Bible reading reveals God* to me
builds up my life with divine love
braces spirit from fright's woes
breaks pride and selfishness
bolsters faith to serve
buttresses heart
bids me to
bloom well...
blest!
*2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
March 21, 2026
3rd place, "A Single Nonet on the theme of a hobby or anything you like..." Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin; judged on 4/5/2026
FRIEND
soulmate
second self
backs and cheers me up
bolsters morale and acts
as a solid catalyst
"true friends are the blessed dividends"
PLACE : I
Today’s Tidbit For Thought
Miracle Man
11/8/2024
What most people will become tomorrow,
is impacted by their actions today.
And the witness they show to another,
will do either one of two unlike things.
It either empowers positive change,
or bolsters a negative attitude.
Oh we righteous striving to cease being sinners
Do we fight with the aim of being winners
When the fight goes on and on
Seemingly a curse on every eon
That to find earthly favor and treasure
The upright endure labour and pressure
Pressing with weariness and attrition
Aiming to edge us out of culture and conviction
Make hard the good and easy the evil
That the ungodly may be termed civil
Sight is easy but faith is best
So shall the Christian enter into rest
The battle belongs to the Lord
His Majesty and Might that we cannot afford
Affords us to be still and know
As He bolsters our faith and makes a public show
For us and for those who ask “Where is your God?”
And so are we comforted by His staff and rod
That ye shall stand and witness His deliverance
And the testimony always lace your utterance
K. Muitherero
The fleeting journey,
The fallen army.
They came in ranks,
Some fell like planks.
They went across a bridge,
Some fell over a ridge.
They travelled at night,
Some things were hidden from their sight.
They fought monsters,
Some fled on bolsters.
They pushed beyond the boundary
at the cry of the canary.
It was a mission to be accomplished,
At the fountain, they'll be replenished.
January 4, 2024.
Its always there.
And no doubting
Turmoil-spanning, will ever be.
As firm, in bridge
Heart, Love bolsters.
Walked all over; too casually.
Her sweet smile is like the rising sun
that brightens my heart when it is faint,
like a brightly blazing star
that sparks shimmer to stir my blood.
Her sparkling sights are so divine;
They heave hope for my dying spirit
like a fully flourished moon
that lights my path till break of dawn.
Her pouty lips gloriously glisten;
Their scarlet shine bolsters my courage;
They rouse resurgence to my dying ember
like a silent spell that rouses my faith.
Her spotless soul is like perfection,
like an exam that got no wrong.
Her cheerful charm is like diamond;
It beams beauty to my livid horizon.
For the most precious thing of all
is the treasure hidden inside her chest.
She gives me hope when I'm so hopeless.
She pampers me when no one cares.
Truly, she is my best blessing.
Being with her makes me feel serene.
To be around her this yuletide season
is my greatest gift of all.
I don't need to look at the mirror;
Seeing her makes me see my own face.
She's the image of my better self;
My own flesh and bone.
November 17, 2022
Best Blessing Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Regina McIntosh
Supple intake transforms standard to salient
Triumph thanks tantalised talent
Trials confronted conduct products ultimate
Survival sullied for an alternate
Symphony bellows true blood tempo rhythm
Value balloons with enthusiasm
Transmits fail-safe faith in methods titanium
Sophisticates yesterday's system
Theories distributed to avid students taught
Voluminous sage bolsters scholars
Series of gradual upgrades steadily sought
Take bulging pulses, pump dollars
8th November
Innovation
Abounding thrill elates me, blown away
By beauty accessible, the chances
To make tomorrow my ultimate day
Road split with intricacy of branches
Confronted with unexpected crest
Summit draped under silver mystery
Steep climb denotes scope will become accessed
War torn heart grabs gradient gingerly
Hands surrounded in shroud mount the challenge
Pulled pebbles scatter below while I'm held
Mist bliss invades injured brain's imagine
Pinnacle opportunes suppressed dreams' meld
Love for another bolsters oxygen
With delve into mountain peak porcelain
5th October 2020
Written for Contest : Love Sonnet
Sponsor : John Hamilton
like Fire and Wind,
he bolsters his courage,
like any self-respecting animal,
and simply says, No.
