Come join me in the religion of the well wishing fool
We meet once a month at the toe dipping pool
Where we reaffirm our mission to uphold the tradition
Of championing that reckless and rash, impetuous and crass
imperative of all human inanity. The keen assurety, whose
heights may only be scaled in proportion to the rarity
of their intellectual scarcity. We wholeheartedly cheer the pursuit
of the age old query of grasp and reach by those whose sole reward
seemingly is calamity. We stand here safe in our cloak of non participatory
scrupulosity and outrageously cheer the feckless audacity of those that advance the
sum total of human wisdom by dint of intellectual incapacity.
Abiding in God-granted freedom of gracious zest
Blessed to enjoy independence while fulfilling roles with all the best
Committed am I to testify of writing privileges against expression-test
Driven by gratitude in triumphantly soaring toward creative functionality crest!
Ever-upheld by God-given nation’s sovereignty fought through heroic deed
Freed from conquering skepticism due to doubts, unbelief, dogma of false creed
Geared am I to continue championing freedom of expression with responsibility indeed
Hoisted for truth-prevalence... subduing deceit, hypocrisy and folly midst fake news’ breed!
Inspired with history’s lessons for freedom-fight
Justice and fairness I strive to expose along my faith's publication plight
Kindled with lovingkindness, mercy and peace in declaring the Lord’s goodness-might
Leading toward my personal liberation against destructive biases of human nature’ blight!
Exemplifying mother-instincts' best
Championing our orphanage caring-zest
Dear Meowna offers blest nurturing nest
Rearing up sweet kittens to the fullest.
While raising batches of cats midst her role
Our Meowna fulfills great life-building goal
Feeding well feline species to be whole
Guarding them against pests from drainage hole.
With her security-force that prevails
Protecting her children, she never fails
Not allowing sickness to touch their tails
Enclosing them from wounds of rusting nails.
For our Animal Welfare cause-fulfillment
God* favors along approval's settlement
Meowna props our fur-driven commitment
Inspiring us against crises' detriment.
*Genesis 1:25 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
May 26, 2026
1st place, "Ode To Cat 2" Ode Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by JC Brul; judged on 8/15/2026
She wears her soul on her nuclear skin
Brightest chartreuse yellow
morphs into roseate pink,
promising peace
she illumes from within her
There is only one of her,
yet is never alone
her golden rays cascade
warmth in cobalt skies
embracing as she dwells alongside
touching universes both eternal,
balanced with an external expression
in both realms reflection
overlooking the gallant mountain tops
gentle undulating waves,
fullness in emptiness
amongst Spring’s delicacies
a force of nurturing generosity
fostering spirit giving endlessly
championing her cause
She watches from behind
the highest hilltops,
below the erosion formed summits
Setting onto the lowlands
and forbidding foothills
as her changing light
transforms the ether
she gazes at the unfolding
of the stars, faint specs,
she is still, in their presence
as the blue evokes
his calm, she catches glimpses
shades of salmon trail faded ones,
they bring hopeful sonnets
May she let subdued
light shine upon her
blushing rays?
Perhaps one day,
whilst the night’s indigo sky
looks after her
Love reigns by God’s grace
Exuding kindness so blest
Smiting travails' woe
Conquering fortuitous pain
Highlighting care’s radiance…
With God’s grace is hope
Vibrant despite gloom of fear
Vanquishing despair
Triumphing over worry
Championing faith’s wonders…
Peace thrives midst God’s grace
Soothing anguish of heart ache
Freeing soul from guilt
Bringing joy with pardon glow
As forgiveness does prevail…
While God’s grace abounds
Mercy shines with good delight
For gratitude bliss
Showcasing worshipful praise
Yon spirit's blest revival.
Big numbers, birds and beasts see
Inside a circle so free
Great white with hush browns
Bricks of lightning strike
Ending a lunch break in hike
Napping horse, championing...
My soul welcomes challenges
with triumphant spirit
as my will soars toward
faith-flight of prayer wings
defying arrogance of self-confidence
while hiding in the strength of the Lord…
My heart basks in God's goodness
for every victory midst bouncing hope
with steadfastness to keep on
learning from trial and test
grateful for lessons
since transformation works
championing the new creation in me
against my carnal human nature…
Yes, I am what I am now
by the grace of my Creator
and through His mercy and might
along His miracles of marvellousness
my life is His workmanship
toward victorious bliss
in reaching-out with His love.
