Bright midsummer heat
ignites the vibrant
kaleidoscope, blending
cerulean cascades and
magenta splendors beneath
incandescent skies.
THE CHROMATIC SOLSTICE
Beneath the resplendent
architecture of July,
We unfurl the convoluted
fabric of our dreams,
Immersed in an effervescent
alchemy,
Where cerulean cascades
and magenta splendors
gleam.
With meticulous constriction
and chromatic grace,
We subjugate the pristine
cotton's stark expanse,
Applying pigment in a
labyrinthine embrace,
A kaleidoscopic,
psychedelic, sunlit trance.
The solar zenith acts as our
alchemical fire,
Fixating hues within the
cellulose domain,
A symphony of shades, a
visual choir,
Untied and resurrected from
the dye- bath's stain.
My heart My blood and my bones
You Kami are my spirit my eyes my soul my forever
Milla I recall you before I existed I was yours
Before God Created me He told me I am Yours
woven in my very fabric of my being is You Kelly
Kama I recall when I first saw you to every time I see you I see Mine
I see God When I see Your eyes I see the beginning from the end When I imagine cuddling with you forever Anointing all your being in fine oils and kissing your forehead wrinkles imagining every day spent with you is my Paradise and every moment with out you is eternal damnation
I recall your whispers in my skull saying I love you so much
I love you Milla so much my Love for you is eternal I could be utterly destroyed My Love for You is forever. You Kami are the earth for me my kingdom is you my everything is you alone are My Love
No one can replace what you are in my heart You are the very oxygen I breathe My very existence ceases without you. I can not capture by words How much you mean to me you are Love itself for me.
a thought heats up… simmers
grows brighter or dimmer
one will boil over fire
another may slowly expire
‘tis shame a muse to ignite
no further stoking its light
If, as the saying goes,
'There's no smoke without fire,'
is it smarter to ignite a spark
(illumination causation)
than bedamn the dark,
and thereby induce a funeral pyre,
or, better yet, a safer bet,
to avoid gossip and accusations,
find the substantiated fact(s)
(true datum)
before you act
and land in sorry situations?
It's no joke, on soot you'll choke,
yet, on the greener side,
carry the torch for earth non-scorched
but best your light you hide,
(it may be life-transforming)
beneath an unburnt bush,
so as not to incur global warming.
Written: April 13, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Constance La France
Quote: "Let the water settle and you will see the moon and stars mirrored in your being," By Rumi
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Oat flakes float over the pale golden sky,
A white moon floats easily over land awry,
A shining reflection waltzes in your brown eye.
Your golden shade suits my dulcet face,
Glaucous clouds wrap seagulls as they pace,
Roses chilly hands ignite your heated place.
Soak it all in while I built a sandcastle—our empire,
A soft, wild cry from the coast, where we fire,
Seashells, salt and sand spats, our hearts wire.
Postcard-worthy memories cram my halcyon mind,
I'm catching a glimpse of moon face from behind.
An ember sparks. Two. Three
A whirlwind of flames surround me
Icy sagacity yields to the ravenous blaze
My heart falls
Betraying me
A flash. A face.
Slim, sharp, and angular. Perfectly imperfect
Twin kaleidoscopes ensnare my gaze
What color are they? Blue? Green? Both?
Silken strands of gilded bronze flow beneath my fingertips
Euphoria
Unspeakable bliss wars with disbelief
Black
Light shines behind my lids
I wake
There are women who ignite the desire to conquer and enjoy their beauty,
But she envelops you with a mystery that urges you to slowly lose yourself under her deep gaze,
Her eyes are whirlpools that draw you into an abyss where time stops like a forgotten dream,
It is not a mere call of the senses, but a painting in shades of melancholy and longing,
Her gaze is an old song, a story told by stars in nights of light and darkness,
Under her spell, you feel like a leaf carried by the wind, a soul unraveling in silk,
It is not the desire to conquer her, but a slow dance of souls meeting without words,
In that moment, you feel embraced by a sweet and eternal tranquility, like a warm wave,
In her presence, you are nothing but a wanderer wishing to lose himself in her endless beauty.
