My dear friend
Where are you?
I will search till the end,
for a specimen or clue,
Wherever did you go?
Wherever did you hide?
Did you run into the snow?
on the other side,
I wish you were here,
I wish you hadn't gone,
did I lose you, I fear?
Is my happiness done?
I will search high and low for my friend,
I will search all around till the end,
But there's still one thing I can't comprehend,
Where did you go, my dear friend?
Does God truly actually exist?
I see proof daily in the sky.
His essence we cannot comprehend.
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
cops come in
crime goes down
it comes right back
when cops leave town
a simple equation
all kids comprehend
but not elites ~
sheepskins in hand
This was written from the heart.
Never knew it'd come to this.
I don't know where to start.
Mama, your son gotta kind heart!
But every day, the world's telling me to play my part.
From a boy to a man, I had to transcend.
Like a pea in a pot, I had to grow up.
Never once complained when it's time to show up.
I've been scarred, betrayed, and left to fend for myself.
No one's fault but mine, for trust don't get you far.
So I've learned to keep my heart dark, like a tint up car.
And fight it by myself this internal war.
Sorry it took me so long to understand.
The world's doesn't cater for the weak.
That every man's battle is in their own hands.
Win or lose, you gotta stand strong.
And a man's tears are as worthless as a dollar coin.
The older I get, there's thing's I comprehend.
Like family can be your biggest hater, nothing like a friend.
And you gotta answer to God for every sin.
I apologize for not knowing this in the beginning.
My mother my everything so rare
Like a diamond blooming with pure love
Not to be compared to or bargained for
A very precious and priceless gem
My life giver right from the womb
Before existence even now and forever
A leaning shoulder in times of despair.
My mother my redeemer in times of loses
Comforts with her rejuvenating speeches
Picks me up from nothing to everything
Giving me awareness and insight to thrive
Without hesitating or fear of the unknown
My mantle of grace in all dealings and wins
My anchor in all realms of possession and actions.
My mother my warrior warring my adversary
Leading me to victory over all obstacles easily
The remedy for all my illness or complaint
Supporting without any hidden intentions or profit
Liberating me from any denial, setback and chains
Unique but meek, courageous, wise and inspirational
Words can't comprehend her attributes so enigmatic.
I don’t comprehend why
Human beings cannot get along
Why can’t they play and sing the same song
Of Peace and Love together? Why, Why?
Why human beings are killing each other
In the streets, the straits, the strips and on the river
Of life? Our stay on Earth is so short, too short
Why is somebody bombing the sea and the main port
Which leads to the avenue of reconciliation and peace
Why can’t each of us be happy with a piece
Of the pie? Why are we killing each other
Over nonsense and things that we didn’t bring over
Over here and over there?
I tried, tried to comprehend but I can no longer bear
This and that, these and those. I cannot understand why
Why some groups want the whole pie?
Copyright © November 2023, Hébert Logerie, all rights reserved.
Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poems.
I've always had my pen and paper rescue me from my thoughts
Now..now i feel i have to rescue them from your toxicity
'Cause lately you've been all that runs through my mind
You seem to interfere with my every thought
And i just comprehend to the scale of each interference
I feel so caged , i feel so naked...
I am so subdued to reason that;
I had taken your love and painted a fine piece of art
And hanged it upon the walls of my heart
A sacred place within this museum
That you chose to tear apart....
I'd expected you to show some thriftness to my heart
But you went rough on it
Now I'm left to deal with these broken pieces
You can't forget your grudges,
Without taking full revenge on the offender!
Believe me, he will be very happy
If it can keep you awake.
You know what if not with us,
Then you went against all of us.
And you will see with your own eyes,
What happens to those who betray.
I only exist here,
And I live for movement.
A fiery mixture is burning in me,
She's calling me to battle.
I don't want to be able to forgive,
And my memory is excellent.
I will break the seventh seal,
And I will give myself to the element of anger.
I hover on the edge, so I live.
No one knows my secret.
I'll fall with you in the grass,
I'll burn you by accident.
One day I'll tell you my secrets
And don't be afraid of me at that moment.
I will open a window to you in my soul
To you the true me comprehend.
J-ust
E-xperience
L-itterateur's
A-nnual
N-ote
E-njoying
G-reetings
A-s
Y-ou
E-xcitedly
C-omprehend
H-is
U-plifting
A-crostic
Topic: Birthday of Jelane Gaye E. Chua (March 26)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
J-ust
O-pen
M-an's
E-yes
L-etting
E-veryone
C-omprehend
H-appiness
O-f
N-ame
Topic: Birthday of Jomel E. Echon (February 27)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
R-ead
A-nd
C-omprehend
H-appy
E-xpression
L-etting
M-ind
A-pply
R-ighteous
T-hinking
I-n
N-ame
Topic: Birthday of Poetess Rachel K. Martin (December 17)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
Whirling comprehensions
Swirled into dendrite paths
Confusing me greatly
Shook my schemata
Woods and wind blowing through brain
Howling at me, challenging beliefs
Not ready
Who would be?
No armour or sword to fight them
Caught in their frenzy I was entrapped
and engaged in spite of my soul's protest.
C-omprehend
E-ach
C-orrection
I-n
L-i fe's
L-essons
Topic: Birthday of Cecill Tuloy (April 12)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
So it’s something
I can’t comprehend
All’s not lost
In the end
Comprehend
The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you,
only if you have a mind !
A redolence to perceive,
melody to comprehend,
brush to the soul's eternal truth,
beauty to an eye's content !
Written July 26th, 2015
© Dr. Upma A. Sharma
On line 7- Rumi
For contest "Complete six lines" by Nette
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