REACTIONS
together
exhibit
display
realistic
shadows
depicted
shaped
transcendent
involving
contemplative
prescence
a setting
to
illuminate
&witness
a glance
a reference
surprising
in
a
phased
astonishing
silent
breath
perpetuating
commemorating
alarming
trivialities
ignoring
unjust
powers
hesitating
recognition
in
sublime
feelings
You are so powerful
So brave my darling
Would you like a memento
Or a ceremony commemorating the number of animals you have killed?
Would you like a tattoo on your head
Or a television ad disclaiming your body count?
Would you like to maim a puppy
Maybe check how many blades you can fit inside it until it dies bleeding?
Still hanging from its mark
A knife inside it's little heart
Still beating.
Would you like a hyperlapse of them howling to death while you enjoy your bravery?
Putting on a show for everyone?
Would you like to see how long it takes to strangle a cat to death?
Perhaps you would enjoy killing kittens more.
Would you want a human baby instead?
We can offer it to you in black because it's not really acceptable as of now.
Monuments went up commemorating the end of World War II
It wasn't so long ago in Europe, their scars still show ~
A long and vicious war with horrific consequences
So much to rebuild but it was the dawn of a new day
Surely mankind had learned its lessons
AP: Honorable Mention 2026, Honorable Mention 2025
A drug trafficker
With immense wealth
Was chosen as president
Of a meeting
commemorating the foundation day
Of a local club
by its office bearers.
As the meeting concluded
He announced a donation
Of rupees ten thousand
In cash to the club.
The audience
Erupted in applause.
The poem based on a local TV Disscussion Prgramme.
The whole of Eastern Samar
Is commemorating its historic
Battle joined by local patriots
Of Balangiga and neighboring towns
On September 28 1901, the only battle won
By fighting Filipinos against the Americans
That we call now the Balangiga Encounter of1901
This heroic act in that part of Samar
Placed the Balangiganons and the Waray townspeople
In the realm of historic significance
All for independence and democracy
The final return of the Balangiga Bells
Brought in a global laurel to this very remote town
That has now stood more prouder yet humble
For the ultimate sacrifice by their forebears
For love of country and people.
Absent from the body
against oxygen-gasping
Dad entered his
Father's house
of "many mansions..."*
Today, we gather
as his fruits with gratitude
commemorating Father's Day
in this once empty room
that reverberates his legacy.
*John 14:1-2 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
June 9, 2024
If only you knew the feel of a zephyr,
With its current swooping around hillsides
Ruffling the spruce trees everywhere,
Or descend downwards towards verdant vales
Where flowers bloom all through the year.
If only you knew what the oceans utter
As wonderful waves smash into each other,
Or roll nonchalantly towards the bays,
Destroying sand castles or wiping up
The poor love letters which were written there.
If only you knew the various sounds of Earth,
The laughter of little children playing in our parks,
The parade of grown-ups commemorating feasts,
The sounds of aeroplanes fighting for supremacy,
Whilst on the ground tanks rumble on firing at will.
If only you knew the evil concocted by selfish persons,
Where kindness seems to be at a premium.
Yet I discern others who are compassionate
And help others less fortunate than themselves.
How grateful receivers of good works will be.
If only you knew how many angels fly above
Around the silver stars that orbit in perfect harmony.
Angels that care for this poor land which
We have ruined successfully through our unwanted trash.
While food is thrown away when others die in famine and pain.
