If I see that dog again, I fear,
with goop exuding from his ear -
if that ad again shows up,
I swear I will throw up,
but I'll never buy Ear Clear.
Sunflowers waving
midst scorching heat remain bright
reigning until Fall…
exuding God*-blest life’s bliss
welcome vibrant hue-changes.
*Numbers 6:24-26The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
August 20, 2026
3rd place, "End of Summer, Beginning of Fall Tanka" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin; judged on 8/27/2026
I loved the sorrows
Of your changing face
And dream of the soft glaze
of your green eyes
And their shadows deep
How many loved your moments
Of glad grace
Exuding tender kindness
Shall you exist only in one’s
Deep desires.
Our heart’s intent is by mind translated,
though the tremors are too subtle to catch,
which by resonance is yet created,
as the koel’s coo symbols try to match.
Endless beginnings and endings renewed,
metamorphose whist we are in repose,
enlivening time dissolved solitude,
exuding fragrance of love’s home grown rose.
Shifting to feeling by ceasing thinking,
soul alone knows how soma nectar flows,
so poised thus as awareness unblinking,
we but depict how bliss magnetism grows.
Listen to the sound of a leaf falling ~
What in death do we find so enthralling
the screen of awareness is still
we are that watching ego here
reflex instincts mind calls free will
striving daily shrouded in fear
it does not suffice that we know
watching ebb and flow of life’s tides
in this lucid dream we just flow
where outcomes God alone decides
observed thus ego becomes shy
so chooses to align with source
not a drifting cloud, it’s the sky
the bubble bursts sans use of force
we live this truth by day and night
from cravings of ego unchained
with grace deepening our insight
wisdom in us slowly ingrained
we know not why we don a form
the questioner does not exist
awash in currents cool and warm
there is no one here to resist
soul wants to play in dreams awhile
in mood and mode embrace-release
love the touch never out of style
elixir that makes hearts unfreeze
outside space-time we are complete
just as we are here now on earth
living the truth as God’s heartbeat
exuding joy bubbling with mirth
knowing we’re the eye of the eye
pulse prior to by which we see
the yearning that makes our heart sigh
presence is content to just be
our heart just knows because it flows
repaying debts of love it owes
without any computation
exuding fragrance of a rose
poised in the void of cessation
love and light our meditation
each breath we embrace and release
in mood and mode celebration
bliss pheromones follow the breeze
enlivening with carefree ease
breaking through each ego built wall
causing frigid hearts to unfreeze
even in darkness we stand tall
because who we are we recall
beyond space and time at the source
as the flame that births love’s bliss squall
Exuding with grace…
Exemplifying humility before the Creator
Experiencing fulfillment glow along gratitude bliss
Exuberant along faith-propelled milestones…
Excited to welcome challenges vibrantly
Exercising courage to the maximum
Exposing trust in God Who knows best
Expecting triumphant service-endeavors
Extending love for blest reaching-out pursuits…
Examining soul sans hypocrisy...
Expressing worshipful praise to the Lord to end the day.
solitary moon
shining through stained window sash
rose in beveled glass
sparkling bloom in light
exuding magic powers
in the sleepless hours
golden times will come
in a cottage by the sea
he will marry me
pink rose in glint vase
where the pearl moon is peering
in teal days of spring
don't you have dreams, like mine?
don't you wish to carve, to sculpt, to create?
the captor of my heart shines brilliantly, exuding such radiance!
can't i put her on a pedestal, and carve her out of marble?
her eyes shimmer with a spark impossible to capture in a still life.
her smile, elusive, yet charming- my head spins at the sight!
do you have a favorite aspect of your starlight muses?
her nose, dusted with freckles- i piece together antares, sargas, and shaula.
the captor of my heart continues to make me swoon silently, forever enamored by her beauty.
The wheels of time rolled on our lavish landscape,
many springs swarmed in, but soon disappeared.
Ardent zeal lined silver streaks on the satin clouds,
not for long, for the rainstorm surged them away.
My yearning glided beyond the eroded banks
of the subterranean stream within your eyes.
A lucky strike of lightning illuminated its course
I could never have been able to decipher.
As I wandered on the wings of coincidental reverie,
in a trance I saw you adorned by filigree of patina.
The flower of my yearning I felt embellished
with the glow of rekindled luminous passion.
I drifted in the domain of the fortuitous fantasy,
sparkled in the sapphire sky like a shooting star,
the sequins soaking the petals of your pristine rose
as dewdrops radiating my heart’s fervent hue.
In the ethereal grandeur of resurgence I sensed
the revived essence exuding the feeling of bliss,
while the lattice of ornate ecstasy embellished
my resurrected being with flamboyant fervor.
disaster waiting to happen
carload of teenagers
only two have fresh licenses
little experience but lots of confidence
they are celebrating the end of another school year
being silly
thriving on youthful antics
rejoicing with loud rock music
feeling invincible
exuding enthusiasm and energy
taking sneaky peeks at their cell phones
which would have worked
if the driver had not been looking at his too
As a rose, I suppose,
With an oil exuding,
The aroma of love and passion:
Her Eve approached,
Like a pleasant dream,
After sleeping Adam –
Exuding a quiet strength
Stilled in a peace of
Monk-like endurance
This, in the tree, most admired
Debunked in advance.
By whom, from out what blows up
Storm-faced, spreading fear
Frowns on the sunlit:
"This, so much hangs o'er men's hearts
I'll bend, then break it"!
Kindness glows
expressing love’s bliss
from blest heart
reaching-out
inspiring others with cheer
midst hope’s radiance.
Kindness grows
exuding vibrance
that nurtures
and cares for
those in need along prayer
for their good welfare.
Kindness goes
extending help’s breed
so freely
sharing joy
God* grants to smite woe and angst
for peace to prevail.
*Habakkuk 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
March 22, 2026
3rd place, "2026-03-15 Write a Beautiful Shadorma" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 4/2/2026
United power, honorable heroes
exuding relentless strength
to conquer villains and foes.
No surrender… all from remote retreats
A fused super heroes’ diverse abilities
for global and cosmic threats’ defeat.
Our Captain America, the leader of the avenger,
Iron Man, Captain Marvel and the rests
make our cosmic home safe by their love at vast power.
Paramount characters for all to emulate
Merging as one brave spirit for humanitarian goal
saving the world from evil! Join, it isn't too late!
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