(Poem base on Revelation 1:9-20)
The Clarion Call
On the Lord’s day in the Spirit,
Interrupted by a loud voice.
Time to write to seven churches.
The clarion call! Attention!
Interrupted by a loud voice.
‘Midst the lampstands, the Son of Man.
Robe, golden sash; hair, white as wool.
The clarion call! Attention!
Time to write to seven churches.
Physically on Patmos Island;
On the Lord’s day in the Spirit.
The clarion call! Attention!
“Write on a scroll what you see, John.”
Eyes like fiery flames, bronze feet.
Voice like the cascade of waters.
The clarion call! Attention!
Seven stars (angels) in right hand,
Sharp, double-edged sword from his mouth,
Countenance like the sun - full strength.
The clarion call! Attention!
Countenance like the sun - full strength.
John fell like a dead man. “Fear not,
I am the first and last, alive…”
The clarion call! Attention!
“Alive forever and ever
I hold keys of death and Hades.”
Eyes like fiery flames, bronze feet.
The clarion call! Attention!
Categories:
full strength, bible,
Form: Verse
I reside in those hazel eyes
which display emotional smile,
let the words evade coz if you sigh
this purest talk will subside.
I request you, never speak the words
your eyes convey it better!
My cold palm stays ensconced into your sturdy one
to bestow a sense of completion,
let the two never unite coz if you hold it tight
this touch would not ignite.
I request you, let the flame stay entwined
and every moment become worth rewind!
Your intense breath around me
entraps me, makes me gallop on the wildest horse.
move away from me, let me remain untouched
I request you, don’t allow the crave to wane
enable me to feel this distance!
Your sturdy stature
invites me with full strength.
let the blaze show the beauty of rage
I request you, allow this desire to grow
and make my hunger roar!
The blanket for your support around me
gives me the strength to grow
let me walk alone and conquer it all
I request you, watch me fair
I know you will always care!
Let the love be love, in it’s truest form
there’s no need to follow the norm.
I request you, just don’t say a word
May we stay entwined forever as a cord!
Categories:
full strength, break up, character, endurance,
Form: Free verse
No hazel eyes are exactly the same, some cold, some hot.
Many people profess to have them, but many do not.
They do change colors with the clothes people wear
Becoming brown, blue or green, or black like a bear.
No blue eyes are exactly alike. Some sky-blue others azure.
Some are clear, others crinkly, some incredibly pure.
They come out in full strength when their owner wears blue.
I think they are delightful no matter what kind of hue.
No brown eyes are exactly alike. Some have golden flecks.
Some are Bambi eyes; many have colorful specks.
They can be intense and warm, or cold, chilly in fact.
Many look cozy in winter, a warm kind of pact.
Black eyes are the most diverse of all if you ask me.
They can have colors but don’t have to, dark as a tree.
I see these eyes and I smile, recognizing secrets kept close.
I rather think I like these eyes the utmost.
Categories:
full strength, body,
Form: Rhyme
Pray in times of doubt
Pray in times of drought
Pray when the skies are dark
Pray when the soul sin's caught.
Pray when the rainbow looms
Pray when the thunders boom
Pray when life's in disarray
Pray when the flowers bloom.
Prayer is the utmost height
Prayer is the saint's delight
Prayer's force no being can face
Prayer helps to walk the Light.
Prayer keeps the soul from death
Prayer gives the soul full health
Prayer pray from start to end
Prayer shows the saint's full strength!
Categories:
full strength, christian, encouraging, endurance, religion,
Form: Verse
A multi-hued leaf fell slowly
next to me
Lenau-like
As I stood watching its demise.
I did not ask the lonely leaf
if it loved
the gentle dying
of autumn.
Perhaps the leaf had enjoyed
its birth
and growth
through summer
While it survived fierce
storms
Testing its full strength
And now wanted nothing
more
Than to die gently.
Categories:
full strength, autumn,
Form: Blank verse
Confidence gave me my smile
Encouraging me to not use its full wideness
Arrogance came by and spread it out to its full strength
What’s a woman to do? I hid under my covers, afraid of both
Come on out Confidence said, in that nurturing way
Lifting me to heights of completion I had only dreamed before.
People began commenting on my abilities and talents
Arrogance came by, taking full credit, pushing me into a blender.
Why do you do that? Pride asked. Where is the stop gap point?
Having no idea, I let her push me around with guilt and remorse
Until Arrogance came back and they battled to the death
Which truly was the best way to get Confidence and I back together.
Categories:
full strength, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Personification
Blest with true love’s precious wonders
My heart with bliss exclaims praises
Exalting God, love*’s Creator
Source, Author, Sustainer indeed.
Having family so caring
Nourished midst parents’ endearment
Along siblings kind, sweet, gentle…
…I’m gripped with great love’s fulfillment.
Surrounded by valuable friends
Granting support graciously best
Inside fellowship’s warm goodness…
…I’m glowing through love’s radiance.
Recipient of compassion’s worth
Exposed to clemency’s full strength
Beloved who can’t be denied…
…I’m a product of genuine love.
Anchored upon steadfast mercy
Experiencing give and share joys
That signifies true love’s essence…
…I’m moved to live by its power.