I am proud to call Canada my place of birth,
cherishing my freedom; I'm aware of its worth.
Throughout my life, I have witnessed my nation grow,
shaped by compassionate people; this much I know.
Democracy was won by battles o'er the years,
fought for by its heroes, drenched in sweat, blood, and tears.
Canada was slowly nurtured into being;
the land of the free is a concept with meaning.
Its political life was tempered like a knife,
by economic hardship and internal strife.
Liberty is a right that's precious in this land,
protected within its laws, as its founders planned.
A culture of tradition and diversity,
bolsters its strength when confronting adversity.
And peace is a goal that we actively promote,
voices united in the power of our vote.
We are a nation of morals and ideals,
where equality and freedom are packaged deals.
For here, we all enjoy the true meaning of free,
I'm part of this country, and it's a part of me.
Sweet sparkling sounds
Pure pleasure pounds
Glimpse gathers ground
Wise wealthy way
Please poignant play
Sensuous strokes stay
Apt ample aid
Precious proof paid
Rich rupture raids
Love lifting light
Sense surround sights
Bursting beams bright
Feel funny feast
Loud laughter least
Brave booming beast
Glide gaudy gaze
Mull misty maze
Dance distant daze
Fancy frames fit
Bounce bolsters bits
Weary word wit
Leon Enriquez
07 November 2016
Singapore
Being bolsters blessings
Subtle spirit staying
Pamper posture primal
Discern discards dismal
Boom boosting blossoms bright
Laughter lingering light
Seeker strokes sound sightings
Mindful moments moving
Living lovely laughter
Signing simple saunter
Juicy jumpstart juggles
Dancing dizzy dazzle
Silent stillness succinct
Dreamy dazzle distinct
Knowing knowledge kneeling
Purge proud pure pride praying
Urge unseen utopia
Meet mystic myopia
Times telling troubles true
Yes yonder yielding you
Leon Enriquez
17 May 2016
Singapore
Villanelle: What do you do if the Culprit’s the Country
What do you do if the Culprit’s the Country
Will the Head of State turn against the Police
Go hang yourself on the nearest pipal* tree
Which country faults on its own territory
When It cracks down citizens or migrant mice
What do you do if the Culprit’s the Country
Take the oath if it bolsters the Enemy
No pious paean will wash sins away, please
Go hang yourself on the nearest pipal tree
Your life’s not yours to take if not for Patrie*
Ribbons and medals on chest consecrate vice*
What do you do if the Culprit’s the Country
O! for the belles bells tolling the reverie
Look! My Country’s crown towers above cloud’s fleece
Go hang yourself on the nearest pipal tree
No country’s worth the life of one family
If the force that protects corrupts the Police
What do you do if the Culprit’s the Country
Go hang yourself on the nearest pipal tree
• pipal: since the pipal tree has no prop roots, at least,
in death you can serve to prop it up
• Patrie: French for Mother Country
• vice: French pronunciation, please!
© T. Wignesan – Paris, 2015
(Dedication: For Dave Wood, aka Lyric Man)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Listen with poise that knows the way,
Listen with choice that primes each play,
Listen to voice that hints bold say.
Follow your heart as mind thinks thoughts,
Follow each start with cheery plot,
Follow with art that frames each lot.
Go where you will to do your thing,
Go feel each thrill as journeys bring,
Go yet be still as life now sings.
May joy and grace bring you sure peace,
May love now trace sure light and ease,
May time and space align increase.
Watch for fond smiles that help you feel,
Watch touch worthwhile that bolsters will,
Watch finesse style to climb life's hills.
Leon Enriquez
18 February 2015
Singapore
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