Highlighting the insanity, And so relevent, to it today '
highlighting night sky
sun says goodbye and departs
red and orangey kiss
Blessings from God* flow with His care
granted by compassionate deed
midst redemption for soul's welfare.
Supplies abound as heaven's gift
answering every prayer need
toward triumphant love-shared lift.
Provisions heap up against dearth
vanquishing selfishness and greed
highlighting love's eternal worth.
Mercy multiplies love-propped zest
yon mere talk, expressing good creed
as faith works with performance-best.
Virtuous wealth of love-filled grace
keeps on sowing stewardship seed
as strength runs victorious race.
With sincere love driving glad heart
commitment for help takes the lead
always ready to fulfill part.
Spiritual health bestows glow
nourishing devotion's breed
nurtured for reaching-out to grow.
Thanksgiving to the Lord prevails...
praising Him for love's joy indeed
with kindness-peace that never fails.
*2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.
July 7, 2026
3rd place, "Let's Write A Tercet" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joanna Daniel; judged on 7/19/2026
sun peeks through window
highlighting today's dinner
ham, beans, potatoes
moons crescent thumbprint
shines bright in the dead of night
highlighting my smile
The start
Proven ability
Destined to present
Excitement flow
The curtain rises
The step out
On with the show
Foot taps at first
Forming a dance
The opportunity in chance
Spotlights all over here and there
Outside the marquee highlighting my name
Years of perfection
Music by selection
Encouragement through many in recognition
The focus of precision
Audience applause
Entertainment clause
Maneuvering about
One dance step at a time
Creativity that was made
Backstage preparing it all
The moment
Dreamed on my day view for a long time
Here I am
I am Broadway.
I have falter so many times
Blaming the world that surrounds
Runny away from reality instead of facing it
Thought everything would be easy
The pressure kept burdening me
"What a wonderful sincere and hardworking girl you are!"
It didn't feel like me
It didn't feel that I was worthy of being called that
Worthy of being me, being my parent's daughter
What was everything for?
Why did I feel what I felt?
Running away just makes it worse
Its as if the shadow of it clings to me every second I move
Blinding me from seeing something beautiful
As beautiful as life itself
How messed up everything was
As I looked outside ,
The shinning rays of sunlight fell upon me
Highlighting me in this very darkness
That I can do better
It's never too late
moon smiles back at night
his large face full of joy
highlighting night sky
sun plummets behind
snow covered christmas trees
highlighting night sky
sun through the cloud
highlighting the dew on the grass
shining bright and proud
clear as glass
happiness in its purest form
lights the darkness
bright and warm
the sharpness
it'll transform
carelessness
from dark to light
from morning to night
Come and see me now—
what survived the silent rift
of broken torn years,
re-shaped in the gathering,
to fill my dark silhouette.
Come and see what changed
when the fractures let light in
highlighting my flaws
Kintsugi, Wabi-Sabi
exulting imperfection.
Come and see and stay
with me for a day, a while,
sharing what I was,
what I'll never now become
content within my own skin.
Look into my eyes
Love to emphasize
Heart sincere
Love preservers
Having no fear
I want to hold you tenderly and close
Expect more than flowers
Together for hours
Every sip of wine being our love over the years
Every lifted wine glass highlighting our inspiration
Ultimate evening of you and I
Honor and pleasure of your company
Come close, closer
Romantic kiss and embrace
Lips to yours
I love you
Now and ever before
Affectionately and Deeply.
The skies are clear blue,
with pure white land sparkling
The mind finds clarity,
in everything unwinding
The mountains shine on....
with strength all around
Stable, sturdy, symbolic
It's where the soul can be found
The sun shines in the cold,
highlighting special things
When I turn the corner,
I once again have my wings
Heidi Sands
2/13/26
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Love reigns by God’s grace
Exuding kindness so blest
Smiting travails' woe
Conquering fortuitous pain
Highlighting care’s radiance…
With God’s grace is hope
Vibrant despite gloom of fear
Vanquishing despair
Triumphing over worry
Championing faith’s wonders…
Peace thrives midst God’s grace
Soothing anguish of heart ache
Freeing soul from guilt
Bringing joy with pardon glow
As forgiveness does prevail…
While God’s grace abounds
Mercy shines with good delight
For gratitude bliss
Showcasing worshipful praise
Yon spirit's blest revival.
Marked with awesome color-change radiance
Exposing great nature’s glorious brilliance
My season showcases marvelous wonders
Designed by great God*, devoid of blunders.
Midst phenomenon that’s iridescent
Seen through foliage so magnificent
My beauty shines in every hue’s detail
As glowing leaves of magenta prevail.
Boughs in crimson, scarlet, orange do blend
Soon turning to russet or auburn trend
While red and gold leaves blend by sweet breeze-blow.
I surely exude divine Artist’s glow.
By my reign, creation presents paradise-sight
Through abundant and vibrant harvest delight.
Highlighting grandeur of awesome blest worth
As majestic thanksgiving time on earth.
*Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
December 14, 2025
2nd place, "Seasons" Personification in Rhyme Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 12/18/2025
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