Best Self Actualization Poems
Security, self-esteem, and basic needs;
Everything on Maslow’s scale I seem to nearly have.
Life is good, but do I have it all?
Fulfillment in all things? What am I still in need of?
A final need exists which requires extra
Creativity! Often those who achieve it are seen as heroic.
Their autonomous personalities are quite distinct!
Unlike ordinary souls, they’ve attained the highest plateau.
As masters of their fate, they do not know the word inertia.
Lincoln is a prime example. How many on this earth ever had his great will?
Integrity defined him, as nearly did agapai.
Zest and gratitude for life were his, and he had no need of glitz.
Among humanity, he was like the fairest of the pearls found in the sea.
To be like him, so talented, so good, so brave, so smart
Is something that I can barely fathom. I
Only can admire and strive to be like him, my hero!
Not many in this world ever can achieve the highest plain.
Written November 10, 2016
Seeing an ever growing list of my poems
Each and every one is so special to me
Learning to write poetry has been wonderful
Forming my first poem was a form of stress relief
All my musings come from an often crazy idea!
Challenging myself with new forms is therapeutic
Time for me to try and become a perfectionist -
Using my newfound skills to write a proper haiku!
At first I would get an idea and suffer from insomnia
Lately I am able to keep my muse under control!!
I secretly hope to be part of the poetry glitterati
Zealously I can now write with style and pizzazz!
Amazingly in November I will recite poems at a gala
There on the theatre stage I will be in the spotlight -
I may surreptitiously wave to my friends to say hi!
Oh my self-confidence will reach a crescendo
Now I’ll confess writing has become my passion!
Self Actualization Double Acrostic Contest
Sponsored by San Woo
11~03~16
Sometimes we look to closest friends,
Expressly those who think we're ace:
Let them confirm our worth but still
Forget, inside us lies the proof.
Actualization calls for a
Command of strength and keen logic
To shape ourselves, at last, to get
Unknown rewards on our plateau.
And with revealed goals, we take a
Lone journey through heart and soul
In our quest...a long safari,
Zestfully seeking life's pizzazz,
And a fruitful new arena
That hones our talents as our gift.
Inner joy promotes stimuli
Of further searches, that lead to
New trails of self-completion.
Sandra M. Haight
~First Place~
Premiere Contest: Self Actualization Double Acrostic
Sponsor: San Woo
Judged: 11/13/2016
Self-Actualization-Acrostic with rhyme
S eductive symmetry saintly standing still
E levated energy with eyes that enthrill
L ifting lasting longing luminescence
F aithful freewill fulfilling presence
A mending appetites aligning absolutes
C onstructive criticism completing computes
T rusting tendencies toward tenacious tangibles
U ltraviolet understanding of the unpassables
A ccelerated acknowledgment accepting allure
L imitless locomotive with lossless leisure
I mmersive illuminating infinite immortal
Z ealous zygomorphous of zeros portal
A ngelic amplification adoring adient arrows
T olerance toward turbulent troubles
I gnitable idealistic intuitive image
O mniscient obedient outstanding visage
N oble natural naked nutritious finish.
Self-Actualization-Double Acrostic without rhyme
S eductive symmetry saintly standing stills
E levated energy with eyes of luminescence
L ifting lasting longing thrill
F aithful freewill fulfilling yourself
A mending appetites with absolute criteria
C onstructive criticism completing euphoric
T rusting tendencies toward temporal twilight
U ltraviolet understanding of the ultimate you
A ccelerated acknowledgement accepting academia
L imitless locomotive in a lunatic lustful
I mmersive illuminating infinite nuclei
Z ealous zygomorphous of zestful pizzaz
A ngelic amplification adoring armonica
T olerance toward turbulent toxicant
I gnitable idealistic intuitive iambi
O mniscient obedient outstanding obligato
N oble natural naked nutritious novation.
