Not all inherit a father's noble name,
Some learn deceit, others theft, and shame.
But I, blessed with a virtuous sire,
Inherited values that my heart desires.
My children will learn to reverence age,
With humility and sobriety, they'll engage.
A caring heart, I'll pass on to them,
Diligence and God-fearing, their guiding gem.
Emancipator, Eldorado, Ephaptha too,
Will learn the core values, integrity shines through.
Estevan and Estefan, honesty and love,
Will be their guiding principles, sent from above.
I'll uphold godliness with contentment true,
A legacy of virtue, forever shining through.
Categories:
emancipator, blessing, care, faith, family,
Form: Didactic
Two kings wage war on the same crown.
To which the fate of your kingdom is bound.
Destined collision.
Of a manifesting mechanism.
The great schism of barbarism and wisdom.
Ruling over a nation of one.
By your actions a King's victory is won.
You are their common denominator.
Which is the Curator? Which is the Traitor?
You must crown one your great emancipator.
Curator
No doubt design of the mind was divine.
A temple that denys the confines of the sublime.
A bulwark from demise amd derise of the benign.
Guardian of the shrine that shines with all those aligned.
Traitor
Unstable power. Responsible for malicious creation
Removal of "our." Potential usurper of an ambitious station.
Emotionally sour. The source of your auspicious ruination.
Desire to overpower. Edging closer to vicious insubordination.
Categories:
emancipator, conflict, introspection, mythology, philosophy,
Form: Rhyme
JUNETEENTH
Jesus Christ is Lord
Unsurpassed
Nazarene of all Nazarenes
Emmanuel - God with us
Teacher
Exemplary in all ways
Emancipator of mankind
Neophyte recipient
Three in One
21 June 2018
For the contest sponsored by Edward Ibeh
Categories:
emancipator, christian, inspirational, jesus, spiritual,
Form: Acrostic
Terrible Towards Traitor
Always would be terrible towards a traitor;
Realizing there is someone who was greater;
Eyes baggy and sagging,
And behind not lagging;
Ended up being called Great Emancipator.
Jim Horn
Categories:
emancipator, allegory, analogy,
Form: Limerick
Ethereal Ascendant Sacred Transcendent Emmanuel Redeemer
Emissary Afflicted Submitted Triumphant Evangel Reformer
Exemplum Agonist Servant Teacher Emancipator Restorer
Epiphany Adored Slain Theonomy Efficacious Resurrectionist
Everlasting Altruist Sanctifier Transmigrate Expurgator Reconciler
Eternal Almighty Supreme Triumphant Eminent Risen!
Categories:
emancipator, bible, christian, easter, faith,
Form: Acrostic
An artist's pen
Whose veins are of
Cold black ink, that bleed
Through the pages of time.
Fear not for dark realms,
Of torture, are but ignorant myths.
I have found solace
In the arms of Morpheus
Under clouds whose wings
Block sunlight's irritating touch.
Such is the life of a writer
Whose works are the envy of mortals,
Hated and labeled as a filthy curse.
Listen no more, for such hypocrisy
Is the symphony of fools.
Dark Artist, Death,
Greatness is misunderstood.
Hiding behind broken hearts
Are the noblest of intentions.
Emancipator of souls
You give rest to those
Trapped in a game of kings.
Your scythe paints a masterpiece,
Your scythe writes a beautiful tragedy.
You are the perfect ending to our tragic story.
Categories:
emancipator, art, beauty, death, deep,
Form: Free verse
Death,
A fate foretold
Since the beginning of time
Master of time,
Misunderstood,
And feared by many.
Some say your power is a curse
Some a blessing
Emancipator of souls,
Bestow freedom
On my poor soul.
Trapped in this prison of torture
Called a body,
Which places limits on my true potential
I understand you,
Hiding behind broken hearts
Are benevolent intentions,
A noble purpose
Bringer of peace,
You give rest
to those tired.
You free those soldiers
Trapped in a game of kings
A dark artist.
I see the beauty in your work.
With your scythe
You paint a masterpiece,
With your scythe
You write a magnificent tragedy.
You are the perfect ending
To our tragic story
Categories:
emancipator, art, beauty, death, deep,
Form: Free verse