If you knew...
That the one who tore you in two, and
Made you
One with the earth,
And
The one who glues you,
Unites you, petal by petal,
Contributes to your happiness...
If you knew...?
Would you shed another tear?
Categories:
contributes, life, longing, love,
Form: Free verse
I feel it smoothly, gliding freely,
Liquid fluidity surging.
Not a fraction of too much friction,
An undulating path followed effortlessly.
Movement and balance allowing continuous flow.
A sense of harmony as the lubrication guides easily.
Embracing depth with no distraction.
No tension felt as if all melts with fluid energy.
A transition of like particles melding without abrasive motion.
A sleek silky transition is accomplished.
Liquid fluidity surges.
The artist textured an abstract artwork to the canvas.
Bold gradient strokes, are a pivotal attraction adding to the ambience.
Light, and layered emotion captivate through transitions and bold contrasts.
The paint melts across the canvas, intersected by frivolous bubbles and a masterful juxtaposition of cracked and fluid textures.
Each element from the fractured patterns to the luminous flow of paint, contributes to a sense of wonder of movement.
The more I gaze into this painting the more I see the effects of lubrication.
Imagining the paint is still actively moving freely on the canvas to a degree.
Categories:
contributes, motivation,
Form: Ekphrasis
When it comes to spreading love throughout the world
I like to think I’ve made that choice…
but I often wonder if I’m succeeding
after all…I’m just one voice.
But then I remind myself how an oak tree begins as one acorn
at first a little small and underrated…
but from that one acorn a tree is born
add more acorns and a forest is created.
A tiny seed is planted…
safe and secure in it’s underground room.
but from that one seed a flower grows
add more seeds and a whole garden begins bloom.
Every acorn contributes to the creation of a forest.
From each seed a flower then a garden is grown.
The tallest pyramids all began …with the laying of one stone.
So when I think I’m only one small voice…
perhaps I need a change of attitude…
because my one voice…when joined by others becomes a multitude.
So with my one voice I will do my best to spread love
because I never know
once my voice is joined by other voices…
how far that love will go.
Categories:
contributes, inspiration,
Form: Rhyme
the notion
of genius
contributes
to
success
with
the ambiguous
in
appropriate
metaphorical
interpretation
of
erstwhile
aesthetics
within
tumulutous
emotions
Categories:
contributes, inspiration,
Form: Verse
Time of reflection - to cleanse ourselves of the negativity that life contributes
Categories:
contributes, prayer,
Form: Monoku
Written: May 6th 2024
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It's tough to revel in delight, but I grew!
Dreams rouse me, not in an aphonic view.
Nature provides her bounty every day,
I extend my hand and grasp her sway.
I perceive my youthful self in that place,
Her offerings were serendipitous grace.
In her sphere, blooms, and waterfalls,
A supple deer, an oaring raptor, in altar calls.
Each contributes to a feeling of calmness,
She was a fountain of pure suaveness.
Yet wars and famine steal my breath away,
A sight, luring amid a rutted path of ruby clay.
A moody inquiry into the root of my being,
A fleeting time of pure delightful feeling!
Thus, I wound up shooting my future ego,
Lift a glass, not a pistol, in a sky-dip indigo.
I rise again, and the sun surrounds me,
I can predict zodiac signs and lunar spree.
Along with Mars, Venus, and other oddities,
My mind spills, leaving no room for prodigies.
I shot for my destiny with this radical rhetoric,
Pulling me up a path reflected as historic.
A flash of his pistol, a gaze that said, walk,
My handgun babbled in its wandering talk.
Categories:
contributes, analogy, nature, war,
Form: Rhyme
Her day is passed in sweet insouciance,
my own debilitated by this pain:
I lack all satisfaction: no disdain
is motivating her. No piercing glance,
no hurtful word, contemptuous, askance,
perturbs my consciousness. Against the grain,
she wounds me by her kindness. Grace’s stain
contributes to my woeful circumstance.
Some harshness on her part would help it end.
Without hostility, I’ll never mend.
Yet something drives me on, when things get tougher.
Through knowing her, I’ve learned of The Sublime,
Uniqueness in Normality, and I’m
reminded of love’s vigour, and can suffer.
