Stepping into
the darkness ...
Stepping into
the light ...
The difference
inherent
Though joined
in respite
The ingress
and egress
Which portal
to blame
One step
toward the shadows
One step
— toward the flame
(Dreamsleep: May, 2026)
Your silence is deafening,
As are the expressions you have yet to utter.
Ideas you mutter
Have fallen onto attentive ears,
One who hears
Conceptualizations you have yet to speak of
And notions you have only since dreamed of.
A supposition of love,
Perhaps not the state of being in love,
Leading to holding her above
The pedestal. For in this moment,
Her feet are too sterling
To be sullied by the dust
Left so carelessly on the plinth
That has yet been handled
Since the assumed maiden
Devastated your heart and abandoned it.
She left it vacant,
Allowing the new artisan to place gracefully
In her hand, the brush of crimson paint,
Renewing the color
That the crone thieved of you.
A warning is passed onto,
Sent so loudly
That your ears can't seem to
Indulge on the phrases.
Spells of dejection to offer many a protection,
Shouting to hold your deafening silences
And allow her to run mad.
For she can hear all that is unspoken,
Her understanding, unbroken,
But speaking it aloud
Leaves all emotions open.
in our darkest night
the stars shine bright
with a warm embrace
quietly our hearts race
fond memories of days gone by
assure us love is not meant to die
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
when you reach
two bavila rivers
"Mugela and Mugadja "which
were joined together
to become Kalimabenge.
You witness how bavila
people always wish
to live in peace with other
nations on their
Land.
mixed feelings joined on this season for family to be cuddled once
In the end, what is there to be, but alone?
To recognize at last and say goodbye
To all those things that were not I;
To join the others who wait eternal
For another touch of another breath that is life;
The passage that returns and returns,
As we start alone, and end alone,
And in between have those great and grand adventures,
Where each awakening is a reconnection to the memory
Of that other part of ourselves;
Once separate,
Then joined,
Then not.
I awoken with a song on my heart
As my mind recites, Jesus
In my pointing vision I'm receiving
Views dreams in part
I'm totally found not lost
Awakening in the arms of Our Father
Listening to the bird's recitals
I join in we All praise God
5/22/23
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2o23
On this special day of love and light,
Two hearts are joined, shining bright.
With joy and hope, they take their vows,
In front of family and friends, they make their house.
The bride, so beautiful in white,
Her groom, so dapper, in his suit and tie,
Their love is pure and true,
A bond that will last forever, through and through.
As they stand here, hand in hand,
A new chapter begins, as they take command,
Of their future, their dreams and aspirations,
Together, they'll make a life, full of celebrations.
May their love grow stronger with each passing day,
May they cherish each other, in every way,
May their love be a beacon of hope and light,
And guide them through every joy and plight.
So here's to the happy couple, so dear,
As they start their journey, filled with cheer,
May their love never falter, but only grow,
And their bond of love, forever glow.
Two hearts beat as one,
Joined in love's sweet embrace,
Together they stand,
In this holy, sacred place.
The bride, radiant in her beauty and grace,
The groom, handsome and strong,
Filled with love and a smiling face.
Their love, like a rose in bloom,
Fragrant and full of life,
As they exchange their vows,
Their hearts fill with delight.
The rings, symbols of their love,
A promise to never part,
As they embark on this journey,
With love in their hearts.
May their love grow stronger each day,
Through the joys and the strife,
May their bond never falter,
As they journey through life.
Congratulations to the newlyweds,
May your love forever shine bright,
May you cherish each other always,
As you walk hand in hand, in life.
For the lovely happy couple. Blessings and best wishes for many years of wedded bliss.
Eternally joined together
By Michelle Morris
10/11/2022
Down the aisle walks the lovely bride
Swishes of silk and lace
Hallowed by her precious veil
That hides her elated and sweet face
He stands there waiting for her
Nervous but proud and strong
Knowing that his one true love
Is soon to be his life's song
And together they give their vows
Ernest and deep words of promise
Hopeful and filled with love
That forever they'll know honour
Their friends and family are gathered
And celebrate this bright spring morn
The birds and flowers rejoice with them
As the magic of love and light are born
Eternally joined together
Like harmonious angelic voices
Love and souls united
For all the Universe to rejoice
© Michelle Morris, 2022
Pure Art
Combine the 2 of them and anything is possible
The intent of 1 and the capabilities of 1
Together in 1 person both are exemplary
With the abilities to have a new mind
Along with unique artistic talent
Now anything is possible
See what they create
With their muse
Pure art
He saw my heart
He knows my name
You felt my heart
You see my pain
You come inside
You rest your soul with mine
~as our spirits fly away~
3/11/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2022©
The American heart now beats again
it stirs from a disturbing sleep within.
An unbalanced man had his knee,
kept it on the nation's neck for all to see.
Our heavy hearts were ignited today
one nominee's compassion shines the way.
A minority woman running mate -
will wisely guide in the world's next debate.
America smiles wryly in the thought
that democracy avoids this onslaught.
Hopes surge to brave hearts in moments sober
for Americans and friends world over.
They mixed flour sugar eggs seeds and yeast
Sprinkled love and awaited the feast
Consumed by sweet passion
In naked lust fashion
Stuck to the pan which had not been greased
25th April 2020
J-oined
H-earts
I-mplement
E-verlasting
&
G-od's
I-mperative
N-ote
A-s
L-overs
Y-ield
N-o
B-ad
U-nderstanding
E-mploying
N-uptial
O-bjective
Topic: Anniversary of Jhie & Ginalyn Bueno (December 29)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
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