Best Upliftingnight Poems
It was on a cold night in Bethlehem that hope was born
A babe lay in a manger as angels sang joyfully
Above the nativity a star shone casting bright light
Guiding the paths of three wise men to welcome our Savior
As shepherds flocked toward the illuminated holy site
The warmth from within still touches the hearts of all mankind
In remembrance we pray for harmony among mankind
As we celebrate the first Christmas, optimism born
In the Mideast soldiers bow down, recalling this wondrous site
For just one night thoughts of war fade, hearts are filled joyfully
They lay down weapons, focusing on the birth of our Savior
As they huddle together, sharing good will by camp light
In many parts of the world, homes illuminated by light
Peace touches the hearts of those who seek blessings for mankind
Church bells ring, signaling the arrival of our Savior
Souls are touched as the restoration of joy is now born
Worshippers proceed to mass, sharing greetings joyfully
If only each day could be filled with such a loving site
How welcome to see the sun rise each day on such a site
Hearts abounding with humanity from our inner light
With angels in each of us sharing good will joyfully
If I live to see such days, I’ll have new hope for mankind
Trust and faith would emanate, celebrating a Child born
A Child, a Leader Who would give His life as a Savior
Cast aside the trappings, focus only on our Savior
Keep in mind this first Christmas, a blessed and holy site
How wonderful it would be to see new harmony born
Differences seem petty as we revel in God’s light
Join me in expectations for the future of mankind
Like the seraphs let us sing out in hymns so joyfully
Make our future one that finds families praying joyfully
No greater inspiration than the birth of our Savior
From a Blessed Mother’s womb sprang a babe to save mankind
Let us be wise men, finding cause to worship at this site
War and hatred cannot exist within God’s holy light
Acceptance of each man’s worth can in joyful hearts be born
Raise your hearts, revel joyfully in our Savior’s glory
In cheer mankind recalls the site of a manger at night
Where neath a star’s light was born a King, the Son of our Lord
* Sestina written for the "Joy to the World" contest.
Dearest, why cry in vain in the black night
fight its gentle intent to hold and rest.
Why fear malcontent this absence of light?
Put false ego upon the loom to test.
What makes you conclude elation so found
from harsh light, will thus frame your hearts delight?
Reality so formed will oft be unbound,
allow grays to soften the fading light.
We are ripe stalks of Universal Eye.
Walk on courageous in the night time sky.
Lift your head
and look ahead
Theres so much in stall
For all who are small
Dont be afraid my dear
because mummy will always be there
I'll cuddle you all night
When you cant handle the fight
Till you fall asleep
and you no longer feel weak
The way your blonde hair glistens in the dark
I lie here and feel the beating of your heart
Your fragile skin
and determination
gives me a new spark of life
in the middle of the night
I suddenly feel a new strength within
to continue to be the best mum in all of creation
we all just forget
to slow ourselves down
to stop and look at all the
life thats around.
the trees they breathe
just like you and me
and their beauty forever grows
just like the sea
when the wind blows just take a second to listen
because it whispers, just like an old friend.
when night falls the stars twinkle,
like diamonds up so high,
and lightning bugs zip right on by!
drawing on the dark night sky.
we all just forget
to slow ourselves down
to stop and look at all the
life thats around
in the cold dark night .sat in the silance of my room im gazing out of the window
staring at the brightly lit moon .all i can do is sit here in my chair to think .then as
the night closes and a new day draws near ,my eldest child whispers in my
ear.wake up mum ur drink is here.what a delightfull sleep ihad .such a beautiful
sunny day today iam so very glad. last night was the best sleep in along time ive
ever had.
What are you doing running all over town,
making plans and rushing around?
You're always watching your weight,
cutting down on fat.
Oh, I need my spirit lifted today,
I must buy a new hat.
The night is nearly over.
A new dawn is about break.
Be aware! The Lord is coming!
Get ready stay awake!
Don't waste another minute.
Don't squander precious time.
Your salvation is nigh upon you.
Death's sting to life sublime.
So set your mind on what is coming.
All else is going to pass.
It's how you served and how you loved,
that will forever last.
Cause the night is nearly over.
A new dawn is about to break.
Be aware the Lord is coming!
Get ready! Stay Awake!
Milton L. Delgado
May 12, 2004
she 16
every move she makes is a seen
and no one seems to realize
what hides behind her eyes
all judgmental people see
is the side she doesn't what to be
so she cries at night
because she cant see the light
anymore
anymore
and she hopes and prays
that one of these days
she"ll be able to change
home is where she wants to be but you can never see or tell
if its ganna be heaven or hell
and all her friends just lie
because they"d rather be out high
so she thinks no one cares
because no ones there
so she cries at night
because she cant see the light
anymore
anymore
and she hopes and prays
that one of these days
she"ll be able to change
with scares up and down her arm
how could she put herself in so much harm
she living in a human cage
with all this built up rage
how could she stay sane
so she cries at night
because she cant see the light
anymore
anymore
and she hopes and prays
that one of these days
she"ll be able to change
Libby =]
Those early 3am mornings when nobody is awake
and your footsteps echo on the cold floor while walking
to the fridge for the one diet soda and some fast food sitting
alone waiting to be consumed.
Freedom. No nonsense. No clutter. Just an empty apartment full
of hope and inspiration. Alone. It makes perfect sense.
Why do we need so much stuff? So many things that weigh us down.
The apartment just shouts out....STOP burdening yourself with nonsense.
Live simply, like me. Decorate yourself with sanity. Empower yourself with light.
A new start. A blank slate. All the moments here are mine and only mine.
I do a somersault in the middle of the floor. Nothing to bump into. I jump around
and sing. Just my voice with no deep base booming from my stereo. I decide where the
television should go. Now, why is THAT the first thing I do? Am I so used the noise of it
that I can't enjoy one night of silence without having to imagine it there?
No physical boundaries. I look around, smile. I think tomorrow I will postpone
my furniture delivery for the following day and take one more night to surrender to the
emptiness.
Day is my time
That is when I shine
Night is not my glory
When its dark that is not my story
But this night was different
On this night awe struck and reverend
The moon was full and nearly touching earth
Shining on the turf
Slowly crept the earth
Blocking the sun's worth
Slowly your full glory
Drew me into your story
I saw God in you
How his design was beyond words
No way to express
Those few moments seeing God