Diamante Poems

faerie
delicate, dainty
flitting, flying, dancing
fantasy, fey, real, threat
swooping, droning, stinging
stream-lined ebony
wasp

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Perfecto
Es aquel en cual no se enojaba 
Aunque de palabras se llenaba, jamás las hablaba
Es aquel que jamás temía 
Aunque talves lo sentía, jamás se imponía 
Y eso yo admiro

Bello
Es cuando lo de adentro es más grande
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Daughter/Son

co-created
happily engaging
both are related their blood relatives
both are related their blood relatives
competing ever loving
sister and brother
children


9/28/19
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. ©2019
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Faith*

Scriptural, heavenly

God-pleasing, Christ-exalting, spirit-empowering

Divine miracles, eternal redemption; lustful pleasures, temporal happenings

Man-glorifying, worldliness-fulfilling, heart-breaking

Carnal, selfish

Flesh*

*Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in...Read More

Him
Quiet, Kind
Working, Playing, Staying
Unsure, Plain, Beautiful, Sure
Going, Smiling, Kissing
Talkative, Friendly
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God-wrought triumph*

jubilantly serene, blissfully radiant

faith-fortifying, spirit-reviving, Christ-exalting

stewardship, faithfulness; arrogance, selfishness

mind-afflicting, pride-crashing, heart-breaking

carnally braced, covetously engaged 

self-glorifying loss

*Psalm 92:4 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.

August 12, 2019
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Sun
beautiful, radiant
heating, growing, cheering
splendor, light, shine, Creation
twinkling, guiding, wishing
clear, precious
Stars


(Inspired at first by reading "Canticle of the Sun" by St. Francis of Assisi, and the "Diamante" type of poem definition)...Read More

Pie
Wholesome, Delicious
Cooking, Smelling, Wanting
Hearty, Sweet, Plate, Fork
Cooling, Munching, Moaning
Tiny, Leftover
Crumbs




7-11-2019
Cornucopia Cooking Contest
sponsor:  Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Love

altruistic, appreciative 

sacrificing, sharing, satisfying

contentment, care; covetousness, clamor

cheating, choking, concealing

selfish, seductive 

Lust*

*1John 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

July 5, 2019
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My Love is “the gift “for you ever
Believe me  its forever 
Gift is not to create rift 
It's to lift 
Gift is not to relate swift 
  It's to make wift 

  It's to impress 
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                                 Truth
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Diamond
invaluable, resplendent
shining, shimmering, scintillating
jewelry, gemstones, silica dioxide, blight
scratching, abrading, scarifying
commonplace, begrimed
Gravel
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~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Sparkling Diamonds" Poetry Contest, Joseph May, Judge & Sponsor.

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Storm
ominous, dark
thundering, mellowing, drizzling
rainbow, colours, arc, promise
 fizzling, fading, sizzling
radiant, brilliant
sunlight


June 22nd 2019
“Sparkling Diamonds” Poetry context
Sponsor: Joseph May
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                              angels
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                             Communism
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Raindrops
cool, wet
falling, landing, splashing
puddles, floods, flowers, trees
soaking, nourishing, brightening
hopeful, brilliant
rainbows




June 21, 2019
For Joseph May’s “Sparkling Diamonds” contest
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city
modern, vibrant
bursting, bustling, taxing
centre, skyscraper, landscape, nature
relaxing, lounging, calming
serene, tranquil
countryside


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Discernment

Conscientious, Prudent*

Planning, Deciding, Helping

Godly Leadership, Victory; dysfunctionality, failure

wasting, procrastinating, losing

foolish, vain

ignorance

*Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

June 21, 2019
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feast
necessary, nutritious
satisfying, fortifying, energizing
vitamins, minerals, cholesterol, trans fat
fattening, addicting, sickening
poisonous, toxic
famine

6/20/19

Sparkling Diamonds Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by: Joseph May...Read More

Warmongers

selfish, deplorable

scheming, provoking, destroying

haters, devils, angels, lovers

dreaming, mediating, building

selfless, honorable

Peacemakers


June 20, 2019
for the Sparkling Diamonds Poetry Contest
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Read wonderful diamante poetry on the following sub-topics: christmas, friends, funny, kids, love, music, nature, school, sports and more. Read a definition and example (where appropriate).