come up with will fail,
traditions are the things that work,
time itself tells that tale.
Some men feed on your rights,
craving power in full,
parasites that only take…
leftists are bad people.
One last thing I must stress,
and this we should make plain:
it’s a great sin if you drive
too slow in the fast lane.
...it's very annoying.
Categories:
maxims, how i feel, life,
Form:
Rhyme
Speak your plain truth
Let act sign proof
Dare then to be
Love now set free
Pleasure knows pain
Yet not in vain
Beauty says much
In poignant touch
Come ink fine draft
As words move craft
Let will find thrill
The way you feel
Heart knows fine start
Ink stains move art
Leon Enriquez
30 October 2016
Singapore
Categories:
maxims, change,
Form:
Couplet
Wit shapes funny fit
Jigsaw puzzle bits
As you freely leap
Don't you fall asleep
Tell the plain truth well
Watch gaudy lies dwell
Watch wild wonder well
Timely treasure tells
Destiny moves fate
Glimpse that open gate
Can less be more here
Craft lines that string cheer
Leon Enriquez
05 October 2018
Singapore
Categories:
maxims, allegory,
Form:
Couplet
Fragility is quite a strength
just as the crucial bumblebees’ breath
Perhaps not only titularly
gentleness is stronger than severity . . .
Channeling Emily Dickinson : To be a feather in a holocaust
– hope, sewn in the soul, sings the song needed most
A minor thought on regeneration : To regrow the leg the mantis lost
– a marvel on a molecular level - most miraculous
Of majestic beauty : To behold the fragile snowflake - winter’s impetus
– intricate masterpieces exist in the microscopic and minutest
Plant power is undisputed : To reap lemongrass’ healing gifts
– behold a beloved botanical treasure of abundant benefits
Quantity trumps quality when better suited : To cut out the mountains through erosive agency
– water as a weatherer works wondrously
Sources of energy : From the brilliant and prodigious mitochondrion - a natural wonder
to the multifaceted palm frond - suitable as tinder
It can certainly be said that, in the slight
one can perceive preternatural might
So, as the Scots say, “while we breathe we hope”
and our delicate operatives firmly stay a-float
Categories:
maxims, art, beauty, hope, mountains,
Form:
Alliteration