This poem I read
Was infused with energy.
I'm certain there was no attempt to do so,
But for a second or two, it rendered me sad.
The sadness quickly turned to inspiration.
The words shouted and stood up like a giant.
It spoke of living with a life of pain, but the
Victim is free and permeated with creativity.
There wasn't the slightest hint of self pity.
This poem builds platforms for human rockets.
At times when my heart is set aflame,
This poem will chill and seal my heated lips.
I saw no victim but a conqueror, a champion.
I saw no quiter, but a dedicated finisher.
LET US COME AND PRAISE JESUS
How far hey, hey
Oh, make we come together
Make we come together
Let us come praise Jesus
Oh, make we com together mai sista, mai broad
Make we, lift up Jesus
Let us come praise Jesus di author and finisher for awa souls
Jesus it’s grace, im mercy’s sake
I’m granted we im righteousness
We are saved sake of am
Let us sing praises’
Let us come praise Jesus
What’s up hey, hey
Oh, let us all come together related to my sister, my brother
Let’s all lift her up;
Let’s let Him up Jesus
It’s graced His mercy’s sake, He granted us
His righteousness related to for example
Related to us are saved because of Him
Let us sing praises
Let us come praise Jesus
6/4/26
Written by James Edward Lee Sr 2026©
Living long with gratitude mirth
my heart prays to abide in God against hope's dearth
sharing warm bond with family of loving worth
enjoying home-paradise in our heaven on earth
while serving upon ministerial fortress-berth...
Indeed, longevity as gift of the Lord by His grace
is a blessing against rigorous survival race*
since it shows divine mercy with compassion ways
propelling faith in persevering along worshipful praise
while delighting in life of triumphant, vibrant and radiant days.
*Hebrews 12:1-2 12 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
May 21, 2026
Honorable Mention, "1483" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 6/26/2026
no more confusion
you've come to a conclusion
to give God the pen
to let Him determine what'll be your end
exalt Him edify Him
give God the glory
as He continues
to write your life story
let His righteousness correct
address your issues and redirect
you on the path to now receive
all that He wants you to achieve
exalt Him edify Him
give God the glory
as He continues
to write your life story
you'll never envision all God can do
It's more then you'll ever conceive
the Author and Finisher of your faith
only requires that you believe
stop grabbing the pen
as this ain't no autobiography
God is writing your life story
and only He knows
what the ending will be
exalt Him edify Him
give God the glory
as He continues
to write your life story
let God correct
let God redirect
let Him determine the narrative
of each chapter
let God conclude what'll be
your happily ever after
exalt Him edify Him
give God the glory
as He continues
to write your life story
exalt Him edify Him
give God the glory
as He continues
to write your life story
How far hey, hey
oh, make we com together
make we com together
Let us come praise Jesus
oh, make we com together
mai sista, mai broda
make we, lift am up, jesus;
Let us come praise Jesus
di author and finisher for awa souls;
jesus, it's grace, im mercy sake, im granted we im righteousness.
we are saved sake of am
Let us sing praises
Let us come praise Jesus
~
What's up hey, hey
oh, let's all came together
let's all came together
oh, let's all came together related to
my sister, my brother
let's all, lift her up, jesus;
the author and finisher in our souls;
jesus, it's grace, he mercy sake, he granted us he righteousness. related to for example
related to us are saved because of her
let us sing praises
Let us come praise Jesus
4/29/26
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2026
A Relationship Not built On Christ Cannot Endure
For when love is lifted above him, it becomes and Idol,
and every idol eventually falls.
To love God is to give Him the whole heart,
not divided loyalty, not partial surrender
what is built with one foot in faith
and one foot in self
will not stand when the weight of life presses in
Many have been wounded by the
church meant to guide them
For this, Forgiveness is asked,
for men may fail, even while standing in holy places.
Yet do not measure Christ by those who misrepresented him.
Lift your eyes from men and look to him.
Trust Placed in people will disappoint,
but trust rooted in the lord will not be shaken
For he is the Shepherd of the soul,
the foundation beneath every lasting bond,
The Author and Finisher of faith
Do not build on emotion alone,
for emotions shift like sand.
Build on the One who formed the heart itself,
Jesus, the son of the living God.
Blessed is He who was,
who is and who is to come.
Count your blessings
Recognize one's treasures, Every moment
in someone 's personal life is to be grateful.
For God sends favor
No matter what the proportions or volume are.
Count your blessings.
Don't attempt to carry the weight of disappointment
Nor the entire world upon your shoulders, Considering
it comes in all sizes.
Thank you for all the tears collected. Pain doesn't
defines anyone, let the tears heal and not continue
to form weariness.
Count your blessings intently.
Uncaging control is divinity rest and let the author
Be the finisher of your chapters entitles one's life.
Even if you can't see or identify his timing in the
waiting.
Count your blessings.
Two Pieces of Wood
From trees that grew somewhere
Cut down and then sawn
A carpenter chose two pieces of wood
One short and one long.
