Always blessing me with bountiful grace*
Saviour and Lord God enriches my soul
Replenishing me to share against selfishness race
Governed by His love toward reaching-out goal…
Despite challenges, I triumph in His embrace
Exalting Him midst miracles that make me whole.
*2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
April 16, 2025
2nd place, "Threading The Lines" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 4/23/2025
"The Harrisham Rhyme was created by Harrisham Minhas. It is a six line rhyming poem with the rhyme scheme: ababab. In this form, the last letter of the first word of each line is the first letter of the first word of the next line."
Categories:
infirmities, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Rhyme
Inspired by the fact that Stevie Wonder is a blind musician, yet has never been impeded by his disability to achieve, here am I… persisting to do my best to help my special child attain triumphant milestones.
Ascending amidst impossibility's attacking angst
Bravery blossoms, boasting of blessings
Cleaving to commitment with clarity
Defying despair, disability-distress…
Endeavoring with exhorting excitement exuberantly
Faith toward fruition freely fuels fulfillment for
God guards and guides by His grace…
Hoisting with hope, healing heralds healthiness
Inspiring against infirmities toward what's impossible* to impart impactful
Joy so jubilant to fulfill tasks in life’s journey despite jeering jury…
Kindled with kindness...
Loving my special child toward his liberation
Maximized by milestones, magnify mercy with miracles...
Not and never impossible through the Lord Who nourishes and nurtures.
*Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
April 11, 2025
1st place, "Stevie Wonder" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Karen Jones; judged on 4/16/2025
Categories:
infirmities, appreciation, blessing, cheer up,
Form: ABC
Oh, echoes of the silent shore...
Reverberate serene delight
As soul is joyous all the more
To bask toward God’s caring flight.
I’m gripped midst streams of blessing flow
Oh, echoes of the silent shore...
Caress my heart, smiting pain’s woe
Whispering God’s love to the core.
Enabled indeed for faith soar
Grateful soul persists to prevail
Oh, echoes of the silent shore...
Keep shouting, “God’s grace* does not fail.”
With grateful praise of worship bliss
In quietude glow, I explore
Lingering still so I won’t miss...
Oh, echoes of the silent shore.
*2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
March 5, 2025
Honorable Mention, "MARCH 2025 POSTED" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 3/7/2025
Categories:
infirmities, appreciation, blessing, christian, environment,
Form: Quatern
A Skilled Care Unit
Faces racked with pain,
no medicine can cure.
Sad and alone, no one
comes to visit.
Bedridden, confined to
wheelchairs, nowhere to go.
Pacing the halls, doors locked,
prisoners at the end of life.
Memories of laughter, family
outings, salt, sea air, cookouts.
All slowly fading now, freedom
lost to old age and infirmities.
Life condensed to a single room
with death the only escape.
Categories:
infirmities, age,
Form: Free verse
I behold God’s might
through special child’s growth
along new wheelchair
with toy cars as gifts
while sun rays smite clouds…
…I’m blest with love
by son’s sweet kiss
hand’s touch of thanks
warm hugs, firm grip…
…I hear hymns
prayer, verse
praising God…
…midst breath
hope and…
grace*!
*2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
December 14, 2024
1st place, "A Grounding Technique" Diminished Hexaverse Poetry Writing Contest; Sponsored by Sara Kendrick; judged on 12/16/2024
Categories:
infirmities, appreciation, blessing, child, christian,
Form: Diminished Hexaverse
October 30 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Luke 18-19
Key Verse – Luke 18:27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR MAKING THINGS POSSIBLE
Praise be to God for making things possible:
Against impossibilities by His power
Amidst interruptions with His purpose
Above infirmities upon His perfect plan
Away from iniquities through His pardon
Around the inspiration of His performance
According to instructions from His precepts
Assuring influential impact toward His praise
Luke 18:42 Praise be to the Lord for saving us:
Loosing us from sin’s disability
Liberating us against soul’s despair
Leading us from satanic destruction
Letting us learn from His Scriptures’ decrees
Lengthening our lives to serve Him with diligence
Luke 19:10 Praise be to the Saviour
for seeking us to:
Grant us His forgiveness
Guide us with His firm fervency
Govern us through His faithfulness
Grip us with His fortitude that frames our faith
Give us faith to face foes while focused on His fulfillment. Amen!
October 30, 2024
Categories:
infirmities, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Alliteration
Oh, in a world where I do not exist
is beauty unimaginable, for
the landscapes and the waters have been kissed
by vibrant colors; also there's no war
because those living there are all aware
of what is right and wrong, and they all know
their purpose. There nobody has despair.
Everyone and everything has a glow
which emanates from God’s redeeming light.
The souls residing there by thought commune,
and never do their dwellings suffer blight.
To all infirmities they are immune.
I lived there once upon a time . . . I’m sure.
I hope my place there once more to procure.
Categories:
infirmities, heaven,
Form: Sonnet
Special child triumphs midst physical zest
Expressing his love with warm gestures’ best
As his hugs and embrace
Reign over wheelchair race
Making him the winner in running test!
In pursuit to be champ in sports fest
Our special son is cheered to the fullest
While siblings with God's grace*
Drive him for success-pace
So, they all receive trophy, feeling blest!
