The exigent mountain
in the tough terrain
of upheaved life,
crumbling,
needs to be climbed
as the solemn summit
alluringly calls.
I follow
the undefined trail
in surging storm
of stifling strife,
relentless.
I cross with piety
the divine portals
God installs
in the precincts
of eclipsed destiny,
dormant.
In His decree,
designed with certainty
I repose resolute trust,
faith shows me the path
to the content summit
of solacing rapture
in the dark nights
of scary squalls,
delusive.
The turbulent sea
of chaotic life
in tempestuous disarray,
I need to sail
serene,
find with forbearance
the last anchorage,
get guided
by His benign beacon
with dedication just,
steadfast.
The tormenting alley
of endless anguish,
submerged
in opaque darkness
desolate,
needs to be lit,
the shreds
of shattered soul
salvaged from the abyss,
are to be sutured
with threads
of divine essence
esoteric,
embroidering ecstasy
at the frail fringe
of agonized actuality,
shaping the survival instinct,
indomitable.
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Categories:
installs, analogy, journey, spiritual,
Form: Free verse
The exigent mountain in the tough terrain of life
needs to be climbed as the summit alluringly calls,
follow the undefined trail in surging storm of strife.
Cross with piety the divine gateways God installs,
in His designed ordain repose your steadfast trust,
faith will show the path in dark nights of squalls.
The turbulent ocean of rough life in tempestuous gust,
needs to be sailed serene, the last anchorage found,
get guided by His benign beacon with dedication just.
The tormenting alley of agony in darkness profound,
needs to be lighted, shreds of soul salvaged from abyss,
in the glow of divine essence God’s grace will abound.
The journey on the rhythm of prayer hymn is never amiss,
it takes life through the stillness of soul to the bay of bliss.
_________________
July 21, 2022
Contest : Five Stanza Terza Rima
Sponsored by : L Milton Hankins
Categories:
installs, analogy, angst, devotion, god,
Form: Terza Rima
A bright glowing moon reflects upon the forest..
Mysterious is the night..
Sights and sounds dominate..
Natural beauty..
Speaks..
Many volumes..
Through the luscious greenery..
Crickets singing to their tune..
An owl chimes in with hooting..
Wolves joined together..
Howling at the moon..
Through the music of the night..
There lies an abundance of serenity..
The glory of nature..
Stillness of the night
Installs a calming oasis..
Found inner peace ..
Tranquil moments of bliss
Our gift from Mother Nature..
Categories:
installs, beauty, meaningful, nature, night,
Form: Free verse
The tortuous path up the arduous mountain
of the tormented life you’ve acquired,
needs to be scaled at the beckon of destiny
as the solemn summit awaits you,
you follow the crumbling trail of agony
through the surging storm of strife.
Try to cross with unstinted devotion
the designed gateway God installs for you,
place your steadfast trust on His benevolence
and on His prescribed gift of liberation,
faith will show you the righteous path
in the dark night of sordid squalls.
The raging ocean of turbulent life
heaves untamed waves in grueling tempest,
needs to be sailed unquestioning at His call
and the final ecstatic anchorage found,
so, get guided by His omnipresent beacon
with unwavering dedication.
The dark alley of mortal suffering,
filled with the mist of profound despair,
needs to be lighted with candle of hope,
you’ll retrieve the anguished soul from abyss,
illumined by God’s generous grace,
get suffused with the radiance of divine bliss.
__________________
February 24, 2022
For Inspirational Christian Poetry Contest
Sponsored by : Regina McIntosh
Categories:
installs, angst, devotion, god, hope,
Form: Free verse
The daunting mountain in the undulating terrain of life,
needs to be climbed as the summit alluringly calls,
follow the undefined trail in the surging storm of strife.
Cross with devotion the designed gateways God installs,
and in His prescribed ordain repose your steadfast trust,
faith will show the path in the dark night of dreary squall.
The turbulent ocean of tempestuous life in grueling gust,
needs to be sailed serene, and the last anchorage found,
get guided by His omnipresent beacon with dedication just.
The dark alleys of suffering suffused with silence profound,
need to be lighted, and broken heart recovered from abyss,
in the radiance of divine essence God’s grace will abound.
Floating on prayer hymn the journey isn’t construed amiss,
it takes life through the stillness of soul to the bay of bliss.
September 12, 2021
Contest : "J" Contest, Old Or New
Sponsor : Constance La France
Categories:
installs, god, journey, life,
Form: Terza Rima
On the pit
pendulum swings
by and by
left or right
east to west
subconsciously never stopping
pendulum swinging bobbing
hitting side to side
yet it not cries
rubbing the walls
of the victims installs
motion never ends
the wind they are about it's spinning
7/10/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2021
Categories:
installs, allusion, analogy, anxiety, imagery,
Form: Free verse
The formidable mountain of the undulating life,
needs to be climbed as the solemn summit calmly calls,
follow the undefined trail through the storm of strife.