Categories:
contributes, love,
Form: Sonnet
Cardinals and nuthatches
Sing in the morning
Serendipitously in unison
Unhinged with no warning
A motionless conductor
As I sit in my space
Melodies arrive equivocally
Put a smile on my face
Gods garden of glory
So much noise to take in
I close my eyes with pleasure
As the crow starts to sing
And the hawk up so high
A whistle to his ring
Contributes to the chorus
In his own speechless way
In suns warmth in morning
A precious way to start a day
Categories:
contributes, beautiful,
Form: Free verse
STAYING BEING EVERPRESENT EZER- A HELPER
I talked our Father that I would stay, stand by your co-watch protect and keep you. Helping along the wayward, in conversing with our Father I am asking praying often. Father won’t you please lead the way allow me to be your eyes, hands and feet. Word your supernatural ability to your Glory and your Will be done in her life. Allow me to be the vessel to help. Not my will nor my way never shall step out alone without you, can’t do not without you for it I were to it would surely fail. Until the light turn off sun goes down or when Jesus comes. I am the eyes, hands, feet of God, thank you Father for empowering me to help your daughter
“ezer- helper Father’s son” ---
contributes fulfillment needs
a person who helps
2/20/2024
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2024©
Haibun
Categories:
contributes, analogy, appreciation, blessing, caregiving,
Form: Haibun
Smile, Be Happy
Miracle Man
1/5/2024
On occasion my lips attempt to smile,
but days find me having my bout with pain.
I readily admit its been awhile,
but I’m not someone whose apt to complain.
The winter of life has not been unkind,
and I feel so blessed that I’m still here.
I mostly feel I am somewhat confined,
which contributes to making days seem drear.
Advanced age has limited my movement,
I've now regressed from a cane to walker.
Doctors proclaim, I'll see no improvement,
it's hard to smile when I'm a known balker.
Categories:
contributes, age, pain, smile,
Form: Quatrain
Creation . . . so fundamental,
As genetic building blocks
Are bound and tied.
Dancing along a new foundation,
Where strength is gained
When power's applied.
Throughout growth,
A framework can be seen,
Emerging from what is learned.
Yet that knowledge is often tested,
Forged from a crucible,
To be tempered, not burned.
While great pressure surrounds,
As if to harden, with hopes
To bond beyond a break.
A natural outcome
Forms new directions,
That are possible to take.
This develops towards choice,
Where the weight of
Decision resides.
And if experience
Contributes to some wisdom,
To avoid the landslides.
Then destiny is reborn,
As time and space
May force a new fate.
Since by giving more
Than any taking ... we'll
Develop beyond all the hate.
Categories:
contributes, creation, destiny, environment,
Form: Rhyme
Written: November 26, 2023
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A raw day has dawned after a long night,
In the twinkling stardust of a soft blue light.
Bright rays of the sun appear, filling the sky,
A quest came to cease, the moon was high.
Songs of ecstasy that reverberate in the air,
Dress blooms for the show with allure, rare.
Dazzling dewdrops glisten on the lush grass,
Skin soft as velvet, a face as smooth as glass
The flying bees in the meadows buzz in tune,
Soaring birds ascend by the light of the moon.
Nature reawakens to imbue joy into our souls,
As the angels are perched above their poles.
Everyone contributes to their exuberance,
People favor cheering with youthful exuberance.
Categories:
contributes, analogy, appreciation, morning,
Form: Couplet
God writes Your Love story for the Lord loves and he seeks me as he kisses me with his breath he delights in me he is the mighty savior for he loves me so he contributes to my needs I am the Vine he says unto me you are the branches I will remain in him and in him I am I will bear much fruit apart from him I can do nothing it is God my father who loves me ever so he works both the will and to do for his good pleasure he came to save me beyond measures he is abundantly my pleasure he loves me dearly he writes my love story in him I am His glory
He loves me
He loves me
I am God's love story
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2023©
Categories:
contributes, analogy, appreciation, god, love,
Form: Free verse
Reminds me time and time again,
Reading the bible daily is the way to begin.
Put a bible in her hand,
God’s Word at her command.
A disciple in the making
All of my classes she is taking.
Text me daily her new truths realized,
Facts that she has learned and applied.
Her daily reaching out to me,
Is more precious than pearls in the sea.
Tokens and gifts given to remind me,
Of the bond and sister that is part of me.
I look forward to each morning,
Anticipating her continual conforming.
I can see she is anointed indeed,
Spreading God’s message and love with tremendous speed.
She is my inspiration,
And contributes to my own transformation.
I love you Kathe
Thank you for taking this journey with me.
Categories:
contributes, sister,
Form: Rhyme
*Image of New Level of Morality by CharN.
The March of Us
A time that possesses my introspections,
contributes a pastime,
noting parents made donations,
~The March of Dime.
That coinage seemingly flipped from then to now,
new technology prime,
trials social media vow
~The March of Time.
Hollywood legends are noxious, paid, and made
silver screen pantomime,
chaos begets morals decayed,
~The March of Crime.
Protect the innocence from the innocent,
offbeat nursery rhyme,
as to culture spiral descent,
~The March of I'm.
The motivation for our rebelliousness,
increased in our lifetime,
reversal roles to righteousness
~The March We Climb.
2023 January 22
*RZ & HMS; following Constance format
Categories:
contributes, angst, future,
Form: Rhyme
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