He joined them together
In the shape of a cross
For another good carpenter
Whose life would be lost.
On that cross, crucified,
Jesus, nailed hands and feet
Our precious Saviour,
Crucifixion complete.
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2
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Energy celestial ever flow through each every vessel Eternal eyes visions lot
Elohim chosen Son Jesus
Father's kisses everflows
From His breath to are chest
From His heart to our souls
Celestial bodies
Music to scales;
Lakes Oceans Rivers rol ls;
Light continues so glows;
Father's love ever flows;
Our spirits eternal ever;
Father's heart grows;
His love encouraging overflows;
Like bodies of waters just does;
The author and finisher of agape love;
Energy celestial spirit goes any Celestial ever flow
Through each and every vessel
Eternal eyes visions lot
Elohim Holy Son Jesus
Glory Holy Hallelujah ABBA FATHER EVER FLOWS
4/19/24
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr.2025
Hope-filled, look closely through faith’s eye
To behold God’s glory and grace
Magnificent as you draw nigh
Pursuing as champ in life’s race.
Focusing on eternal bliss
Hope-filled, look closely through faith’s eye
So that what’s vital you won’t miss---
Claiming divine prize, soaring high.
Break free from deceit, don’t deny
While illumined with truth so clear…
Hope-filled, look closely through faith’s eye
Precious virtues sublime, hold dear.
Midst triumph for reaching-out flight
Thankful with prayer-driven sigh
Keep on serving by mercy’s light…
Hope-filled, look* closely through faith’s eye.
Hebrews 12:2*Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
May 19, 2024
Honorable Mention, "Pick-A-Title, Vol 44" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 6/23/2024
The Capitulation of the Guardian
Surrender to our fate
Empathy selling me fear crying causing me misery
Is it poison that caught my eye today
Can't I live without floating on a boat in the sea
Diamonds are forever made in the acceptance and free speech
The tear in the fabric of life nowhere to be found
This lonesome town gonna get you down
For the purpose of more than one chair
Is they're More and More in life than this cartoon
The access of drugs without it being a total drag
Opening doors to different parts of my mind
If we could learn to get beyond the insecurities of life.
Too be a finisher of this project called Earth.
Back to the machine
To the Galaxies and different Universes something never seen before
The knowledge to gain the birth of our brain
We people will screw up just like we know it'll rain
Back to the machine
We can save this planet and be what we were born for
More than procreate but less than gods who sit to judge
Do not disturb the message from above
You can knock but you can't come in
Our Rivers flow blood to our heart
The last grip we have and a damn
Good place to start
But stay back from the machine
"...... define the moment or the moment will define you."
-Walt Whitman
Driven to succeed, dare now to achieve
Desire for accomplishment’s blessing flow
Determined against trials, to God… cleave
Delight yourself amidst fulfillment glow.
Dreams toward victory can start today
Do maximize chances with all your might*
Depend on the Lord Who guides through the way
Doubt not His Word that teaches what is right.
Direct your steps this moment forward
Dismount from confusion-ride for faith’s fly
Define clearly role as Christian steward
Demands of work …meet…despite hardship’s sigh.
Destined to win along the Saviour’s side
Decide for optimized triumphant bliss
Distinguish yourself with finisher-pride
Duty … keep on minding from heart’s abyss.
*Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Didactic in quatrain with alliteration
June 9, 2023
1st place, "Writing Challenge - D Quotes" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged by 6/11/2023.
Almighty, Anointed of God
Author Finisher of Our Faith Jesus
Jesus
Everything Jesus
Author Finisher of our Faith Jesus
He's my Comforter, my counselor, my Deliverer
Everything Jesus
In the Names the name of Jesus
He's my Comforter, my counselor, my Deliverer
Jesus
In the Names the name of Jesus
Almighty, Anointed of God
02/24/23
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2023©
I am ONE IN HIS PURPOSE
Almighty God Alpha and Omega;
Created in me His likeness I am energy;
Appointed, anointed of God author and finisher;
Of my faith
I am beloved a bridegroom;
I am 1 unity;
I am 2 a witness;
I am 3 part of a trinity for universal creative;
I am 5 I am in grace;
I am 6 I’m a man, formed and fashioned;
I am 7 perfection, incompletion and in rest;
And the people ask this question;
But the question is I may, not be the best;
But in Him I am best and better than blessed;
I am unity oneness of His purpose;
The life in me is the breath of God;
Hallelujah
2/17/2023
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr.©2023
Good is A, Grand Good Finisher,
Who doesn’t need A Well Wisher.
He had tops come as Dish Washer
Before Studentship from Russia;
His dragnets swelling in Asia,
When he there lived as A Fisher…
Now, A Company’s Car Washer
And in their Church Foremost Usher
Unlike Luke Lee with look harsher,
Sometimes Post leaving for Rasher
And self passing off as Pasha;
Good their Church enlarging its size,
All the time, grabbing The Fat Prize…
Indeed, A Good Good Finisher,
This to his Foes their Tarnish-er!
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