in a world of make believe
of people hooked on games
and scenarios seen on screens
people have become expendable
everyone is now jaded
content in their isolation
closing in onto themselves
with a growing distaste for socializing
we've become cynical and antisocial
friendship no longer a commodity
we smile and nod without oversharing
not letting anyone into our bubble
time is a factor we refuse to squander
we ration it in order to survive
to manage our stressful life
valuing our down time
we prefer to chill out and be alone
than to spend time with others
we're frugal with our energy
we don't invest in our relationships
sadly we’ve forgotten how valuable
rare true friends can really be
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
To invest in the future,
One needs to believe there is a future,
Be diligent when doing due diligence,
Invest only with people who have a conscience,
Employ extra people to ensure few are tempted,
So, the coffers are not emptied.
Of course, these precautions might still not be enough,
If one does not think the return on their investment is enough,
To suit a lifestyle that has implications,
For the future of all nations.
Don't be self-centered,
try thinking of others first...
and then you'll find peace!
date:6/25/23
Invest in someone who is safe to love
Get the toxic pressure off from your heart
You don’t need that tragic weight of lies
Guard your heart and
Invest in someone who is safe to love
As an individual, you don’t need to be shoved around
Symbolic postures proceeding in time
Calculated adventures peppered in the silence of the heart
The banner of truth flows with an intricate design
Breaking any barrier that stops its rhyme so
Guard your heart and
Invest in someone who is safe to love
Mark Frank
Copyright 2022
Reaping is reserved for the planters.
The finding is reserved for the searchers.
How one opens the vault to overflowing abundance and resources is to ask for it.
With a positive mental attitude rooted in faith, you have already reserved it.
Choose to be happy, Now!
Put on a smile and smooth out your brow.
Everyday life presents a full-service menu.
It is your choice which way goes your venue.
Peace or anger, joy or sadness, forgiveness or revenge, trust or suspicion, and love or hate.
Your response to the behavior of other people, as well as life challenges, will determine the glory of your own true fate.
I knew of a man whom all called mad.
The more he gave away, the more he had.
What you freely give away will return in multiple amounts.
It's not the financial aspects, but the feeling of being appreciated and the gratification that really counts.
In the martial arts,
a saying is known.
To invest in loss,
then truth will be shown.
Let the attach come,
training stops it cold.
Your turn now to strike,
and show who is bold.
A heavy heart
Makes for a new start
Life is finite
Time to be contrite
Apologies for recommending life
Insurance brings less strife
Farewell my friends, good
Others will save and invest for your brood
Trust
your friend
with your life!
Invest in love
For a real friend may give his life for you
As our Lord has done for us on the cross
That fateful day
When he died
For our
Sins
© Demetrios Trifiatis
27 April 2019
Move with fine tact as heart knows feel,
Yield from deep core grand touch of health.
Ink words that fact what act now thrills,
Note ever more true way of wealth;
Voice in clear trace the waves of cheer,
Etch lavish poise that dream most grand,
Sense gains by grace true worth right here,
Taste via wise choice such wondrous trends.
See that you see days of plenty,
Hurl as you cast that gaze that glows;
Opt sheer bounty with thoughts lovely,
Peace first and last claims joyful flow;
Prize each bold sigh with health within,
End as prompt high brings awesome wins.
Leon Enriquez
19 April 2019
Singapore
Why does raising kids today take a ton of money?
Don't laugh -- Parents don't find it very funny
Yeah, sure, I know: There are art lessons, music lessons
Swimming lessons, tennis lessons, chess lessons, ballet
Lessons, piano lessons, guitar lessons, violin lessons and more
And once your kids hit college, you're out a pretty penny, for sure
Yet buried in every one of those dollars you invest
Is another crucial value that you've failed to address
I once had an idea
Thought completely off the wall
Replacing the piggy bank
I would have myself a jar
And instead of silver coins
I would deposit tokens
Coded different colours
For every conscious effort
A bright visual reward
An investment in my health
Or maybe more in kindness
Or just any goal I’d set
Couple years since my first thought
Brainchild still sounds rather good
Time is ripe to implement
AP: 1st place 2021
Posted on March 3, 2018
Feel that sure surge
Where lot prompts urge
Feel in a glimpse
How fancy dreams
Feel vivid flow
What fortune grows
Feel in fond ease
A grand fond peace
Feel that pure grace
That fills this space
Feel that fine core
Of feeling more
Feel how gain feels
As plenty thrills
Feel breezy lift
Of timely gifts
Feel in your heart
How bounty starts
Feel more and more
Soul’s ample stores
Leon Enriquez
02 February 2018
Singapore
I-nvest your time wisely,
M-ake use of the moment;
E-ngage for future benefits,
E-arnestly plan the day's event.
B-egin to prioritize your list,
A-im to prepare for your task;
L-et your calendar answer,
I-n every detail you ask.
N-ovember thirteenth Monday, practice your activity;
O-pen your mind to success, invest your time wisely.
M-ake an early investment;
Y-es, a spiritual one;
R-each the mansion in the sky,
A-fter the pain is gone.
L-et your life acknowledge
A-lmighty God above;
G-ive Him hymns of praise,
U-sing faith, hope, and love.
I-nfuse your soul with trust,
D-eceivers like lions roam;
A-im to begin September twelfth,
O-r invest in the perfect home.
Glimpse grace grip gain
Prize pleasure plain
Sense success speak
Ply precious peak
Make moments move
Gain gracious grooves
Such special span
Plenty pays plan
Word wealthy ways
Sketch surplus say
Leon Enriquez
22 July 2017
Singapore
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