*2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
May 14, 2024
4th place, "A New Funny or Bawdy Limerick Set" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin; judged on 5/25/2024
Categories:
infirmities, appreciation, blessing, child, christian,
Form: Limerick
Those who were blind, deaf, dumb, and held by the evil powers
Like chicks from the eagle-hold or deer from the tiger-hold
They felt freedom dawning and mercies flowing like showers.
Forgetting all their fears, they were turning lion-like. Bold!
Wasn't their psyche weighing them down more than their physique?
Burdens of rituals of ages pressed them like heavy rocks.
Jailed within cave-like compartmentalized cells, they were sick.
A touch by the fringe of his cloak erased all inner blocks.
He took on our infirmities and carried our sorrows.
The prophecies about him were fulfilled gradually.
In a world where miracles were performed for self-hallows
Benediction of beings led him perpetually
The love of Abba flowed from him like perpetual streams.
Each step led him towards the fulfillment of Abba's dreams.
Categories:
infirmities, jesus,
Form: Sonnet
God’s grace* to wake up
pulls me with faith's prop.
Prayer power light
drives morning delight.
Mercy wafting hope
braces mind to cope.
Wisdom’s learning time
sounds achievement chime.
Comfort from food-gain
Propels work, sans pain.
Smiles with triumph sigh
move steps to soar high.
Kindness to reach out
cheers heart; conquers pout.
Peace of joyous hush
calms heart's rapid rush.
Gladness midst love bliss
never should I miss.
“Nice job” from God’s voice
Blest with good night’s poise.
*2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
February 26, 2024
3rd place, "No Placement or Share a Poem" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 4/14/2024
Categories:
infirmities, appreciation, blessing, faith, god,
Form: Couplet
2 Corinthians 12:10 ~ "Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."
~ The Holy Bible
When I'm bogged down by fears,
Then He reminds, "Be not afraid",
When I'm troubled with tears,
Then He tells me, "Don't be dismayed";
When future's bleak,
He comes along,
When I am weak,
Then am I strong;
When I'm filled with sorrows,
Then He assures, "Be of good cheer",
When I'm tensed 'bout morrows,
Then He comforts, "I'm with you, dear";
When cares exhaust,
He unwinds me,
When I feel lost,
Then He finds me;
When I'm mired in worries,
Then He whispers, "Be filled with peace",
When stalled as time hurries,
Then He confirms, "Wait, be still, cease";
When my feet slip,
He steadies me,
With His strong grip
then readies me.
13th April 2023
For Constance La France's "Writing challenge - 'T' words" contest
Categories:
infirmities, bible, confidence, god,
Form: Rhyme
For him to enjoy freedom flight
My heart is imprisoned with love
Assisting development height
While he propels himself above.
Optimizing promise of hope
For him to enjoy freedom flight
Patience is stretched along peace-slope
As special child smites spastic blight.
Beholding each milestone delight
I praise God Who grants strength and grace*
For him to enjoy freedom flight
Possible upon prayer brace.
Maneuvering wheel chair with zest
My dear son conquers struggling fright
Secured around faith's caring best
For him to enjoy freedom flight.
*2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
April 12, 2023
Categories:
infirmities, blessing, child, christian, faith,
Form: Quatern
Finer than the finest components of nature
Embracing the earth, water, air, and the ether
Par excels among sacrificial elements
Could this fire, yet, equal, Spirit's elegance...?
While fire mundane burns off the physical world
The fire of the spirit burns within curled, furled
Purifying all internal iniquities
Curing all Physicho-psychic infirmities...!
Love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, and gentleness
The fire of the Spirit leads to faithfulness...!
Wisdom, understanding, counsel, and fortitude
The Spirit's fire makes one grow in gratitude...!
Bathing into the worldly fire leads to grave
Doesn't the Spirit's fire, the human souls, save?
Mist each blind faith of fire that's born of a lie
Will, the true yearning for the Spirit's fire, die...???
14 February 2023
Which fire is eternal Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Joe Maverick
Categories:
infirmities, fire,
Form: Rhyme
“Time and tide wait for no man”, affirm the wise.
Everything should be done in the allotted time n’ space.
Like waves which wait for none, time will advance.
By staying idle, we may never get one more chance!
Each one is granted a fixed quantum of time.
Without notice, seconds pass with a silent chime.
Those who handle time without enough caution,
May later come to regret and land in perdition.
As the moving pendulum of time swings,
Each day, to infinity, steadily wings.
Time is like a diminishing bank account.
Nothing can be added to the existing amount.
Time wasted should be our greatest regret.
It is precious and irredeemable, never forget.
Before infirmities set in, earn what you can,
For life here has only a short stretch and span!
Feb.5.2023
Proverbial Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Margarita Lillico
Categories:
infirmities, journey, time,
Form: Rhyme
Beloved God and I need you well
in this I'm inquired
it's my soul felt desire
I need you to be always okay
in all and every kind of way
I pray Beloved the daily visual I pray
the loved love I need you to be okay
Okay for the Father
Okay for yourself
Okay for your sons and daughters
Beloved God and I need you well
There is no sickness
no infirmities sticking I rebuke
and I refuse to accept
anything not of Him
for hearing healing shall we decree
by His stripes we are healed
the love God and I need you well
ALWAYS
AMEN
12/30/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr © 2022
Categories:
infirmities, appreciation, caregiving, confidence, desire,
Form: Dramatic Verse
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