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Blooming with God’s wondrous creative zest
Bird of paradise shows triumphant glow
Exuding majesty to the fullest
While championing joy midst climate change-woe.
Championing freedom and liberty
Lady of courage midst tenacity
Stands along truth while defying deceit
Upholding virtues with serenity.
Transformed through love’s might from failure’s defeat
Peace-filled lady stays grounded at her feet
Joyously caring, sharing, reaching-out
Showing miraculous conversion treat.
Determined to win over carnal bout
Valiant lady faces attacking doubt
To conquer with prayer afflicting pain
Extricating self from unbelief’s clout.
Seeking forgiveness for soul’s guilty stain
Repentant lady confesses heart-strain
Since pardon drives her faith to do what’s best
Ready in distributing blessings’ gain.
That's my partner midst my spiritual quest
Hope-propelled lady of stewardship zest
Modelling divine nature by God's grace
Smiting evil blight, surmounting sin‘s pest
She's our mother in our orphanage days
Helping us perform best in unique ways
Triumphant midst pain showing her beauty
Now, I am trained to take her wondrous place.
Edited on June 29, 2025 for the contest, "How well do you know your partner (With a twist)" sponsored by Poet Destroyer A.
Faith drives toward triumphant crest
Championing trust against doubt’s pest
To conquer failures during test
Healing pain’s grief with prayer-zest
For souls to be joyously blest.
Hope brings comfort with vibrant glow
Smiting fear of attacking woe
Midst peace to face tomorrow
Gladly welcoming blessings’ flow
Sharing against selfishness-blow.
Grace* pours down heavenly treasure
Enriching with divine pleasure
To bask in spiritual leisure
Yon wealth of celestial measure
And worthy material pressure.
Love keeps hearts in kindness-delight
Upholding mankind with truth’s light
In respect for what’s good and right
Regarding others midst their plight
While reaching-out, led by God’s might.
*2 Timothy 2:1 Thou therefore ... be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
March 28, 2024
wrestling ‘tween nephews
and trav’ling uncle, teaching, taunting,
flipping, sweating, bonding,
championing smiles
Marked with awesome color-change radiance
Autumn showcases marvelous wonders
Designed by great God*, devoid of blunders
Exposing great nature’s glorious brilliance.
Midst phenomenon that’s iridescent
Fall’s beauty shines in every hue’s detail
Seen through foliage so magnificent
As glowing leaves of magenta prevail.
Boughs in crimson, scarlet, orange do blend
Championing divine artistic delight
Marked by show of russet or auburn trend.
Declaring blest autumnal glowing might
*Psalms 95:3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
September 30, 2023
2nd place, "Autumnal" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Sotto Poet; judged on 10/5/2023
9/22/2023
Just like the lake of melting wax, on a candle gives off light,
Life is not about championing the selfish, golden prize!
Hopefully, I stay thankful with all my earthy might.
And, pray that I may one day, be welcome to Paradise.
I know how circuitous and bizarre life can be on this earth.
There are bright poet-angels on this firmament to support you.
But you, poets, know how cherished you were since birth.
Through at time..others are so disingenuously untrue!
From me comes deepest, soul-aqueous blue, appreciation
Blessed by waterfall. lessons on life, I studiously learned.
Transformations, not spigots of information.
And I know, you each will get all you truly deserved.
*****, a word whispered with grace,
An embrace of all, in every space,
Unfolding stories, diverse and true,
A tapestry woven in shades anew.
From love's fierce battles, hearts set free,
***** voices rise, claiming destiny,
Challenging norms, breaking through glass,
Unveiling beauty, where none could trespass.
In unity, we find strength untold,
A vibrant symphony, uncontrolled,
*****, a celebration, loud and clear,
Championing love, embracing fear.
Dancing with passion, proud and strong,
We weave together a harmonious song,
In these verses, the ***** spirits reside,
Unyielding, unapologetic, and full of pride.
Hope radiates future glow
Assuring well blessings’ flow
Poured from God as supply source
To do best midst gracious force.
With hope of welcoming mirth
Hearts claim faith-assuring worth
To conquer idleness’ strain
Championing discipline’s gain.
As hope constantly prevails
Along trust that never fails
Hard work rests on divine might
With favor of service light.
Anticipating great hope*
Drives steps toward wider scope
Soaring for victory’s crest
Of sharing and loving zest.
*Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began.
May 14, 2023
5th place, "A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE no 1220" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 6/2/2023
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