As I pose in a natural enclave
I claim freedom I'll not be a slave
an abyss, Earth's in a hole
self love massages my soul
Momentum, let's jin a positive wave
On my deck put pen to paper write verse
Observe shades of green leaves so diverse
a gentle light breeze is blowing
leaves flutter in air always flowing
Trunks to and fro bowing first forward now in reverse
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kneeling
not in defeat~
but to cradle the earth’s
whispered secrets between my palms
rooted
Un-Bowing To Fear
Miracle Man
4/22/2024
My age doesn’t allow me,
to live afraid.
With most of life’s cards,
already played.
I’ve little to lose but have,
much to gain.
My new home will have,
no sin, or pain.
There won’t be speed bumps,
on streets of gold.
But too many mansions,
for eyes to behold.
I’ve reservations made for,
my new place.
Most of all I’ll see Jesus,
face to face.
“Keep your fears to yourself,
but share your courage with others.”
autumn sun
sunflower heads
bowing down
Lincoln Bowing To Crowd
had shouted out loud
lincoln would bow to the crowd
very well endowed
Jim Horn
Am reading Team of Rivals
right by Goodwin. When I
finish reading this book
will start reading the
Jon Meacham books.
Put on a big conflict
U and C
Up and straight see me
U
Curving not to mean
Bowing
In respond to U
C!
In the race for dog-catcher
I have decided to BOWOWT
Well, I'm surprised every day
What this mind of mine will come up with
One would think I would know eh?
Nope! It's a total surprise
Sometimes think I should charge myself an admission fee
For the show, my brain puts on
Today, for instance, seems I'm back on the track
But it's real early, no telling what's round the bend
Could be some great new invention
To help the world finally find peace and all get along
Probably go down in history as the greatest human ever known
Just think, you could say you knew me when
I was just a simple loving man
Writing delightful poetry to help you through the day
No applause please, it embarrasses me
And please no bowing!!!
another star spent
empty spot upon the stage
when the spotlight fades
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Author: Paul Callus ~ Apr'15
Contest: Get Your Senryu On
Sponsor: Judy Konos
Placed: 1st
See the branches bow
down to the incessant wind,
the leaves join in dance.
Steven Beesley (c) 24th November, 2007
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