To think.
To see, to understand.
To speak, to say what you think!
Be careful.
Be mindful of the thoughts.
Be mindful of the words.
Be careful with the voice.
It’s real to think.
It’s real to understand.
It’s real to speak.
It’s real but…
The system will stay the system.
The rich will stay the rich.
The poor will stay the poor.
Expendable. Expected.
Excommunicated.
Extreme. Excoriate.
Exemplify. Expose.
Extinguish. Expel.
Exclude. Exterminate…
A language rich in words for silencing, yet poor in words for loving.
Please disregard that I'm a dog.
I've been asked to write this monologue
by my owner. What was he thinking?
Maybe he has been out drinking.
I always try to be there for him,
though I can't use a typewriter, Jim.
Sometimes, I wish he'd feel the same way
when I want to walk or play.
To his girlfriend, he says something dumb,
and I'm right there to console the bum,
and when he screws up bad, at work,
I make him forget his troubles - the jerk.
A shrink would charge a hundred bucks.
I help him for a dog biscuit, shucks.
It's not in my nature to refuse
this poor guy who's so confused.
I know the reason life is for -
a good game of fetch or tug-of-war,
and, I admit, when it comes to those,
he's fun to play with, I suppose.
He gives me a sense of purpose.
Heck, I love him, glad to be of service.
In conclusion, I think you'll agree
that I exemplify loyalty.
That, friend, is my little poem,
about me and master...let's not show 'im.
For a dog, a poem is pretty tough.
Next time, I'll just say, "ruff ruff ruff ruff".
October 18 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Mark 10-12
Key Verse – Mark 10:51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR ANSWERING OUR REQUESTS
Praise be to God for answering our requests:
Enabling us in our efficient toiling
Encouraging us toward earnest trust
Exhorting us for energetic thanksgiving
Empowering us along His enlightening truth
Exposing us to exemplify triumphant testimony
Mark 11:22 Praise be to the Lord for
charging us to have faith in Him:
Strongly standing upon His Scriptures
Sturdily serving along His standards
Steadfastly seeking His sufficiency
Sincerely showing His satisfaction
Serenely sharing His salvation
Mark 12:41-44 Praise be to the Saviour for
honouring our giving that is:
Cheerful by His generosity
Confident because of His grace
Compassionate through His greatness
Circumspect along His gearing guidance
Committed upon His gripping governance. Amen!
October 18, 2024
“Little dancer, dance, like winged stars.” ~~Percy Bysshe Shelley ~~
You exemplify every graceful ballet dancer.
How so incredibly perfect? There is no answer.
Like a feather floating in a summer breeze.
You captivate the audience with ease.
Like a flickering candle flame, you’re on your toes.
Such strength you possess to hold that pose.
Pretty flamingo do your dance.
Using your energy and passion to enhance.
Fragile as a butterfly in flight.
Or a falling snowflake at night.
Fluid as water in a stream.
You will be the subject of my dream.
Delicate as a humming bird reaching for a flower.
In your tiny figure you have such power.
You dance the dance of love to a melodic tune.
Like dancing on shafts of light from the moon.
Rich video essay
Exemplify love and chill
Art, picture perfect.
March 15 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Joshua 19-21
Key Verse– Joshua 19:50 According to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which he asked, [even] Timnathserah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelt therein.
PRAISE BE TO GOD WHO GIVES US
WHAT WE ASK ACCORDING TO HIS WORD
Praise be to God for giving us what we ask
according to His Word that we should:
Enjoy with gratefulness
Enrich by His goodness
Enhance through His graciousness
Exemplify along His governance
Expose for His glory
Joshua 20:1-2 Praise be to the Lord for
serving as our refuge from:
Temptations that slay spiritual fortitude
Travails that smite strong faith
Tribulations that stress soul’s fervency
Trials that subdue sanctification-firmness
Tasks that shock satisfaction-fuel
Joshua 21:45 Praise be to the Saviour
Who never fails to:
Provide our restoration constantly
Protect our revival-commitment continuously
Present to us His redeeming compassion consistently
Prove to us His replenishing care ceaselessly
Prod us toward rejoicing by His comfort cheerfully. Amen!
March 15, 2024
LIGHT OF LOVE
THIS BIRTH OR MAY BE IN THE PAST ,
I GOT YOUR NAME IN THE CARD.
SUMMER GONE WINTER CAME ,
I DANCE ALONE IN THE RAIN .
WAITING GAME WAS CONTINUOUS SO LONG,
I HOLD MY FEELINGS IN ME SO STRONG .
THE KISS IN THE MOON NIGHT ,
I AM YOURS YOU ARE MINE.
YOUR EMBRACE AND THIS SPRING ,
I AM MELTING LIKE AN ICE CREAM .
HOLDING OUR HANDS WE WALK INTO WOODS ,
I WANNA BE WITH YOU IN THE YELLOW WOODS .
THE COTTAGE AND THIS BONFIRE ,
I AM CUDDLING AND YOU ADMIRE .
FOUR DAYS AND FIVE NIGHTS OF OUR HONEYMOON ,
YOU ARE IN BLACK AND I AM IN MAROON.
FROM TWO WE BECOME ONE ,
PEOPLE LOST GAME AND WE WON .
THE MIDNIGHT STARS ARE SPECTATORS,
NEW LIFE AHEAD AND WE ARE CREATORS .
