Best Radiance Poems
It was time for day to bid adieu to the setting sun,
when tangerine hues blend with those of pale pink.
Not to miss the titian glow, I was afraid to blink,
now that the ebbing of twilight had finally begun.
Slowly, it descended below the horizon's edge,
a sanguine orb drowning in a cobalt blue sea.
Sunset is such an enchanting pleasure for me,
as sunlight disappears behind the cliff's ledge.
During the begetting of night, my mind was at play
with thoughts of writing of a moment I won’t forget
and of the crowning halo of light of the sun's coronet.
The one it offers to the moon at the end of each day.
Cascades of pastel colors stretched across the skies.
My shadow grew longer as the sun bid me 'farewell.'
I watched a last flicker of light dip in an ocean swell.
A radiant canvas loomed before my awestruck eyes.
The grand finale' of this prismatic pageantry, I lauded,
as this lustrous sunset slowly slipped away from me,
waved goodbye and sank into the depths of the sea.
Another sunset made its exit. I stood and applauded.
Sunshine Radiance
Your love is my true sunshine radiance,
That greets me every day with such passion.
It sets my heart and emotions afire!
Words often fail me at times dearest one,
As I seek to share the depth of my love
For you and how it makes me feel daily.
The brightest of moons and stars in Heaven
Can’t match the splendor you bring to my life.
My heart is joyful when we touch and kiss!
Our love basks in your sunshine radiance!
Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
(July 7, 2015) (Blank Verse)
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Magnitudes of greatness
Unfailing love relentless
My noble rock and fortress
Father to the fatherless
Marched beyond the wilderness
Redeemer of righteousness
In awe of your magnificence
Omnipresent brilliance
Of glorious resplendence
An eternal assurance
A blessed abundance
Of shining countenance
With strength and resilience
Royalty and eminence
His majesty of prominence
Gladness in your presence
Free in your deliverance
Delightful in obedience
His almighty radiance
Written by Geraldine Taylor ©
Her Presence always was a quiet glow,
A morning all the day, and through the night.
And, while she slept, white radiance did show
Uplifted from the earth, her form grown light.
Like her, Spring spills forth waking on all things,
On sleeping hills, on nascent pomegranate,
On curling bear-cub, everything that sings!
And curled-up leaves, yawn, stretch, embrace bright planet!
There is an Allness, newly on the air
That lacked before... a Presence of Christ rises
And wicked things come over, once laid bare
To new humility, which small things prizes.
Like her, Spring gently calls a man, 'Awake!'
Who always let her sleep, for Love's sweet sake.
within me dwells my essence, my soul, my breath it is my inner self untainted and uncorrupt, my identify breathed into me at birth and I am responsible for its safe journey in this life so I will learn fearlessness, steadfastness, truthfulness, unselfishness, gentleness, and cleanliness of body and mind
this is my oath and promise to the Lord above and I will carry purity in my heart, only tranquility will be spoken from my lips and only serenity will dwell within me always, and I will have no wrath, or find fault in others . . .
I will possess no greed, no hate, no conceit but be humble and silent
people will say I am calm, forgiving, modest, and show great restraint, I will find the beauty in everything ... I will study the scriptures of my religion and follow their knowledge and I will have compassion of all of the Lord's
creatures, humans, animals, birds, fish, waters, plants, forests and will
protect them from destruction with every fiber of my being, I will be kind
and giving, generous, and helpful, I will live in harmony . . .
But, most important to me, is that at the end of this journey, it will be
said, this person possessed radiance in character . . .
THE RADIANCE of WORDS
T’ward darkened stage a spotlight throws a beam
Bright circle draws rapt focus of each mind
Now witness to a world newly defined
Of entities that live within this gleam
In theatre of life that may seem dark
Or filled with views chaotic and confused
A word can fix a focus to infuse
A sense, bringing illumination stark
When those of language currency may wield
Words purposed to deny a picture fair
But cast dark shades of turmoil and despair
By which truth is distorted and concealed
Then let the poets’ lucent words cast rays
To brighten and elucidate our ways
Electromagnetic radiation has ultraviolet waves;
Just as sunlight sparkles against the ocean's waves.
Light reflects gold and water on a mountain side;
Creating a rainbow with gold on each side.
Light rays reflect and light up many things;
A mirror reflection of beautiful women and God's glory.
Electricity travels at the speed of light;
Like a star shining brightly at night.
Angels can travel at the speed of light;
Unseen to most humans, they are out of sight.
Someday time travel could be designed;
Engineered by brilliant and practical minds.
Dreams and visions inspire human beings;
The light of the world gives life abundantly.
blossom in our lives
such a flower of fragrance:/
sunshine in our hearts
© Joseph S. Spence, Sr., (Epulaeryu Master) 5/17/09
All Rights Reserved, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Senior Advisor, to Founder of Motivational Strips
Ambassador De Literature
Noble Star of Literature 2018
Living Legend of the 21st Century
Pentasiv B World Friendship Poetry Featured Poet 2019
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Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is the author of "The Awakened One Poetics" (2009), which is
published in seven different languages. He invented the Epulaeryu poetry form, which
focuses on succulent cuisines and drinks. He is published in various forums, including the
World Haiku Association; Poetinis Druskininku, Milwaukee Area College, Phoenix Magazine;
Möbius Poetry, and Taj Mahal Review to name a few. Joseph is a Goodwill Ambassador for
the state of Arkansas, USA, a college faculty, and a military veteran.
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The radiance of our love is so true,
From the first time we met my dearest one.
I saw your eyes, felt your joy, and I knew
That no one else but you could be the one.
