Together we were mischievous and playful
The naughty two
You….a woman in her eighties
Me….your daughter in her forties and a mini you
Singing, dancing, getting up to mischief
Playing tricks, living in moments of pure fun
Laughing until we couldn’t breathe
Both playful, silly, carefree, feeling young
You taught me so much before you left this world
The serious side of life ….the rights, the wrongs
You were such an exceptional role model
Authentic, kind and strong
The greatest lesson you taught me by example
Perhaps it was also hereditary
Was to fully and openly embrace my inner child with humour
Just let my inner child fly blissfully free
I am truly thankful and blessed for this gift l was given
I cherish the special joy and memories we shared
I know your inner child now flies with the angels
While here on earth my inner child l share
Of Passing Cloud
- Roger White
Unaware of the world below, a wispy cloud suspended between Heaven and Earth
drifts westward against an azure sky…
…blithely
As if coaxed by an unseen presence or hastened by a gentle call,
reaches the setting sun of the western horizon…
…quietly
Awash in hues of gold, beautiful and radiant,
delicate tendrils touch the night’s first stars…
…gently
A wispy cloud escapes the bonds of Earth,
ascends into the embrace of Heaven…
…peacefully
Blowing Blissfully In Immense Wheat Fields Of Fertile Minds
Upon the soft winds and the unenduring pallid breeze
with its ragged, hot breath a flaming torch of frozen tease
she that keeps her knives ready to cut in so very deep
and poisons the pleasurable hours that tender heart sleeps
her beauty its mirage displays a glitterings of gold
and her spoken words cried by spirit far too damn bold
she that has the magnificent beauty of a siren's face
stole ravenous beating heart, without any to replace
as I drown in deep waters polluted by her foul breath
I feel the lying whisper of a very painful death
as pale sky and bold seas both cast their powers far adrift
and in glory oft Heaven sent, dear blessings that uplift.
Blowing blissfully in immense wheat fields of fertile minds.
Are visions from word magicians, immeasurably stone blind!
Robert J. Lindley, dark sonnet
March 25th, 1973
Alive, quickened by the Spirit divine
My redeemed soul is breathing with God’s grace
Growing so well, prospering in His love
Thankful to thrive along salvation joy.
Breathing-out praise to reflect the Lord’s light
My blessed heart radiates heaven glow
Receiving serenely forgiveness grant
As sin confession yields righteous pursuits.
Triumphant over trials, woes and pain
My steadfast faith keeps on breathing midst peace
Sustained by the Saviour Who authors life
While propped to share His mercy, full of hope.
Breathing-in the Almighty*’s compassion
My flourishing prayer blossoms with love
Nurturing others upon kindness-care
Fulfilling best, devoid of selfish pride.
Assured by Christ with immortal future
My earnest service to Him I devote
Along everlasting horizon’s view
Worshipfully breathing, always blissful.
*Job 33:4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
March 17, 2023
3rd place, "A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE no 1206" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 4/8/2023.
Blissfully Benevolent Bouquets!
Bring Bliss
By Brewing Best Blessings!
Become Better
By Blocking Brainless Blossoms!
Break Bad Beads
But Benefit By Bravery!
Teal waves sway slowly
Bracing cool flowers lily;
Floating on a fresh lily pad
Relishes a cute little toad;
Angels dance near the edges
Oh! white reeds frame hedges;
Amidst this serene surreal place
Buoy the tiny bonny boats
Follow them tiniest cotton floats
Leaving a good long water trail
But how do these little ships sail?
O! It's the groovy grebes family
While watching them swim
Worldly problems dim
Make me outreach my land dream
Feb 20 2022
(To be sung to the tune of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”)
Grateful for our freedom-reign
Blissful with triumphant gain
Pardon brings sweet peace to heart
Marked by gracious loving part
Kindness shouts helpfulness cheers
Lifts our faith along hope gears
Reaching-out with smile’s delight
Shining radiance of God’s light…
Grateful for our freedom-reign
Blissful with triumphant gain!
Thankful in so many ways
Joyful midst prayerful days
Good health reflects wellness glow
Bracing hard work’s fruitful show
The Lord supplies every need
Always blessing us indeed
Now, we contribute our share
Touching others’ lives with care…
Thankful* in so many ways
Joyful midst prayerful days.
*Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
October 13, 2021
1st place, "A STRAND (DEC 26)" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 12/27/2021.
boundless bliss a black woman becomes beautifully ~
1/23/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr
blissfully
at peace
wanting to stay
posted on September 12, 2019
She rode barefoot on her
unicorn all through her house.
Had lunch with Greek wine and her Muse,
but of course!
Read her Tarot cards and knew
her world was alright.
Saw her aura in the mirror and
kissed her cat~a sweet goodnight.
July 25, 2019
9pm PST
Living Blissfully Unawares
she held the golden keys
family picnics on Sundays
green yard, two cars, and a small dog
happy, eternal bliss
soft silk sheets on her king size bed
(1.) (living scene), no rhyme
Robert J. Lindley, 5-10-2019
Poetry form, Lind68868
this one is
28 words
36 syllables
146 characters
The years your memory can never steal
Your smile still warms my heart; your touch I feel
And time can never make your love to fade
It speaks to me in flower, greenest blade
These years have no control on legacy
You've left your thoughts and dreams inside of me
From me they pass on to my dearest girl
Inside her fertile mind how they unfurl
Oh, mother dear, though years keep rolling by
You are alive and well in my mind's eye
I won't allow the ravages of time
Deface your love, I won't allow that crime
Sleep blissfully inside my beating heart
In every day I live, you have a part.
17 years have passed. Words are nothing. Memories remain....memories and the blessed hope of resurrection morning...
Eileen Manassian
A blissful moment
Captured in the essence of one thought
Just one moment as I get a chance to breath
AS I stare into the forefront of my mind,
The one moment given me to reflect on the blessing of bliss,
The reflection of MY CREATOR shines a light that illuminates the pages of my existence
And
Allows the world to see the truth of what I have masked for so long
Yet have always truly owned
I AM,
Beautiful!
I AM,
Peace!
AC4realPoetry
All it took was that one look, just one
To know that I had to see you again
A hammering heart, I could not outrun
Your “hello” took me to an unknown terrain
Transformed from falling rain, I saw the sun
A once captured heart, again has free rein
My hopes and dreams personified by you
A leap of faith changed my point of view…
Thoughts of you go along with a content smile
Days spend in bliss, hopeful they never end
I sense you will go the extra mile
Love, honesty and trust all part of our blend
As the days become weeks, it’s all worthwhile
Our mutual love continue to transcend
It feels like I have known you all my life
I can picture myself becoming your wife…