Cross with devotion the designed gateways God installs,
and in His prescribed ordain repose your steadfast trust,
faith will show the path in the dark night of sordid squalls.
The turbulent ocean of the oscillating life in gruelling gust,
needs to be sailed serene, and the last anchorage found,
get guided by His omnipresent beacon with dedication just.
The dark alleys of suffering suffused with silence profound,
need to be lighted, and broken hearts recovered from abyss,
in the radiance of divine essence God’s grace will abound.
Floating on prayer hymn the journey isn’t construed amiss,
it takes life through the stillness of soul to the bay of bliss.
_____________
February 6, 2021
Rhyme checked on RhymeZone
Contest : Heart Universes-Updated
Sponsor : Regina McIntosh
Categories:
installs, devotion, god, inspirational, life,
Form: Terza Rima
November is late autumn's prize,
arriving with its last goodbyes,
to usher in cool, crisper days-
perhaps with flakes, or icy glaze-
as trees will shed their golden shawls
to soon don fluffy, snow-white falls.
With time to stay indoors, surmise-
a cozy fire, a book- while eyes
enjoy the autumn's vibrant blaze-
redone from summer's verdant phase-
create a patchwork quilt that sprawls,
neath whirling winds from mini squalls.
Month-end brings time to aggrandize
Thanksgiving Day! We energize
in sharing feasts, with love and praise-
as kin and friends enjoy the craze.
When days run out, next month installs
more holidays- then, New Year calls.
October 29, 2020
Contest: Lay November
Sponsor: William Kekaula
Lay Form: 6-lines per stanza, 8 syllables per line,
rhyming scheme of aabbcc per stanza.
How Many Syllables and Rhyme Zone used
Categories:
installs, november, tribute,
Form: Lay
Quatrain #986:
SOUR
Strange sweet-sour gall in earthly taste,
Odd this free fall in taunting haste;
Urge feels the call of weird yet true,
Rape thus installs a broken waste.
~~~~~~~~~
Leon Enriquez
28 December 2019
Singapore
Categories:
installs, allegory,
Form: Rubai
A bunch of fairies
Singing songs of compassion
Comforting men and women alike
The breeze is so wise
For it installs in us
The power to stay alive!
Categories:
installs, adventure, angel, beauty, cheer
Form: Classicism
Dear seeker here:
Embrace good cheer,
Live in the light
As love brings sight.
Seek to know truth:
Where joy prompts proof,
Love waits for you
In all you do.
Dare to live grand:
Your purpose friend,
Zest in all things,
True magic springs.
Watch and discern:
Learn how you learn,
Feel heart and mind,
Forge what you find.
Dance in the light:
Sense grace bring sight,
Wear a kind smile,
Set poise that styles.
Be kind to all:
As time installs,
Start with good heart,
Sculpt your life art.
God waits for you:
As grace now cues,
Know in your mind,
True kingdom find.
Soul knows the light:
Sense beyond sight,
Peace of mind sums,
Seize fond outcome.
Quest for the best:
Live well grand fest,
Love brings true light.
Prize your insight.
Leon Enriquez
19 August 2018
Singapore
Categories:
installs, allusion,
Form: Quatrain
Love comes to call:
To one, to all;
Life now installs
Splendour's sweet mall.
Love is life's cause
To show the way;
Love bids us pause,
Savour each day.
Life is love's dance
To know and play;
Life owns the chance
To dance, to sway.
So, come what may:
Frolic with joy;
Love's blessings pay
Each day's employ.
Love lives through life,
Love heals and keeps
Life through all strife;
True love completes.
Leon Enriquez
28 June 2017/
(14 February 2007)
Categories:
installs, blessing,
Form: Quatrain
POWER is a tool, a means
and the ability to control.
POWER is a consuming force
something that can destroy your soul.
POWER can make the wealthy shake
or let a pauper stand tall.
POWER affects your judgement,
it makes you feel above the law.
POWER controls cash flow, independence
and other people's freedom.
POWER makes you feel noble
everyone serves in your kingdom.
POWER lets you believe you're right
when the truth you don't understand.
POWER installs greed and corruption
you will take all that you can.
POWER will steal your heart, take away your feelings
and not let you be free.
POWER is a trait that's hard to handle
my suggestion is to let it be.
Categories:
installs, corruption, power, solitude, strength,
Form: Rhyme
As sun shines after
The stormy and rainy day
Faith installs again
Renewing again heart and soul
For a year with impetu
Nayda Ivette
12-27-2015
Categories:
installs, rain, sun,
Form: Tanka
Once a smile installs
Again in your once sad face
Recreates a place
Like a heavenly surround
Bringing back the desired peace
Categories:
installs, feelings,
Form: Tanka
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