Embracing the idea that to "hear no beauty, see no beauty, be no beauty" is to overlook the true essence of a rose. A rose is not merely a flower or a collection of blooming buds; it embodies a profound inner calmness and purity. It serves as a striking representation of a seductive figure, with its ovary dispersing seeds that give rise to future generations of beauty.
This powerful imagery underscores the role of a rose in nurturing life and inspiration. Beauty is not just a superficial attribute; it is a divine promise, a gift from God destined for all women in the land. We must recognize and honor the vibrancy of beauty, as exemplified by the striking "red fluffy mustard rose," which captures the essence of resilience and allure in nature.
Hear no beauty, see no beauty be no beauty
Categories:
exemplified, 8th grade, america, break
Form: Free verse
an
instinctive
voice
of
formative
lyricism
with
warmth
&colour
extensive
reflective
phrasing
exemplified
with
wistful
nostalgia
blissful
echoes
of
introspection
in
waves
of
comptemplation
Categories:
exemplified, senses, word play,
Form: Verse
Nature can teaches us
So much if we take the time
To stop, look and listen to your heart
And what She is saying
At times, if we care to hear Her
We can do so many ways:
Protect Her where protection is needed
Replant trees where reforestation is urgent
Human progress should nature progress also
Do less mining with precautions
Government should care the aquifer
Strict enforcement of Air, Land and Water Act
Refill, reuse and recycle canned and plastic product
Don't throw garbage to nature
She is the source of life, of treasure, of beauty
Therefore, we owe her everything
Therefore, as form of gratitude
We'll love and protect Her till the end
We are in such a hurry at times
That nature predicament now is in danger
It's getting worsen, irreplaceable and irreparable
Damage conditions of our nature
Hope Leaders of the World awaken
Global warming is real
Nature is unleashing its fury everyday
People will realized it's not too late to heal Her
Yes, we live in an incredible World Of Nature
It's time true love for nature is exemplified
Let us reciprocate where reciprocation is due.
Categories:
exemplified, love, nature, perspective,
Form: Free verse
Most assuredly, for America,
These are not the best of times,
nor are these the worst of times.
Times have been worst and there is no
promise of better days ahead. History for good
or bad is already set in stone, but what lies ahead
can be much affected and influenced by how we
respond in the present. America's currently stormy
political climate evokes anguish, tears, and pain.
In all of my observing years, I have not witnessed a more
divisive time exemplified in all three government areas.
It appears that the executive, legislative, and judiciary
arenas of government are suffering gravely.
I pray that the present weather turbulence in our country
does not signal a similar tornadic crisis in our political future.
In light of our present status, I pray not for blessings because
we presently are bathing in abundance, but my prayer is that
God will send us a deluge of His bountiful mercies.
060124PS
Categories:
exemplified, prayer,
Form: Free verse
You know a person
Is loving by just meeting
Love exemplified.
Categories:
exemplified, character, engagement, love, perspective,
Form: Haiku
It was said “ good things never last"
Last Last we lost her untimely
It was said “gone too soon"
Soon enough you will live again
Again nothing less of the lessons you've thought will forever live
It was said “painful exit"
Exiting this world was indeed painful
Painful is less of an adverb to qualify the verb ‘pain
It was said “Rest in peace"
Peace that weigh your way to eternal glory
Glory that elude the painful exit
Several testifiers testifies of fervent love
Love exemplified like Tabitha
Tabitha deed never dies hence you shall for ever live Omada.
Categories:
exemplified, death, farewell, funeral, heartbroken,
Form: Sonnet
STYLISATION
natural
myriad
scintillating
feeding
fluidity in
exemplified
opportunities
detected
exuberant
& ominous
empathy
Of
imaginative
dedicated
&exclusive
opportunities
of finished
d facets
MANNERS
direct
peculiarities
unrestrained
in joie
de vivre
attain
clarity
closely
modelled
on radical
orientation
of
unmixed colour
in
synthetics themes
closely composed
yet?
