“What is Grief?” asked my soul.
I didn’t know the answer to this riddle,
So, I went on a quest.
Some said it’s like “ink drenching the paper.”
Some said it’s like “a cat catching a mouse.”
Some said it’s the emptiness of the soul.
My mind twirled and did a back flip.
Then I saw the rain clouds bringing gloominess to the earth.
I uttered some words, and they got lost in the wind.
“Grief is like gloomy clouds after the rain; it stays for some time,but sunshine will touch the earth sooner or later.”
Categories:
gloominess, depression, emotions, grief, hope,
Form: Free verse
Opression
Too oppressive for comfort, the proximity
Life with its array of shades, hues and shadows
Encumbered by words said and unsaid
Sentiments unspoken, muffled and silenced
Confusion vine like, slowly and surely rooting, sprouting to spread tentacles wide
Deadweights holding back the soul..too many
From floating onwards to free falling,
Like castaways, entwined and entangled by spiders, nets, not of the earthly kind
Webs carelessly conceived and constructed
An elaborate facade of untruths
All consuming darkness, of the immoderate quality,
Enthralled in its own gloominess, the absence of light, subsumed by madness
The creator and those who ceaselessly perpetuate, vacuously
Categories:
gloominess, appreciation, blessing, celebration, character,
Form: Free verse
November 8 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on John 11-12
Key Verse – John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR HE IS
THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE
Praise be to God for He is the resurrection and the life:
Saving our souls with His security-seal
Sanctifying our spirits along His statute-standard
Satisfying our service by His sufficient supply-support
Sustaining our stewardship upon His Scripture-statutes
Strengthening our supplication through His steadfastness
John 12:7-8 Praise be to the Lord for
teaching us to have Him always:
Trusting Him amidst crises
Thanking Him for His compassion
Toiling for Him despite challenges
Triumphing in His calling and caring
Treading upon His championship charge
John 12:46 Praise be to the Saviour
for being our light against:
Zeal where greatness pretends
Zenith where godlessness prevails
Zones where gloominess pervades
Zooms where goodness is perverted
Zest where greediness against grace pesters. Amen!
November 8, 2024
Categories:
gloominess, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Alliteration
September 13 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Ezekiel 46-48
Key Verse – Ezekiel 46:43 Likewise the people of the land shall worship… before the Lord…
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR ENABLING US TO WORSHIP HIM
Praise be to God for enabling us to worship Him with:
Trust in His truth
Thankfulness for His treats
Triumph along tests and trials
Tirelessness through His tenderness
Testimony about His tenacity against our tantrums
Ezekiel 47:23 Praise be to the Lord for giving us inheritance of:
Greatness along compassion grants
Graciousness with His caring guidance
Gloriousness with His constant generosity
Goodness amidst His continual comforting gear
Gladness to combat cheerfully crippling gloominess
Ezekiel 48:35 Praise be to the Saviour for
being there in our midst for our:
Protection by His providence
Provisions in His purposive plan
Power with His perfect performance
Peace along His presence and pursuits
Prosperity according to His progress-propelling. Amen!
September 13, 2024
Categories:
gloominess, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Alliteration
I am bound and chained to a very tight leash
Now the stillness hangs lifeless in the air
Icy tentacles grope, grab and squeeze
My breath is taken away, I do decree..
Darkness has snuffed out the warming light
the trembling fear has started to begin
the hand of death has taken away all of life
goose bumps run up and down my skin
bearing its sharp teeth, ready to bite
it has my insides like a twisted knot
I feel ready to run, take off in flight
so I am fused in this one very spot
This gloominess goes by many a name
Its strength its mighty then might
wrapped in a shroud of icy pain
but I am not ready to stand up to fight
from the grey clouds of much distain
blows the cold wind and the pouring rain
Categories:
gloominess, winter,
Form: Rhyme
There was in a Christmas play, Daddy Nick
Whose role was to wrap presents surely quick
Dressed in Sta. Claus' best...
But while showing his jest
Special kids had chosen their precious pick.
So Daddy Nick joyously changed his trick
To act as fantastic, yet looking sick
The children prayed with zest...
"Lord, keep us glad and blest
Heal Sta. Claus, grant him well-being stick."
Rescuing readily was Papa Rick
Laughing heartily* with his funny kick
Smiting gloominess-pest
With gifts for all the rest
Thus, everyone smiled midst photograph's click.
*Proverbs 17:22 - A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
December 9, 2023
2nd place, "Any theme Any form" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Sotto Poet; judged on 12/10/2023
3rd place, "Funny Santa Claus Poem - Old or New" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 12/13/2023
Categories:
gloominess, appreciation, celebration, christian, christmas,
Form: Limerick
clouds shift direction
sun's beams hidden go off grid
gloominess sets in
Categories:
gloominess, rain,
Form: Haiku
Written: October 30, 2023, For Brian Strand Contest
______________________________________________
as
gloominess
drops to the ground
the lamplighter performs his
rounds. Equipped with his
ladders, wick trimmer
matches, long pole
and backup fuel
positions the
ladders on
the post,
He opens the lock and trims the wick
and strikes a match to ignite the flame
locking up
the door
he steps
towards
his next
Sentinel.
Through
evening
he steps
his path
merrily
friendly
to those
he sees.
His task
will take
him out
in wind
and rain
the whole
year round.
curious children
watch as each
torch comes to
life with a glow.
