It never was the Meissen that she threw
but dinner plates, of which we had so few
our dad would have a scar upon his head
and breakfast plate was just a slice of bread
The kitchen knife was brandished now and then
to emphasize who was the Mother Hen;
and we? We justly cowered in our beds;
threw our meagre covers ‘oer our heads.
She wore a mini skirt and beehive hair
when she was sure my father was not there
then took us visiting our “uncle Stan”
When asked, we had just visited our gran.
A Babycham and brandy was her thing
that was, without, or with, her wedding ring
and all the men in all the bars, they knew,
and told, they simply had to form a queue.
And yet, when knees were scraped and hugs required
it was from mother they were most desired
The distance that our father held from her
meant any love for him, was just a blur.
Categories:
emphasize, mother,
Form: Rhyme
The attempt
A wooden Bridge
No Enter
Weak Foundation
Danger and Caution
Beware
River flows
Water swim tolerance
Just avoid crossing
Courage to try
Warning to emphasize
Bridge uncertain
No hold on grasp
Cross at your own risk
Warning signs you shouldn’t miss
Danger, Warning
Find another way to the other side.
Categories:
emphasize, adventure, anxiety, care, conflict,
Form: Free verse
Sailing into the horizon
Admiring the Sunset
Distance far from the shores
Refreshing breezes
Bridges and Lighthouses along the way
Whales and Dolphins doing their dazzling maneuvers
Sharks looking to attack
The oceanic feeling like a gateway of opportunity
God’s watery creation
Heaven’s sensation
Rainbows of hope
The drift having a sail
Wonders beyond and deep
Oceans never cease
Tomorrows that continue
Every today a take in
Viewing and observing
Peaceful and calm
Tranquil mind
Writing thoughts that pop in
Calm waves forming relaxed emotions
Inspiration rise
Open air to wise
Oceanic emphasize
Categories:
emphasize, adventure, bible, blessing, courage,
Form: Free verse
And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers
that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow,
he will certainly care for you.
—Luke 12:28
saw my first yellow daffodil, not ever,
but mine.
a standalone on the hill;
my husband sighs,
as he points it out.
the sun is a standalone;
His;
yellow-white, bright.
our attention transfixed.
I am a standalone
me -
the crucifix,
to carry;
I walk with Him,
under the sun and clouds.
God lets us glory
on a fixed moment,
as if it were framed, not always.
each tear that falls,
from my green eyes,
is saved
by Christ.
I emphasize;
He underlines
and exclamation points.
how this can be,
with infinity,
our small minds
cannot divine.
saw my first daffodil, there’ll be more,
they’ll spring, and wither;
and so will I,
but don’t be glum,
I am already buried,
like a seed,
planted, and ready
to rise,
inside a Garden of Pearls.
Categories:
emphasize, death, flower, heaven, spring,
Form: Free verse
Music is your only friend
Morrison was right
Music stays until the end
Always by your side
It’s the only friend I know
Who believes in me
Never tells me when to go
Always comes to see
Says the music: ‘take your place
Sit back, close your eyes
I shall make you feel amazed
I shall emphasize
Everything you love, my friend
Follow this old way
I am yours until the end
Press the button play’
And my mind is over matter
I’m alive again
Music doesn’t mean to flatter
Music keeps me sane
When the music’s over, then
I put out the light
Music plays inside again
Outshines the night.
Categories:
emphasize, music,
Form: Rhyme
human
versus ism
you have to believe
in god
to sell your soul
to the devil
***
humanism
noun
an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems.
Categories:
emphasize, humanity, religion,
Form: Free verse
Memoir Write
My life that was in plight
Introduction
Circumstance into intervention
Surrounding birth
My happenings on Earth
Death knocked
Overcast moment
My passing storm
Sudden sunrise
Heaven’s surprise
Blessing to emphasize
Living right
Sponsored God’s sight
Categories:
emphasize, age, bible, birth, blessing,
Form: Rhyme
Let it flow with the wind
As the sea is salty
Have a good laugh
Let it flow with the cloud
As the rain is amazing
Have a good look at the sky
Naturally as it lands,
The sweetness of the tongue
Emphasize the words
It is unique
The shape of the eyes
Emphasize the creation
It is different
Is it the shoe or is it the individual?,
Let it flow with the words
As the air is fresh
Have a good laugh
Let it flow with the song
As the bird is flying
Have a good look at the sky
Naturally as it lands.