Igniting the Inner Light
When the body shivers with fear
And the eyes drip pearly tears
It `s time to get seated upright
And the inner light to ignite;
When clouds of despair shroud the mind
And it is tough one`s path to find
It `s fitting at oneself to sight
And the inner light to ignite;
When the spirit is at low ebb,
Woven inside a spider`s web,
There is need to cease inner fight
And the inner light to ignite;
When the soul is veiled with darkness
And life is sunk in sheer sadness
It is incumbent to seek light
And the inner light to ignite.
How others act
Their awareness
How you react
Your awareness.
Be aware
What you know
You never fail
Unless stupid.
Know yourself
Embody it all
Understanding
Ignite passion.
Take a look
Read me like a book
Fill my brown pages
If you find them empty
Write in me feel at ease
Make me happy sad good bad
I’m a mirror of your imagination
Like an Etch a Sketch
I’m easily reset
I’m here for your emancipation
I am the art of your heart
Paint me if that is your spark
Speak me if you have winged words
Sing me if you prefer like black bird
Make me firmed of red clay if you can
Play me like music with your very own hand
Do with me your hearts desire
Only burning within your fire
I’m that idea you had last night
Waiting to be set free to ignite
With ink and mind, a future bright,
In education's noble fight.
For every child, a chance to soar,
Equity's flame, forevermore.
The curriculum, a vibrant stream,
With skills for life, a modern dream.
Assessment's lens, a wider view,
Beyond the test, a world anew.
From home to school, a hand to hold,
Engage the young, their stories told.
Empowering teachers, hearts ablaze,
With knowledge shared, in countless ways.
Early seeds of literacy sown,
A love of reading, fully grown.
Mentorship's bridge, a helping hand,
Connecting minds across the land.
After the bell, the learning thrives,
With extra help where knowledge strives.
Reading's joy, a treasure sought,
In cozy corners, battles are fought.
Bridging the gap, a digital quest,
For all to learn, and put it to the test.
Data's compass, a guiding light,
To shape the future, ever bright.
Together strong, hand in hand,
With partners joined across the land.
The public voice, a chorus raised,
For education's cause, forever praised.
Let minds ignite, let voices ring,
In Literacy's Land, the children sing.
12/12/2023
STROKE THE HEART, IGNITE THE FLAME
I went on a heathered journey to his heart.
So passionately anxious was I to depart.
To his welcoming mountain cabin in the woods.
I walked through the fresh snow, as best I could.
Where a warm, welcoming, fireplace awaited me.
Through the falling snow I could barely see.
His most alluring shadow on a shade I did see.
Only a few more steps, to be wrapped in those arms
that winter, magnificently.
The table was set with utter perfection.
Quickly, I entered,nearly running in his direction.
No time for useless chit-chat at all, now.
The candles flickered our shadows on the wall, oh wow!
Oh, night of passion’s amberness, truly divine,
two magical lovers, intertwined.
A kingdom of tenderness, when I was fully thine.
He released the comb, let her golden hair fall.
Her blue eyes sparkled, they really did enthral.
The sweetness of her kiss was still on his lips.
He played with a curl at the curve of her hips.
They were just two ships passing in the night.
For both, it felt so right, as love began to ignite.
Life is a voyage, that we must all embark,
We win or lose, with every move we mark,
We must delve into the unknown,
And climb every hill, to reach the throne.
For the sun sets and rises with each day,
And to the summit, we must find our way,
If we seek to soar, and fly,
We must look down at the earth, and touch the sky.
Though skies may be grey, and clouds may be dark,
We must hold our faith, and leave our mark,
We must forge ahead, and make our way,
For success lies in seizing every day.
Challenges will come, that we must face,
But we must never falter, or lose our grace,
We must rise above, and push ahead,
And pave our own path, with every step we tread.
We must not look back, nor lose our sight,
We must fight the chains of our past with all our might,
We must hold onto our dreams, with all our might,
And carve our own destiny, that shines so bright.
So, never give up, and never let go,
For the journey of life, is for us to row,
We must carry our burdens, and make them light,
And with each step we take, we must ignite.
Oh, prepare ye prancing pixies
Ignite the fireflies
reveal to us in moonlight
What in the soil abides
Awake the buds
Call forth their blooms
Conduct the feathered choir
As in the hum of nature’s womb
May’s dreams of life conspire
John G. Lawless
©5/1/2023
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