sketchily
suggested
by
inspired motifs
& etchings
in
corrective considerations
of multifarious
impressions
of
continuing
& intensifying
Categories:
exemplified, poetry,
Form: Verse
INTERIORS
signs
of consideration
at
first glance
divide
the darkness
a
mutual
exclusion
foreboding& inaccessible
conceived
reminiscent
of the forlorn
pallid
desolate
heightened
in
prevailing
melancholy
shadowed
in
emptiness
articulated
& anticipated
in
the
unusual&untamed
with
brooding
exemplified
by
separation
SYNTHESIS
alienation
unregistered
induces
scrutinywith
interior
&
comparable
transformation
a
visible
conscious
perception
of
the
intimate
fields
of sensation
in the
problematic
Categories:
exemplified, poetry,
Form: Verse
All things bright and beautiful
By Michelle Morris
18/07/2023
All things bright and beautiful
Are created with love and light
The purest of the Universe's essence
That is exemplified in the flowers' might
Nothing man-made is better
No AI or machine can come close
Embrace the power of nature's miracles
For without nature, we become ghosts
© Michelle Morris, 2023
Categories:
exemplified, earth day, flower, light,
Form: Rhyme
Wild at heart
By Michelle Morris
05/04/2023
I am wild at heart
I am wild and free
I want to be like the creatures
Out in the world I see
They are so precious
They are a visual delight
They're cute and cuddly
They live and they fight
Their survival is waning
As humanhood expands
We take over their habitat
Ignore environmental concerns
They deserve a life
That is precious and free
Where they can be wild
Without fearing extinction
I am wild at heart
I am wild and free
I want to live in a world
Where wild creatures all can be
© Michelle Morris, 2023
Thank you @wwf for sharing this photo* by Thomas A. Jefferson. The vaquita is critically endangered. There are only 10 remaining.
worldwildlife.org/species/vaquita
"Vaquita, the world's rarest marine mammal, is on the edge of extinction. The plight of cetaceans—whales, dolphins, and porpoises—as a whole is exemplified by the rapid decline of the vaquita in Mexico, with about 10 individuals remaining."
* Photo on social media and online.
Categories:
exemplified, animal, blessing, earth day,
Form: Rhyme
Love* verily tied Dad and Mom as one
Upholding steadfast commitment vow
Sealed by “Till death do us part…”
Such love surpassed romantic thrills
We their children beheld with bliss
Since they remained clinging to each other for decades
Cleaving to love’s strength triumphantly.
Surely their love built our home
Exemplified with kindness’ care-share-give
Asserting truth, respect, forgiveness…
Still prevailing by the compassion of God
That genuine love keeps on begetting loving families
My soul along faith testifies with gratitude
While I strive to live for its growth and fruition.
*1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
November 2, 2022
2nd place, "Inspired by a song - Once There Was A Love" Poetry Writing Contest; Sponsored by JCB Brul; judged on 11/11/2022.
Categories:
exemplified, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Free verse
Our passionate Savior knows, understands
the challenge of running both job and home.
Never enough time, never empty space.
My courage runs remiss
reflecting on busy-ness
neglecting agape love…
not sentimental agape is gracious
not selfish, but rather giving generously
not superficial, agape is genuine God-like love.
Agape love emanates from God the Father;
Jesus exemplified it by dying on the cross;
the Holy Spirit energizes believes to do agape love.
My heart aches
for inspiration
struggling with prayers.
Nevertheless, healing comes from God Almighty
whispering thoughts of peace and grace
into our minds as we converse with Him.
April 24, 2021
contest: Agape Poetry
sponsor: Regina McIntosh
Categories:
exemplified, 11th grade, god, love,
Form: Free verse
Confessing my heart’s foolishness
midst selfish ambition of whim’s futility
my soul begs for God’s pardon with His guidance.
Admitting my conceited arrogance
springing from heart’s hypocrisy
I’m humbled by the Lord’s exemplified meekness.
Submitting to the Creator my heart’s carnal reign
my spirit abides in His perfect will, molding me earnestly
toward virtuous transformation.
Surrendering my vested interests
of temporal wealth my foolish heart seeks to gain
I cleave to the Saviour for His favour.
Recognizing my heart, verily deceitful*
against Scriptures’ immutable truth
faith seeks Christ’s wisdom for peaceful bliss.
*Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
February 13, 2021
1st place, "ALL YOURS (Mar 26)" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 3/26/2021.
Categories:
exemplified, character, christian, faith, god,
Form: Tristich
I want to break the world
I want to watch as beauty is shattered
Before you left
You spoke of triumph and of glory
The light I cannot comprehend
Leaves with you
In vanity I wished to conquer
The beauty you exemplified
To grasp it, to take hold
Of that which I can only envy
And now I am drowning in the goodness you left me
The kindness that you guided me with
I see your face in the strangers on the street
I heard your voice in every earnest word
I keep waiting for the moment when I will metamorphose
And grow a shade closer to your gold.
Categories:
exemplified, anger, beauty, hurt,
Form: Free verse
Persuaded that God is eternal blessings’* Source
I feast in His cornucopia-granting force…
Such offers grace for savouring delight
while empowering heart to share with loving might.
Midst pandemic-caused crisis along community lockdown
my faith sees the Creator’s supply pouring down…
Such is functional cornucopia exemplified at its best
conquering dearth to provide for all and the rest.
Abundant provisions geared toward sharing gladness
indeed can smite selfishness and greediness…
Such heightens genuine cornucopia’s essence
as it subdues apathetic self-sufficiency’s prevalence.
*Genesis 49:25 Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb.
April 28, 2020
Honorable Mention, "BRIAN'S CHOICE B,any form,any theme" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 5/13/2020.
Categories:
exemplified, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form: Quatrain
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