In the morning
the lamplighter
is back at work
smothering the
flaring wick set
alight the night
before. As dusk
falls once more
the lamplighter
lights the torches
Categories:
gloominess, analogy, history, light,
Form: Shape
I watch her even now-running,
Toward unknown paths, forever in a hurry,
With tears streaming down the eyes,
Always pretending to be tireless.
So was the mother and so were the children,
Torn from the luminaries of the soul,
My mother- the Word in my house,
And dad- the pillar that lifts us up to the clouds.
My parents, protective same as the saints,
Guides through the absurd darkness,
Through which even the grandfathers fought,
With faith in my soul and in my heart- words.
Despite everything, their love prevailed,
Even through the overwhelming gloominess,
Same as the saints shining,
Ahead our parents, and we behind them.
Categories:
gloominess, beautiful, care, dedication, deep,
Form: Ode
Fragile heart that fell on a heart of stone
Shattered soul was left weeping and broken
Silence tames the sound of being alone
Loneliness makes the only word spoken
Horizon is gray and the dawn is dark
And the weeping sun shuns a brand new day
Where gloominess flares up the only spark
On bed of lilies, the memories lay
Somber heart weeps for its bleeding glory
While the autumn wind casts its gusty blow
Even if yesterday will say sorry
Sunless days will always bring the sorrow
For, broken wings may never fly again
Bleeding scars from wounded soul may remain
1st place
Beautiful or Broken Poetry Contest
Categories:
gloominess, break up,
Form: Sonnet
“Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.” Psalms 72:18 of the King James Bible
Wondrous prayer moments are God’s great gift
propelling my heart for triumphant lift
with welcoming peace of divine leisure…
toward task-fulfillment midst time so swift
Finding wondrous joy in simple pleasure
like my child’s mirth that money can’t measure
prospers me with wellness and health-delight…
bringing sweet cheers marked by caring treasure.
Staying jubilant is my wondrous plight
trusting the Lord against gloominess’ blight
conquering selfishness and rudeness-clout…
such is daily goal for spiritual might.
Worshipping with wondrous gratitude shout
my vibrant faith in Christ overcomes doubt
even when guilt attacks to create rift…
still I worship, vanquishing haughty pout.
2nd place, "W Words" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 8/15/2023
Categories:
gloominess, appreciation, blessing, christian, encouraging,
Form: Rubaiyat
THE HARD DAYS
Way to vision is full of gloominess,
Many obstacles are hide in it like evilness,
Tremendous lightning of will power can supersede it,
Just command yourself to do it,
Sometimes circumstances are not auspicious,
Shattered hopes tell to kill the dreams and itself,
Life feels like gehenna,
Seems like as if burning on the grave of hopes,
Gather the shattered hopes and move towards morality,
Be patient and wait for the opportunity,
Oh! Look opportunities are falling into my hands,
Like god is showering blessings on me
flowers in bloom have taken the place of withered flowers,
Hard days will be remembered till the last hour,
- ASHNEH SINGH
Categories:
gloominess, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Extolling rebirth, dreams pristine cajole,
Resurgence to tranquility of frozen knoll,
Longing verdant-realms to enliven its soul
Where wintry-decay exacted dreary toll.
When warmth glistens avid golden rays
Glinting gloominess of parched malaise,
Hope rejuvenates where prairies blaze
Reviving aspirations of despaired days.
Blossoming reveries of season restore
Winsome buzz of sprouting meadows,
Adorning nature-abloom brought to fore
Repristinating terrains withered in throes.
Chasing blue seas, buoyant rivers flow,
As dormant ambitions thaw glacial woe
And glances shimmer from smiles aglow
Lauding daffodils budding through snow.
When horizons fuchsia glimmer dawn,
Days sparkle vigor, affirming dull is gone,
And season’s revelry propagates again
Where flexing ebullience butterflies reign.
March 18, 2023
Pick-A-Title, Vol 35 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Categories:
gloominess, inspirational, nature, seasons,
Form: Rhyme
Never remain lazy and lose the chance
Be brisk and active to acquire success
When you just relax without any efforts
Your golden dream cannot be realized
If you remain passive with no dreams
You may come out as an also-ran man
Instead, if you move Heaven and Earth
Success will come to you by searching
Never limit your genius by surrendering
Think high and confidently enter the deal
Great rewards, you will reap definitely
Narrow not your mind by allowing fear
You win by taking steps with deep faith
Your success lies in your own hands
At times you may be standing on it
Due to its nearness, you may overlook
Giving up is an easy job that can be done
To you, now I ask, What is the use of that?
Just saying "no" and then staying damn idle
Will it bring any growth or mirth or glory?
My dear soul, take my word and think
Let us not rust by taking indefinite rest
Let us use all our faculties well to excel
Contributing usefully for World's welfare.
Categories:
gloominess, emotions, life, work,
Form: Blank verse
If laziness gets a fair chance
One can never at all advance
If health must be kept intact
Exercise must be the act
Prayer is the curing pill
Peace in mind it will fill
When a prayer is made
True bliss will pervade
If prayer is resorted to
The best God will do
When duty is pending
Upon you it is depending
First complete it soon
Make it a full Moon
Duty that fetches riches
Will surely remove hitches
If a work is available
Surely life is bailable
Work is indeed great worship
Creating with God a relationship
Always enjoy doing sacred duty
It connects you with holy Divinity.
Categories:
gloominess, care, happiness, success,
Form: Couplet
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