By The Book
(a monoku series)
someone once called me a walking dictionary they must think i'm thick
i have been told that it has been said i use the passive voice a lot
critics panned my book, "dearth" it's okay, it means very little to me
...but thanks for your kind review of my book, "plethora" it means a lot
...and for buying my new book, "omniscient" it means more than you know
...i'm so glad you liked my epic poem "earth" that means the world to me
angles curious
linguistic economy
~ inside-out flowers
Taught by God’s Word
free from deceit’s blight
I learned that I can be empowered
to practice what’s right…
My service is acceptably done
along God’s might
To involve in His work
of heavenly kingdom-advancement’s height.
Instructed by the Book of the Law*
authenticated by divine righteousness
I read that I must keep it
with heartfelt gratefulness…
My sanctuary-worship is genuinely
experienced along God’s holiness
As I testify about His love
of triumphant joyousness.
*Joshua 1:8 “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
February 26, 2019
you are the green light
to my Gatsby inspired dreams.
You light up my world.
To be
By the book
Another's imagination
Consult own
Knowing soul
Boundless
Design
No end
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