Categories:
emphasize, adventure, africa, appreciation, change,
Form: Free verse
It is an acceptance
Of emotions
Say that again!
It is an acknowledgement
Of feelings
Is that all?
Releasement of what is inside,
The wind blows
To Unveil
What is at the bottom
The rain showers
To emphasize
What is at the top
Capturing these moments,
It is a blessing
To be remembered
Say that again!
It is a honor
To be respected
Is that all?
Releasement of what is meant to be.
Categories:
emphasize, adventure, africa, appreciation, blessing,
Form: Free verse
Watch kaleidoscope of butterflies
on the bright sunny day at sunrise ::
Future good fortune to emphasize.
Restless wings, butterflies to flutter.
Bees groan among flowers in cluster .
Blowing breeze kissing blossoms faster.
Up above clear cerulean sky
Eager egrets feel easy to fly.
Open-air romance ! Lovers to try .
Categories:
emphasize, appreciation,
Form: Rhyme
Emphasize of Faith
Praising voices every length
The Hope
The Desire
Anticipation
The moment
Encouragement felt throughout
Direct to Heaven
Open Up and Cry out
The help
Need to conquer
The overcome
Break the Devil’s interference
Total turnaround
The break through
Heaven’s answer
The Blessing
Categories:
emphasize, appreciation, blessing, care, change,
Form: Free verse
The continuance
of our beliefs, culture, and dreams,
remain steadfastly anchored within our children;
no wonder we love them so.
We assure them the bogeyman doesn't exist
in the real world;
but warn them that fear can affect lives,
harden hearts, and displace love.
We teach the emergence of man
from animal to human beings.
And though their minds bristle with questions,
we assure them they'll figure out the answers on their own.
We emphasize the importance of truth;
how one garners Karma from both life's failures
and its successes.
And we introduce them to faith,
where feelings for each other flourish
surrounded by hope.
And teach them to love and forgive one another;
so when they pass life's baton to death,
they'll become eternal ambassadors
of love.
Categories:
emphasize, beautiful, children, extended metaphor,
Form: Free verse
I need your love when life seems lame,
behind each sigh I call your name.
In silent slumber when in pain,
you shelter me in misty rain.
Emphasize that I'm not to blame.
When I'm weary and full of shame.
Cajole my heart, so it can tame.
Stop my mind from feeling insane.
I need your love.
I will sing a song to exclaim
and strum my guitar to proclaim
how your support keeps my thoughts sane.
Like lilacs your voice soothes the strain.
I'm etching your words to reclaim
I need your love
Categories:
emphasize, care, love,
Form: Rondeau
we should euthanize,
when we did will emphasize
know everyone dies
Categories:
emphasize, allegory, analogy,
Form: Haiku
The raven caw loudly from tree branches,
as 2 of them argue or emphasize a point
These large birds seem to arrive at times of death
I saw them at a graveyard on a cold winter day
I see them lately swirling above in Spring
Something about their voice carries far
As if it is full of unwanted messages repeating...
The silence may be better, but too empty at times
Moments fill with thoughts of then, now, later
Instead, I choose to fly myself , with new thoughts
Above and beyond all this, with imagination
Knowing later, my voice will carry just as far
and break any lurking silence that breaks my heart
New things will be found, created and experienced
Just as the Cherry blossoms bloom above dead crocus
There will always be the inevitable circumstances
There is no way to dodge such hurdles in life
But, with my mind, heart and soul anything is possible
With my being, I will overcome, death and destruction
I know my journey and every step that I have taken
It is a long, weaving road that leads to peace... as it whispers
Heidi Sands
5/14/24
(C)opyright
Categories:
emphasize, analogy, confidence, faith, introspection,
Form: Free verse
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