Nov.08.2016
SELF ACTUALIZATION - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: San Woo
Sweet sounds of every day enriching the life
Empty dark lucky enough into your lights
Life looks in the mirror at its crimson strife
Feeling within how the stars getting bright
As I walk in the garden looking for your window
Curious to collect the crystals from your braid
Towards a home in pomegranate that I know
Unable if I am to make it, I’ll lose the cool shade
An amazing struggle between two colored sparks
Lovely corridors into the world of your red roses
In the lightning and laughter that defy the dark
Zeal absolute for the shaft of light that discloses
An arrival at self designed patterns of joy in love
The words aplenty to speak in a voice of poetry
Intensely waiting inside the golden trophy cup
Of tomorrow, your pleasant trellises look at me
Nice construction and deconstruction, this life
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11/11/2016
Self Actualization Double Acrostic
Sponsor: San Woo 11/11/2016
S o soft the pillowed clouds bewail the rai n.
E nduring wind blows cold as long ag o
l ethargic thoughts in hollow timpan i
f oreshadowed songs to soothe my disconten t;
a nd, now awake, I sail upon this se a,
c reated strong, unlike the put z
t hat used to live inside of me. Now, I
u nhesitatingly take full contro l,
a s varied is the path I walk like plains of a' a
l eft worn and still on wind swept Oah u.
I n this, my soul, I contrive to acqui t
Z en like in my intent to remove the toxi c
a gony of self doubt invading my person a.
T empestuous feelings of certainty dispel the disbelie f.
I AM ME! Never more will I doubt my wil l
o r pander to social expectations of m e.
N ow I know my destiny, and it is without limit s...
11/11/16
Beyond the sky
The plain ground calls,
Like drop of water falls,
Offering bed of roses,
A real or an imaginary paradise it poses,
Below, I wasn’t ready to break more walls.
The blue bowel above remained visible,
Reminding me to soar – it’s advisable,
A much more deadly path to thread,
Many ascended, felled but I dared,
Leaving my footprints there - indelible.
Life has never been fair,
A heavy oppression seemed to brood upon the air,
Covered time and space determines our fate,
Not a mere figment of a poet's fancy that you should hate,
But I have made my choice like the wretched bearing Sinclair.
I choose, my decision -- going beyond the tumultuous sky,
Bearing all the stifling sensation of pains, I still fly,
Because in destitution, I see no sudden gleam of insight,
Since I know only by flying higher can I see the light,
With the inspired ray in my eyes, I need to try.
I’m done dallying in maudlin regret over the past,
Since my life is moving too fast,
On a fathomless speed of movement,
To a realm of golden improvement,
There I will be self actualized at last.
A Stewart Annie Everestus's poem © 2019
S hadows of angst cloak my restless dayS
E very time burdens deny my very essencE…
L ifeless, moonglow drowns while I crawL, growL
F reezing on alleys like a neglected waiF.
A lone , palms reach out for heaven’s mannA,
C losing my eyes now…I envision a divine arC;
T inted with light where this soul finds resT
U ntil heaven wafts, “ cherish all that is yoU…”
A flamed epiphany rouses my inner aurA
L earning once more the power of the SelF,
I nfinitely bound, O yes, the child within and I…
Z ealously , these feet begin to tap, to waltZ
A s one dance of love trills a newfound ariA :
T ill all buds unfurl through a wishful hearT
I gniting a pure star, a rare gift from the Magi…
O n such glorious night, I chant HellO, HellO!
N evermore a pale heart, this life is my owN.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
as twilight beckons
my pen etches hard, it's ink
scribbling depth of thoughts...
yet, notes fail against high marks
till one honors this song's flight
~ tanka~
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For Broken Wings
Take The Dagger From My Heart Please, 3 Contest
Posted 11/11/2016 Finalized, Judged 11/13/2016
N/A in Double Acrostic Challenge
Re-posted 11/27/2016
SELF ACTUALIZATION – Double Acrostic
For Contest
(S)hine from within, looking at insights
(E)ver so deep with ease
(L)et your soul dance and swivel
(F)ind the truth and belief
(A)ct with strength of the Sierra
(C)onquer with logic
(T)ry to learn from mistakes that
(U)ndermind positive changes in you
(A)gony comes with negativity, so find stamina
(L)augh at anything you can loudly at will.
