The One who writes the music
In notes of hope and peace,
Leaving out the darkness, embedding
Grace that relieves…
The One who writes the story
Between joy and faith,
Echoing life through the pages
Inspiring such thanks….
The One who writes the moments
With a pen of sun and rain,
Silencing the worries, easing
Even the past…
The One who writes the smiles
Through intimacy and light,
Foresees the edges of sweet joy,
Enlightens and enlivens…
The One who writes my colors
In hues of wonder and love,
Brightens all my heart’s yearnings
With dreams forevermore…
The One who writes my journey
Through blessings so unique,
Miracles and Godsends – consenting
To bring me a full book…
This volume is made up of wonders
Far more beautiful than the eye can see,
Far more brilliant than the sunlight,
Far more amazing than I can explain
For it comes to those who know Him
The One who writes with a creative hand,
The One who inspires and understands,
The One who answers all my prayers.
Because of Him, I know what it means
To love beyond my wildest dreams!
Categories:
godsends, appreciation, love,
Form: Free verse
*Image of Daniel in the Lion's Den by Peter Paul Reubens.
The Sixth of Daniel
Walketh I, thy path of righteousness, beheld His glory,
Lifted me upon thy pedestal, godsends didst overflow,
Name I lord overseer to a third of the Medes kingdom,
King Darius favor astir cohorts to envy, concoct ruses,
Deceptive intrigue dupes, prayers to induce him alone,
Ruling ricochets both together King Darius and myself,
Unbeknownst I, exploits hands didst seize my person,
Thy servant wast bound cast down into the lion's den,
Constant pray I, Grace abideth with me, I fear no evil,
Occasion thy beast that they'd hunger naught, assert,
Oh Father, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven,
Art denied am I thy countenance, 'tis yond lion's den,
Faith I apiece well-sprung eyes, obliged glad tidings,
The hour steadies, a lion's den notably stable, bestill,
My presence overwhelms one joyfully, two confused,
Witticism replaceth tomfoolery as similar fates a pair,
Restoreth bliss as a kingdom praises my deliverance,
Redemption's always confirmed in steadfast prayers,
Tenacious faith that placeth the wealth of me in Him.
2022 February 23
Categories:
godsends, bible, blessing, evil, faith,
Form: Free verse
*Image of Little Boy Fishing by Mutual Art
Cape Cod Boy
A warring feat
expands beneath
petite and huge contends,
a unique line
tugging the brine
taunting as it suspends,
a juvenile
bear naught a smile
a glimpse enigma lends,
too close to shore
new hopes implore
that cod and haddock wends,
true tasty meats
fresh scene unseats
entreaties pleased extends,
aspect well made
fulfilled persuade
the wait, the catch godsends.
2021 October 31
*1st Place*
Rhyming Me A Poem 2
~~Eve Roper: Judged 2021 November 14
Photo #2
*HM*
Absolutely Anything
~~Shreya LN: Judged 2022 January 31
Categories:
godsends, boat, boy, fishing,
Form: Rhyme
Blessings
Answered prayers
God’s wisdom showing us
His gifts, will, sanctification
Godsends
Categories:
godsends, blessing, christian, god, inspiration,
Form: Cinquain
Brilliant nightfall views
Barbs of darkening hues
Specter of sunlight gems
Vespers obscuring into godsends
Elegant devoutness
In worshipping grandness
Categories:
godsends, sunset,
Form: Free verse
A hole left, blasted out by the others,
kept from collapsing with artificial tethers.
Hidden behind wrap,
taut to snap.
And with it's final heave,
new ones came in to grant reprieve.
But instead of tethers and lines,
and a mask of forced smiles and sighs,
They brought with them affection,
to fill the hole and cure it's infections.
Now I stand repaired and relieved,
with so much progress to achieve.
And I thank these godsends,
whom I am glad to call friends.
Categories:
godsends, abuse, emotions, friendship, happiness,
Form: Free verse
Heaven Colors Life Pure and White
Winter colors have drifted white.
Twigs of ice sparkle crystal rains.
Beauty beneath has frozen lights.
Generous gifts squelched hunger pains.
Churches, children, and parents chime.
Loving Godsends and hope remains.
Freezing! Homeless! Alone this time…
Hear as shoppers hurry around.
Those silent chimes, “Please give one dime.”
People singing! Tearful eyes found.
“What is all the scurry about?”
“Stop!” Fall to your knees, heaven bound.
“Ho! Ho! Ho!” says the man with clout.
He dressed in red with cheeks so bright!
Joyful squeals, childhood laughter, shout!
Alone. One man watched the whole sight.
Pierced hands, He reached out to the crowd.
Heaven colors life pure and white.
Quiet hearts, listened with heads bowed.
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
December 19, 2009
Categories:
godsends, faith, family, holidaylife,
Form: Terzanelle