Our first embrace was so warm and intense,
And we sensed everything felt nice and right,
And we kissed deeply feeling no pretense,
As we strolled on that wondrous starlit night.
Our hearts and souls have melded now as one,
With our emotions afire my dearest!
Our love and life’s journey has now begun,
And we must keep us ever so nearest!
We have radiance in our love so true,
And pray to God for his divine love too!
Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved,
(December 29, 2014) (Shakespearean Sonnet)
Rhyme Sequence: abab|cdcd|efef|gg
Meter: Iambic Pentameter
E nchanted by the elements, Goddess Earth excitedly
A rises, anticipating all her awe-inspiring artistry;
R eveling in the rapture of the rivers’ ripples or roses’ rare redolence;
T antalizing us with her talent for turning out utter transformations.
H er heart holds hues of happiness!
R obust and rosy-cheeked, she rambles,
A dorning arms of trees with amethysts in spring and apples in autumn.
D ancing from dawn to dusk and back to dawn,
I nstinctively and impulsively, she illuminates with imagery - in
A nd out and all about, she ambles ardently.
N ever endingly, this nimble nymph
C apriciously creates - combing sky with clouds and coaxing colors onto canyons,
E xuberantly and effortlessly embracing all of earth’s expanse effulgently.
R iding rainbows or rapids; rending rocks when riled, she regulates and replenishes.
I nherently and impressively imaginative, she is invaluable in
D auntlessly and dulcetly delighting with dazzling display.
E arth, who exhales exquisite breath, may your radiance ride be everlasting!
An Anagram poem!
It was wonderment.
The mesmerizing expression rolled off her tongue in waves.
To my puzzlement I was in a state of allurement.
Her vibes were sent to me in soothsaying proportions.
It was almost trickery, but I knew where I was going.
To the festivity that arose through great apprehension.
Thoughts intertwined with her perplexity.
Her magnetism pulled me into an eternal trance.
We floated into elation of bewilderment.
Bygone indifference; we are one.
You are my goddess; ravishing, statuesque radiance.
Purely beautiful with a beautiful mind, heart and soul to match.
To my amazement I found her within.
She was snuggled in my organism.
Wrapped up in all of my thoughts.
She was warm.
I was connected with my wizardry.
She brought out the magic in me.
It was a prophecy.
To be told; never old.
We are undead together and full of life.
We are everything and nothing and everything in between.
And we are an incantation of youth.
We are; limitless.
Nonesuch bewitchment nor black art or ill will.
This was love as we hither to the schism of bliss.
Away with all devilry; we roam galaxies of heavens.
I hold you in my hands like a dragonfly who lets me.
My dragon with fire that doesn't burn me.
My butterfly who can hold my weight.
My snow in the sea; my light in the haze.
My flowers in the dirt; my green in the concrete.
Sail through my eyes, past the smoke.
Bring me closer to another zenith.
Give me your endless sensual voodooism.
My muse I adore; forever more.
She has taken me to that statuesque radiance.
My Valentine Always
A burning love forms in my heart:
Longing for your touch;
To feel your love, but we are a part?
Your hair smelled of a lavender scent;
Essences she used when she bathed.
I'll always treasure you in my heart, my valentine!
Your radiance emanates:
When you step into a room!
Your beautiful, tuned voice;
Filled my mind with you, my valentine
I used to lay awake after you've,
Fallen asleep,
And gaze at your radiance.
I ask myself at times;
What did I ever do to deserve a woman like you?
Because I would do it again.
You've drawn so much more than love out of me.
You bring radiance, and elegance like flowers!
You bring me to; life, my valentine.
And, I love you so much, Shannon! R.I.P.
So this is death again;
he comes around too often
of late by far!
Disturbing our positioning,
meddling with the dials,
blotting out our brightest star.
How will we find our way?
hands fumble along a wall,
looking for an exit or a light,
While behind him, shedding life
like a pair of wrinkled stockings,
she stands tall,
Her face, her smile, her eyes,
Ella in her radiance.
Golden memories
Of happy thoughts and sunbeams
Surround the blissful.
I saw a female being
Shining bright like a diamond
Staying atop the cloud as she rules the heavens
Making the sun stand still
and putting a pause to the rains
as the entire world look up above
in admiration, in awe and in wonders.
pure and modest in her rule
innocent and natural in her gaze
weakening and tender is her smile
but powerful and charming is her beauty
Her scent so magical and epic
forcing a change to the laws of nature.
World kings with their chariots and legions
cannot match the strength of her touch
wild and intimidating beasts bow in cowardice
to the glorious effect of her radiance.
Her confident steps direct the winds
and her outstretched arms elongate the day.
Her emotions- a perfect antidote to disasters
and her sweet care, a great comfort for the night.
Just the silk of her cloak
and the decoration of her embroary;
her long, straight, light but shy hair
on a well bordered, spotless and fine face
all tremble the strong and dumbfold the wise
Perfumes from America
can come from the aroma of her skin,
the cleansing water from the dead sea
can have healing powers with her tears.
A beauty beyond words and expressions
an attractive force creating wishes
from all gender to taste the kiss of her lips;
from both Adults and infants
to cling to the satisfaction of her breasts.
Even Nature admits to its defeat of her
and no form of her, reduces her glow.
In happiness, confidence and peace,
she's like a new fresh Camilla full of nectar
In sorrow, mourning and depression
she's like a new lamb-tender, soft and affectionate.
Come to my nest
O ye Queen butterfly
cos I'll not stop singing of your praise
until I'm blessed with your shining light