(I)t is a healing refreshing release, like reiki
(Z)ap yourself with reality, just like a whiz
(A)pproach things with an open mind at sea
(T)hink about others feelings in all that
(I)s done, as innocent have no need for alibi
(O)nly the stubborn will choose not to do
(N)ever let go of your purpose within
Spontaneous is my grasp on a world endless-
Every new ability learned and created teaches me,
lessons in life and I see my beautiful,
flowing life with potential- weatherproof.
And each new poem I write is, a
curve, turn and step gigantic,
undaunted I just write and write impromptu-
At times my poems are written from a different era.
Like-minded people love my poems abysmal,
imaginative and sorrowful, and even at times Sci-fi.
Zealous, I write all night with my head abuzz,
and my pen dripping magenta-
Tattered are my memories bittersweet,
internal my soul finds words illuminati.
Obsessed often with deaths of long ago,
never-ending I write- a girl growing but still a bit broken.
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November 4, 2016
Poetry/Acrostic/Self Actualization
Copyright Protected, ID 16-846-113-0
All Rights Reserved. Written under Pseudonym.
For the contest, Self Acualization
sponsor, San Woo
Ninth Place
Self-Actualization
Seeing how it really is.
Enlightening inner eye.
Loving truth you find as well.
Frowns and sadness, off.
Admiring your anima.
Casting out the panic,
telling the whole plot.
Unveiling life’s new menu,
along with its agenda.
Look deep into the pool.
It’s safe to tell them “Hi”.
Zest for life, a whiz,
absence of loud drama,
thus a thing of quiet,
in restful stimuli.
Oh, to know one’s self so.
Nothing like it ‘neath' the sun.
11/11/16
SELF ACTUALIZATION DOUBLE ACROSTIC
Sponsored by: San Woo
Soul knowledge grown thru emotional searches
Eclipses vain ego perches attempts to take charge.
Living should be large from our soul’s core will,
Feeling joy thrill and pain spill, gilds soul’s sheaf.
Allow belief to trigger your spiritual agenda.
Cite déjà vu’s antenna as your eternal soul almanac
To map your experiences predetermined tract.
Ultimate feeling feedback pens your spiritual rondeau
And develops its flow to your truth knowledge area.
Live as the God of your criteria does to you reveal.
Increase your understanding, lest a dealing shanghai
Zealot such as fear, ego or greed tries to take your pizazz,
And stinking thinking unrhymes your soul’s stanza.
Take time to contemplate coolly and truly think about
Iambic thought perfection to sprout your spiritual illuminati.
Oblige the soul-memo heavenly angels constantly demo,
Nudging the human faithful to spirit freedom in Eden.
... CayCay Jennings
November 10, 2016
SELF ACTUALIZATION
Simple, Smart, Straightforward, Sophisticated.
Energetic, Enthusiastic, Efficient.
Lively, Lovable.
Faithful, Friendly.
Assertive on Analytical Approach.
Cary, Cultured, Creative.
Truthful, Tender-hearted.
Undaunted.
Affirmative, Active, Adventurous.
Loyal, Liberal.
Intelligent, Idealistic, Impulsive.
Zealous
Accomplished
Talented.
Incautious, Ingenuous.
Optimist.
Noble by nature.
Self Actualization Contest by San Woo
So many difficult struggles and obstacleS
Every attempt is an utter failurE
Lost hope,no one to heaL
Finally analyzed myselF
A tough process like searching raindrops in seA
Certainly protected me from the havoC
Thank God,I am buoyanT
Using this skill ,I happily prepared a tableaU
Agenda of my endeavors in this erA
Lust for success,stilL
I feel like nucleiI
Zeal to attract electrons(success) to glitZ
And let me get amnesiA
To forget the pasT
I am now eager to meet the failure's antI
On the whole, I see a new me,whO
Never want to resigN
When gone goes
Positive reinforcement
All around you,
You must provide your own.
You are the prayer.
You are the God.