Benefiting from Christ's pure love
Engulfed by clemency's freedom
Thanking His eternal life gift...
...I'm His own love-propelled servant.
*Romans 5:5 … The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
January 28, 2020
2nd place, "True Love" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 1/28/2020.
Categories:
full strength, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form: Blank verse
There we were -
veiled in the sheer-yet-semi-private aura of morning twilight;
where only outlines can be seen
but where everything is felt in its full strength and purity.
In a sultry bed -
overstuffed with lost time
lost love and, now, repossessed love
we embraced each other.
Years have a way of tenderizing even the toughest hearts
as fertile tears water emotions;
the beauty of what was - was still there -
ready to rupture its bubbled captivity..
but as the home star streamed in through the eastern window
the curtain came down.
Susan Ashley
April 16, 2019
~ Fifth Place ~
Contest: April 2019 Premier 9 (Fourteen Line Max)
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Categories:
full strength, life, lost love, perspective,
Form: Free verse
The high mountain range is in clear view
Like many other things I see that are new
The clouds are building to rule the skies
Still I stand here, without questions why
Another day, to know clearly what I see
Another beautiful day, with full strength
--- The mountains bring to me ---
Heidi Sands
7/17/17
Categories:
full strength, beauty, mountains, strength,
Form: Rhyme
“Seriously,” the comedienne rasps: “can we talk about coffee?!”
The palms of my feet grind the beans in my sleep.
My bathrobe ties dangle, my hair’s unbrushed.
Can of spinach don’t do much, but caffeine aroma lifts me up.
The tilt wand opens my eyes, i can barely see through the slats
Sweet savory cream kisses my Olive Oil lips, Popeye laughs,
“A-gah-gah-gah-gah-gah!”
After two gallons, the pull cord opens the theatrical blinds, full strength.
Kim Rodrigues © 2017
Popeye and Olive Oil are cartoon characters created by Elzie Crisler Segar
Categories:
full strength, drink, humor, morning,
Form: Free verse
Life's important tool is time
It's value in life is prime,
Time is a precious gold
which makes us quiet bold,
Time gives us full strength
which holds our life's length,
Time can heal all wounds
& takes hundred of rounds,
Time makes us very strong
& blessed us to live long,
Life's important tool is time
it's value in life is prime,
Time says truth of life
who've blessings & who've knife,
Time gives us bunch of responsibility
which we've to done with full ability,
Time can take our test-on-test
in which we've to do our best,
Time says us last 'hiiii'
& we're giving a peaceful 'bye'.
Categories:
full strength, inspiration, time,
Form: Rhyme Royal
Neural Flame is like telescope lens for the mind
It cannot be given by bloodlines alone of any kind
But the soul of expanse of orb it will bind
Good thing to because having it is like giving back sight to the blind
To a seeker it is worth more than gold
It is a wonder to behold
Without it vision of the mind is blurred
With it one can locate dream world
As theta waves hit like a storm
And even basic neural flame has enough of them to create that storm
More than soul of orb can form
And at full strength miracles of vision it can perform
That which is sublime
Is that at blind side was invented use of time
But in theta storm what ability will neural flame create regarding time
I don’t know right now but they will be sublime
Neural flame is thing of beauty
Because it allows mind’s eye to see
And the out world for the eye of mind and perhaps the soul to see
Is not only destination but destiny
Categories:
full strength, fantasy,
Form: Couplet
The disciples loved Jesus
Scripture gives examples of how they cared for His needs
During the time of Jesus’ suffering and death
Most of His disciples abandoned Him
Even if they had stayed
They couldn’t have given to Jesus all that He needed
The full strength to triumph over His suffering
Death had to come from the Eternal Father
It is the same with us
We share our love with our families
What we do for one another is extremely important
But something essential would be missing in our lives if we lacked the inspirations
And guidance that can only come from Eternal God
We can experience these gifts when our hearts are quiet
Open to Eternal God’s presence within us
Categories:
full strength, christian, dedication, faith, god,
Form: Light Verse
cherishing the days i've learned to say,
it doesn't matter what you say or do i love you anyway,
we all say prove your love...prove it! prove it!,
while we ignore the heart unless we can move it,
show me, and if you can't it must not be real,
a misconception of the heart that needs proof to reveal,
some can run a race with full strength and full speed,
while others were meant to be on the side to plant the seed,
just because you cannot see, doesn't mean their hearts not in action,
but because our society needs proof to believe...this is their reaction,
behind closed doors, their service is mindful, a heart only God can see,
their heartful prayers resignate to the throne of God with tears of love and compassionate pleas,
an excuse not to move,,,,,No! not at all,
in HIS season, we answer HIS call,
HIS que, HIS spirit riding us through,
all of a sudden, HIS wind passes through,
with faith to believe,,,this is no dream,
the love of HIS faith is a reality!
Categories:
full strength, faith, hope, love, god,
Form: Rhyme
Trying to the best
in that something may rest
Nothing is there, if trial fails
Try with full strength
let, consciousness carry
It's its destination only
Categories:
full strength, introspection,
Form: Verse
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