Lento is the rhythm our hearts once beat.
Mementos we idealized from the past.
Tempos orchestrate our crushing defeat
Crescendos into what could never last.
Of course, we loved the blessed symphony
Endorsed sacred songs mutually shared.
Divorce brought along its cacophony
Forced a melody of chaos unrepaired.
Judges and lawyers pulling wicked strings
Trudges to the beat of our tragic age.
Grudges hammering the half-notes that sting
Besmudges our reputations with rage.
We shall forever cherish the sweet lento.
The easy swing of love so compliant.
Sheet music must come to an end though.
Be in separate beds lone and silent.
A HEARTBEAT PULSATING AS LIVING LIGHT
C herished was a new found identification
O mission of frequencies such as anger that manifest as consternation
N ourishment for the spirit seeking consecration
C reativity of talent there is no limitation
E nlightenment of soul through exchange of information
P rayers answered with a constancy of affirmation
T ransformation to a new dimensional vibration
U plifting awareness transcending through meditation
A scending consciousness now beyond confrontation
L oviing support for others, a state of actualisation
I mplement truth no unworthy temptation
S avour all enshrouded with God's creation
A ctivating self love oh what fascination
T hrive in an environment devoid of much frustration
I nnovative action arising from investigation
O pen heart speaking positive realisation
N urture self love through daily visualisation
Cherish & Love
Swift breezes wisping by
the exotic and wildflowers are fading, the leaves changing hue
share your kind warmth with another soul while the time is opportune
God's graced love for sharing
another of the reasons he created people loving just like you and I too.
Pretty is her countenance:
God has named her sexy;
She’s a flower tethered Heather -
This Angel Reese,
Carved my heart strings:
Geppetto –
Love I had to put our love in a box, and put all our love away, it was painful to think of you some days.
Love you are in a box, full of memories, they are painful, some joyful, some I can remember and feel lost.
Like all loves that leave, yours I will keep and cherish all through life, but they will remain in a box.
Each day I will try to stay away from the love box of memories, I will try to move forward and fill the hole in my heart.
No one will ever replace you, I will love you forever, and keep all of our love in a box, like a vault that only you and I know of.
Thank you for all the memories, for all the love, for each day I still can hear you and I will try to shut you off, for we walk on different paths now, and I will look to fill the hole in my heart.
Lifting prayers to God, today and always.
Everybody’s field is lush except mine.
Wherever I look, I see all sorts of trees nicely grown in line.
In some corners, climbers round trees entwine.
While lovely roses bloom in a pretty design.
Sun flowers in their turn merrily shine.
Who won’t cherish these sights that beautifully combine?
They fill my heart with joy I can’t define.
One day my field will be fertile, too.
The barren ground will turn rich all through.
The hedges will stand proud of what they’ll have got to.
The fruitful trees will greatly contribute to the memorable view.
Everywhere will look colourful and the dream will become true
With an attractive sight my eyes will unconsciously pursue.
Who will possibly miss to notice my new field? Only very few.
There was once was a lady called Ullah
took a trip across to Dimbullah
Why she went there
here's the story she'd share
Hey I'm not gonna fool ya
took part in a dance called a hula
And Peder would follow
he'd tweak his big toe
He didn't take part in this wonderful dance
hung on to his chair by the seat of his pants
Wherever was Ullah, Pedder would go
his admiration is always on show
This beautiful couple the friendship we cherish
Makes no difference if they're speaking their danish
We value their knowledge from the plants that they grow
observation of nature from the seeds that they sow
This information we make sure it wont vanish
Here's a secret I now will reveal they make no claim to be spanish
When Peders at craft he always just sits
clickety clack from needles, it's a hat that he knits
Dying fine wool Peder remains silent, uses the wool a holey sock he must darn
And Ullah ? Total contrast!! She's really quite noisy when spinning some form of a yarn
They often have fabrics, by hand they have dyed with colour galore
from all of the markets they've finally retired they'll sadly be seen there no more
Blest with God's love* our hearts cherish
Midst trust... cheers nourish, flame can’t perish.
*1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
February 1, 2026
3rd place, "A Romantic, Passionate or Sad Crystalline Poem" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin; judged on 2/14/2026
Your love is quiet, calm, and near,
A steady sunshine, warm and clear.
In all you do, both big and small,
I see your love behind it all.
You’re up before the sky turns blue,
Still thinking more of us than you.
And though you rarely take a rest,
You give your all, you give your best.
A taste of home in every bite,
But more than that you are the light.
The kind that never fades away,
The love I hold each Mother’s Day.
I hope you feel it, clear and true
How much I really cherish you.
Cherish all of that which you have now,
For at the ends of all shared roads
Memories become tears below your brow,
Each event impelled by Earth's lunar nodes.
Cherish all of which is secretly promised,
For at the end of all of this journey of life,
You'll realize how you were always blessed
Even in darkest days of turmoil and strife.
Cherish all of what you once had,
For in the very end you'll see it all again,
Flashing through moments you were glad,
Realizing your light outweighed your pain.
Cherish all of what you desire now,
For there is only so much of the journey left,
Indulge, inspire yourself no matter how,
Enjoy the pleasures you were once bereft.
cherish to relish ~
__________________
[contest : 1406
Brian Strand :
Alliterative Poetic]
All these years I’ve wandered lost and alone,
Searching for that special place I truly I belonged.
Always seeking that next mountain to climb,
Hoping to find that special place that I would feel
Truly was mine .
Then one day you appeared on my long journey,
And I knew I finally found my answer with you.
You were the one I had be seeking for
The moment I saw you I knew I need look no more.
I can’t explain how this miracle came to be,
All I know is you were placed here to lead me.
Lead me to a place I must go,
You are the spirit of a love from long ago.
Brought back to honor the promise I made to you,
To love and cherish you forever more,
And to stand by your side until time Is no more
Though the sea is far, the wind still flies thereto.
Though the sun is set, it's rays still shine from afar.
Once submerged in the vast beauty of this world,
Yet never stopped by the mundane rocks
I held in my hand.
The water still runs crisp and clear from the olden days
But the bridge above has forever collapsed.
Blossoms fall, littering the surface,
The empty tree stands, a timeless guard.
Life sometimes very long
Sometimes it's short
In an unlimited time
Be able to meet people
You want to cherish
How rate it is for you
I don't want to regret all my life
And I don't want to waste my time
For the first time, we passed each other
Now, I will never let you
Slip out of my life again
In order to be with you
I will try my best to stick it out with you.
The gatherings of the souls, it's not about our vessels
It’s not about the foods meats, or vegetables
shall we cherish in thanks giving
we eat, It's not about the political or flesh nor political things
It's not about the gathering if were hold on to animosity
~
Let us gather in Agape
Let us embrace our spirit, souls and hearts;
we shall cherish in thanks giving
Ever Godly thankful for ALL things HE does;
Grateful this new day dawn...Cherish in Thanks Giving
As we are ever so shall are Cherish in thanks giving
11/27/2024
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2024©
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