Bluebells are a symbol of humility, gratitude and constancy
A perfect day is not lackluster, nor lusting for more, but
rather knowing the plenitude in each sentient moment.
—Quote by Poet
An Edenic Rise
it’s perfect degrees
of sixty-one stimulates
a chirrup ‘cross screen
in pjs; my feet are bare
pedicured cerulian
better than Summer
and Winter’s too cold to bear
love perfect degrees
in slight chill of fahrenheit
add cup of Highlander Grogg
an Edenic rise
joyful sighs sans monotone
with cream in the cup
retiree with work to do
bluebells boon in afternoon
Categories:
edenic, morning,
Form: Tanka
Watered by God’s grace
flourishing greenery’s wealth---
Edenic garden*.
Vegetables of health
robust well-being blossoms---
crop-filled paradise.
Flower-hedged orchard
ornamental landscape
nature blooms’ display.
*Joel 2:3 …The land is as the garden of Eden before them…
June 4, 2020
2nd place, "Fresh Traditional HAIKU" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by JCB Burl; judged on 6/5/2020.
Categories:
edenic, appreciation, beauty, blessing, christian,
Form: Haiku
Edenic garden* landscaped as nature’s paradise…
Thus is how I perceive my vacation haven-resort:
Nestled within flower orchard where I can view beauteous sunrise
Adjacent to fruits trees grove --- offering environmental comfort
Near vegetable and rice terraces boasting of the Creator’s gracious support.
*Isaiah 51:3 For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody...
December 30, 2019
4th place, "Writing Prompt- English Quintain Imagery" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Dear Heart; judged on 1/10/2020.
Categories:
edenic, appreciation, beautiful, christian, creation,
Form: Quintain (English)
I know the land where spiritual trees flower
There in Eden’s garden* of blessed beauty
Midst grand creation displaying God’s power
Wondrously marvelous with goodness-bounty!
Wellness’ scent pervades as love-grace trees flower
Along healthful herbs perfuming paradise
Refreshing soul toward celestial tower
In communion with the loving Friend Who’s Wise.
I hope to behold the mercy-trees flower
While delighted with the melody of the lark
Along symphony-praises of leaves' shower
Extolling the Lord’s glory in nature’s park.
How I rejoice when the faith-propped trees flower
Flashing pretty scenes in my Father’s vineyard
Triumph-bliss of harvest, great yields of sower
Grateful hearts due to labor’s fruitful reward!
*Genesis 2:8 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.
July 16, 2018
Edited on November 23, 2021
4th place, "Wonderstruck" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Robert James Liguori; judged on 11/28/2021.
Categories:
edenic, appreciation, blessing, creation, environment,
Form: Lyric
Upon these banks where You fashion’d my soul,
Please pronounce again your Divine blessing,
“It is not good for Dave to be alone!”
Upon my soul, this ongoing freedom
To be my own man, set my schedule,
Stare through my four walls while writing sonnets
Has grown old. Re-create my soul to give
Itself unreservedly to her heart.
Knead the clay comprising me to remove
Stones of self-absorption and impatience,
Stubborn insistence that my will prevail.
Give me a generous heart that invests
In her success. Purify my soulish
Pools that she sees Your reflection through me.
Categories:
edenic, love,
Form: Sonnet