When the kids were young it was all about fun.
How could we make it?
How could we take it?
What if we break it?
What if it's done?
Now the kids have some of their own.
There's a new crop of wild oats to be sown.
A new bunch of balloons that are soon to be blown.
And we're looking for fun, now that we're on our own.
They say that the difference between men and boys
Is the size and the cost and the noise of their toys.
And, truth to the tell, goes for girls just as well.
But I think the best of the rest of the joys
Isn't entailed in the celebrant's noise.
It's remembering the time we loved when we loved it,
Not the age of the celebrants dwelling in rhyme.
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"um
you wan'it
do you
look
do you do you
hmmm
(((what's that)))"
,)>
whut
It's a yummy chocolate bath
What joy to play in slushy mud ~
Mom said to have fun !
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: 2nd place 2025, Honorable Mention 2025
I asked my alter ego
Why I’m so tired today?
It says that’s not illegal
Stay tired if you may
I said but I don’t need to
I want some energy
And you don’t seem to do
Any support for me
My alter ego smiled
Calm down you naughty boy
The reason you are tired
Is what you should enjoy
Your working days are over
And everyday’s the same
Your time is going slower
Your thinking’s getting lame
When with a glass of wine in hand
You let the music flow
You’ve lots of energy, my friend
For what you need to know
You’re rolling in exuberance
Filled up with dopamine
And in this dream so many lives
You lived, and still you’re in.
They spread beauty and fragrance
For the sake of it
Expect nothing in return
Friendly with the thorns
They live in grace and peace
And fade with joy
Apropos no motive
They live life for living
Nothing comes, nothing goes
Continuity pervades
Plucked and tweaked
Merge with all and never whine
Rain, sun and chill
Spring, autumn and snow
Embrace all and come again
Beyond reason and doubt
Share the nature and fate
with flavor and fullness
Full of joy, never in haste
With eternity, filling the hearts
Exuberance, innocence and poise
Blending frailty with strength
With vibrance and color
Through sunshine and clouds
Enjoying the rocks and falls
With leaves and boughs
Free from weary of time
Emitting serenity and hope
With benign and blissful heart
Turning earth into Eden
Rising from the buds
O flower! I wish you adieu
Waiting for another year
Poetry blooming in clusters
bouquets on stems, verbena
exuberance true nature...
Let's jump for joy, the weekend's here at last,
I must forget my work worries and strife.
We'll head to the beach, I've checked the forecast. -
I can just unwind and enjoy my life,
being with our kids and my lovely wife.
The pressures of work sure can take their toll,
family time truly uplifts my soul.
Building sandcastles, paddling in the sea,
taking time out, an achievable goal.
Precious moments with all the family!
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rhyme checked with rhyme zone
Agendaless Exuberance Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker
11/26/21
Overwhelmed by the inconceivable,
Giddy for the future for no reason
Whatever success is achievable,
Unmoved by thoughts of personal treason
Delighted by the sounds of the season,
Alive in the vibrance of each moment
Gleeful shouting that cannot be silent,
Lost in feelings of freedom’s ecstasy
Thoroughly happy with no clear intent,
Knowing this is my future’s destiny.
EIGHTH PLACE WINNER
written November 26, 2021
for "Agendaless Exuberance' Poetry Contest
sponsored by Unseeking Seeker
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Sing with exuberance. There’s so much of
great wonder in the world. Sing happily
with gratitude to God for skies above;
for mountains, plains and valleys that you see;
for all creations meant for you and me;
for sounds of nature; for your love’s sweet voice;
for scents you smell; for foods to taste; rejoice!
God’s love is unconditional, so raise
your voice! Be glad you even have the choice.
For my free will I give to God my praise.
Nov. 20, 2021
For Unseeking Seeker's Agendaless Exuberance Poetry Contest
Total 100 syllables (10 per each 10 lines): Checked by Howmanysyllables.com
Rhyme pattern ababbccdcd
Agendaless Exuberance
Feeling frolic free walking on furrows
beside wide open vast open non-mowed meadow..
Watching chattering chirping cheerful sparrows.
Shimmering Sun displaying light and shadow.
Wandering leaping spotted deer and doe.
Meadow is full of wild feral grasses
. grown whimsical no less but in masses
To nice Nature paying my reverence.
On clear sky carefree cotton cloud passes.
Me in agendaless exuberance.
11/26/21
Contest by Unseeking Seeker
Marked by “Rejoice in the Lord always*” aim
exuberance is purposeful delight
mirth exuding earnest gratitude flame
contagiously oozing with blissful light
enabling others for glad smile aright…
Joy bubbles rippling hearty laughter-glow
in sharing kindness as blessings do flow
toward jovial soul’s triumphant reign
midst worship against hypocrisy-show
blissfully praising God for blessed gain.
*Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
November 11, 2021
1st place, "A STRAND (1050)" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 1/13/2022.
Woke up this morn with sunbeams on the wall
and smiled to see no rain was on the way!
From opened window, heard a Robin call-
and knew a perfect day was on display.
And, then at once, my mind did turn away
to realize agendaless I was!
Exuberance took over in applause!
Today, I'll walk the countryside in bliss
enjoying nature sans my workday laws-
and stresses from to-do lists- will not miss!
A leisure shower- then my coffee done,
the nearby bubbling stream now beckons me.
I watch the ripples glowing in the sun
cascading over rocks- a splashing spree!
Then, in the distance sunflowers, I see-
their golden faces swaying in the breeze,
along with dancing reeds of willow trees.
Exuberant, I join in nature's dance!
Agendaless, this day is sure to please-
enjoying this uplifting happenstance!
November 5, 2021
Premiere Contest: Agendaless Exuberance
Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker
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Rhymes- RhymeZone
Attention internalised, we just rest,
abiding in thought rested awareness,
looking at dream images, as life jest,
recognising underlying oneness,
flowing thus in joyous, tranquil stillness,
with no trace of fear or desire within,
mesmerised by bliss throbs upon our skin,
as this dance divine renews day and night,
heart embracing all as our kith and kin,
we, here and now, obtain spherical sight.
03-November-2021
(syllable counter: HMS)
Hearts racing, feelings breathe a silent sigh
Moonlight falls soft on spirits with insight
Melting the brilliance of summer’s blue sky
Silencing worries with hope, faith and light
Gentling promises of love, clear and bright
Souls kiss flames of inspiration, a flash
Strolling through the rain, listen to the splash
Exuberance flows alive deep within
Paving the way for love’s success, a smash
Compassion that assures trust will begin
Agendaless Exuberance Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Unseeking Seeker
I used How Many Syllables to count syllables
October 30, 2021
We see all around us duality,
endless pairs of opposites in motion,
attachment to which, joy fatality,
so still attention in meditation,
ending needless thought flow agitation.
Abiding thus in thought rested stillness,
boundaries blur; we entwine with oneness.
Delusion ends, as ego disappears,
emptiness replaced by bliss in fullness,
ending erst fears, as God’s presence so nears.
Our vaporised self, has no agenda,
as we thus become a conduit divine,
complicating not life by addenda,
head-heart meld, with love pulsations align,
playing our earth role, as God does assign.
Quirks of fate, akin to a Ferris wheel,
yet both highs and lows hold equal appeal,
since we liken life to a lucid dream,
undiluted remains our zest and zeal,
as life images continue to stream.
28-October-2021
(HMS syllable counter used)
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