WE MAY NOT BE HERE FOR TOO LONG,
OUR LOVE REMAIN HERE AS A POEM .
THOU WILL HUM THIS POEM OF LOVE ,
AND EXEMPLIFY US AS DOVE .
LOVE IS VERSE OF WILLIAM WORDSWORTH ,
EACH WORD HAS ITS OWN WORTH.
Political and health epidemics
Are the topic of the news
It seems each day they intensify
Authorities all have different views
Normal carefree days are gone
There's tension and unrest
Solutions, often are hard to find
It's difficult to know what is best
Actually, troubles are not new
The Bible records, in the book of Job
Verse fourteen; one and two - -
Only a few days, is mankind's abode
Jesus was aware of worldly troubles
He often used them to exemplify
Parables He gave to multitudes
That His message would be glorified
Psalm twenty-three; verse four,
Gives credence to the fact
That in the midst of trouble
God's grace can have impact
There is light at the end of the tunnel
There is peace at journeys end
The One that hangs the stars at night
Will be closer than your dearest friend
So let us stay focused on His promise
In the midst of dismay and gloom
At the end of the trail, there is victory
Remember, - - He arose from the tomb
Colan L Hiatt = 12-04-2020
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what is the true pattern of consciousness in this immense universe?
how far into the overwhelming breach has awareness been dispersed?
in the depths of exhaustion, the dark silent stillness nourishes me
universe is full of entities which act surreptitiously
from ignition, our sun has shown each second of every cosmic day
particle exchange has long been the source of our universe's headway
those traits which exemplify humans have uneven distribution
we reside in the crucible of universal evolution
constant flow within our cosmos is mainly a matter of valence
we expand level of consciousness through reality's surveillance
earthly prophets proclaiming simplicity makes words more persuasive
biota which our planet has generated became invasive
providing sudden realization existence is pervasive
*Image of O' Lord, My God by Sola 5.
O' Lord, My God
For sins I did, I won't deny,
O' Lord, my God, please hear my cry,
I face hard times; I did do wrong,
Murder my crime; I'm weak, not strong.
Yet innocent, killed not that guy,
O' Lord, my God, please hear my cry,
A black man has what they call rights,
I've lynch mobs in the lands of whites.
A white man who loves Christ, ally,
O' Lord, my God, please hear my cry,
White man tries to save a black man,
He is guilty, deemed by the clan.
Judge set me free; I thank the skies,
O' Lord, my God, tears fill my eyes,
With thanks filled heart, exemplify,
Sad, bigotry turns a blind eye.
2022 August 07
RZ & HMS 8 syllables per 16 lines
Ants exemplify diligence
With their labor-propped persistence
Smiting attacking indolence
Amidst united resilience…
They don’t starve when there’s pestilence
Since they work against virulence
Warning laziness’ insistence
To flee from crises’ prevalence…
Learning from insects’ competence
Rebukes me of my negligence
I confess industry-pretense
“Help me, Lord, to fight impotence.”
*Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Proverbs 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer.
January 19, 2022
1st place, "A STRAND (1057)" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 1/22/2022.
Genuine care beams with God's love
while we show kindness* and concern
cheering someone from stress.
Exemplifying Christ’s compassion
our loving care reaches out gladly
lifting others against despair.
As loving care steadfastly prevails
we combat hatred attacks
advancing good works.
Manifesting loving care
our hearts offer forgiveness
reverberating with prayer.
By our words of endearment
we encourage with loving care
spreading peace and bliss.
With loving care so blest
our spirits appreciate others' goodness
thanking the Lord for His enablement.
Since God empowers us
we can exemplify loving care to the fullest
serving well by His gracious favour.
*Titus 3:4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared.
June 7, 2020
edited on July 13, 2023
“As a breathtaking symbol of new beginnings and blessings for peace, love and the fulfillment of dreams, a flock of Doves are set free at a wedding or other festive ceremony.” 2019 Universe of Symbolism
Thanks for choosing us to symbolize your relationship
Being one flesh* exuding blissful, wondrous partnership
During your blessed altar date amidst glorious worship
Indeed sealing good friendship within divine fellowship.
May your love for each other grow and glow unceasingly
While you steadfastly verbalize your “I dos” soberly…
Along fidelity’s fervor shining radiantly
Which we exemplify in our togetherness surely.
As your wedding reception birds of new beginnings’ hope
We are White Doves, immaculately pure around clean rope
Sending you our enduring message, truly great in scope
“Be faithful to your spouse; never in disloyalty, grope.”
*Matthew 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
October 11, 2019
10th place, "Writing Challenge, October 2019 - Bird" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Dear Heart- Wiishkobe Ode; judged on 10/20/2019.
Warm
fresh picked
strawberries
exemplify
June.
Today was yesterday, tomorrow will be today
I’m somewhat mixed up to what I should say,
You see the clock is reversing the time
So anything I do say is not going to rhyme.
Everything I can do was done the day before
Those that I can’t do aren’t there anymore,
What was written to do will wait till tomorrow
But then that won’t be, as yesterday will follow.
The here and now begins to exemplify confusion
Time here does exist but only in my delusion,
How can that time go by so fast?
Things not done today just won’t last.
Where did that time go when I was swift?
My mind elapsed, got caught in the drift,
I was so keen and really much wiser
I forgot I’m using batteries from energizer.
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