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We search not the living among the dead
The wine that is His blood and His flesh that is the bread
We partake with His Word and in joyous psalms
Commemorating His death till He comes
That the slain Son of God rose
Having purged us of our sins and woes
We search not the living among the dead
We search not hope in the things we dread
For a wiser and better one than Solomon and Moses
And a greater one than reason and fathom poses
Did the never before done and never after to be repeated
And is now on the right hand of the Father seated
We search not the living among the dead
Who only bruised a heel from crushing the serpent’s head
Claiming back for us earthly dominion
And restoring to us the Father’s communion
Praised be Christ from generation to generation
Not just in mention but in adoration and veneration
K. Muitherero
DESCRIPTIONS
meaningful
actuality
half hidden
aborbs
the
joyous
so
positively
apparent
incisive
eloquent
&
unquenchable
in
relished
definitive
tonality
instinctive
&
outstanding
INDIVIDUALITY
style
&speed
in
staccato
gestures
an
atmosphere
blossoming
quickly
midst
the intricate
complications
commemorating
the
isolated
once
obvious
now
quietly
anonymous
unbridled
charm
exposed
&
underneath
empathy
slips
away
The concept of emptiness
The vanity of vanity
What is enjoyment in you
The opaque that walks in the night
Like a strange soul upon the stygian bank
Wallowing in the pool of abomination
Dribs and drabs man is dashing away
Like smoke in the air
No one can stop the dregs of you
Life, the femme fatale
You enchant and en masse all
You ensnare the brilliant against the dull
You excel as light excels darkness
You ensconce nature with your charm
You enshroud the fact of nature
Your threnody is ambiguous
Now the sacred hope is stained
Man triumph another woe
Who will preach the woe that beside man
Taboo is an icon commemorating
Arrive, white aliens and save our soil
Santa Claus, a man born for the Anniversary of Jesus our savior Babe
Another year has passed. As we celebrate the Anniversary of Christ
Rays of light benignly shine on a makeshift stable. It's an Anniversary set
Aside for the Savior of the world. We take delight, in his Holy Anniversary.
King of Jews, Almighty One, Abba, Advocate, we could never repay you for this
Event. You deserve to be honored each December heart and soul. Its Buon
Natale in Italy, Joyeux Noel in France, frohe Weihnachten in German. As we
Devote ourselves to commemorating your special day, we gather around and
Resurrect your birth through celebration and song. We know that you are the
Instrumental object of our Saving Grace. You are, "King of The World"
Christmas is s time of year when we celebrate the Anniversary of Jesus.
Kris Kringle can't hold a candle to you, you are Our Leading Star.
Oct 9 2022
Sponsor Sara Kendrick (Happy Anniversary Sara)
Contest Name Anniversary
Pink rose, plucked from its garden of sweet earth,
laid fondly on her grave to venerate
a woman of inestimable worth
on this, her day of birth I celebrate -
one rose to join the rose who gave me birth.
[Sicilian Quintain]
A pink rose signifies gratitude, admiration, and appreciation,
commemorating grace, joy, and sweetness -
3 traits of my beloved mother, Elizabeth Watt
born Sep 14th, 1919, died Apr 2nd, 2017
Written 13 Sept 2022
Gripped by jubilant spirit of Christ’s birth*
Resounding that Messiah came to earth
Our church celebrates Mission Month with zest
Every July midst Gospel-preaching crest.
Reverberating divine good news sound
Faith of believers and their hope abound
As with God’s compassion, they do reach-out
Sharing Christmas love message of no doubt.
Commemorating Christmas in July
Brings joy and peace of triumphant supply
Reviving hearts for great spiritual race
Anchored by the Lord’s brace along His grace.
Thankful to the Saviour for Christmas gift
We do rejoice toward heavenly lift
Assured of His redemption grant so grand
While with prayer we fulfill His command.
*Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
August 1, 2022
4th place, "Christmas in July or July Celebration" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin; judged on 8/10/2022.
A Twilight ends the sweltering day with a dusky simmer
American liberty, is what we're commemorating
Firecrackers burst above us, romantic, lights that shimmer
Under a lit sky we stand, with family celebrating
Unfurl a majestic star spangled sky,
ignited with patriotic pride;
commemorating each 4th of July,
our founders vision, we strive to abide.
Date: July 3, 2022
For: The Sky in July Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich
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Syllable count verified on howmanysyllables.com
Quatrain form: A/B/A/B
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