Lighten Poems | Examples

You Lighten It Up

When it's already
Too heavy and difficult
You lighten it, Lord.

Lighten the Mood

School has a new Headteacher
He is a bit of a dish 
(by all accounts)
Although my daughter was .. "meh"
Her friends quietly wish 
To acknowledge his
Easy on the eye appeal by each
Not disparaging his 'welcome back for term' speech
A result in any teacher's book
My daughter, however, has a vicarious connection
She is determined to keep quiet about 
And no introspection:
She 'baby-sat' his best friend's wife's rabbit 
For two weeks
It probably would not earn you credibility points
(lights cigar, takes a draw, exhales)
"It's a tough school, baby cheeks"

My Beautiful Ada

Here comes my beautiful Ada!
The flower of my youth 
Elegant and sure footed
Poised to conquer the world
A gazelle of inestimable beauty 
Resilient and full of 
Joie de vivre and open heartedness
Ada no one is like you
And no one can ever be like you
You are beautifully and wonderfully made
Rise and lighten up global
Entertainment firmament 
For the world is your oyster

A Promise

Do not simply promise someone 
If you're not sure of the outcome
Not ruling out the possibility of unexpected circumstances
Not ruling out the limit of your ability
A promise is not made to be broken
It's  made to be fulfilled
It's made to light up people's heart
It's made to help those in need
And so don't ever 
Simply make too many promises 
Before you ask the permission from God
Before you ask a promise from God

Lights Beyond the Lighten Galaxies-

Calibrated eyes;
So passionate;
They cheer on;
Dawning bright;
With compassion;
Soul reaction engaging the light;
Closing the eyelids to the darkness;

While blinded they get to see;
They resonate the light;
Glowing they can never be such light;
(So bright,
 So right)
For the spiritual I see be;
Beyond the lights galaxies;


1/20/23
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr ©2023

To Lighten the Load

A self-learned means I follow
Though I am not god Apollo;
To those who approach me with ills,
Of psychic nature those slow-kills...

I talk less; make them to pour out,
All in their hearts; that turn them lout;
Within deepest oceans of pain,
That they might soon true freedom gain...

They go back optimism-lighted.
I remain amply delighted.
My work, though, visibly too small,
Lightens loads; saves many from fall...!


09 May 2022 
To lighten the load Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Angela Tune

To Lighten the Load

To lighten the load, I suggest 
stop adding to the stack. 
Next, are there things you could sell,
return … perhaps send back?

Perhaps your load is more challenging, 
than just, a lot of things.
Perhaps load is a lack of funds,
and all the stress … that brings.

Perhaps your load is more serious,
involves illness or death.
Or involves life’s uncertainties
that takes away … your breath.

Perhaps this, or perhaps that, but 
one thing I know for sure!
Know the name of “someone special,”
who’ll help you … to endure.

His name, a name Christ always knew,
a name that he made known.*
Psalm 83:18 verse where,
Jehovah’s name … is shown.

*The “hearer of prayer,” Jehovah,
is God’s personal name.
Not responsible for your loads,
so please … God never blame.

To lighten loads, may I suggest,
Jehovah, get to know.
Christ in tears, called on Jehovah,*
same trust … I pray we’ll show.

Greetings To Lighten the Load

“Good day!”  Such makes hearts jubilant
While expressed with face that’s vibrant
Wishing all to be triumphant
Along the Lord’s light --- radiant.

“Peace be with you!” Words so joyous
Hope-filled against being anxious
Since the Creator is gracious
Granting sweet bliss, indeed precious.

“Take care!” Oh, verily loving
Easing the angst of the grieving 
Cheering with compassion-driving
While reaching-out, and care, giving.

“God bless you...” echoes victory
Assuring goodness*-propped glory
Vanquishing downfall’s misery
For constant thankfulness’ story.

“That’s okay” with great thumb’s up-sign
Affirms faith achievement ensign…
For roles Almighty did assign
My special son nods, “Yes, I’m fine.”

*Psalm 107:21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

April 25, 2022
1st place, "To lighten the load" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Angela Tune; judged on 5/9/2022.

Lighten Up

To lighten the load, just remove the straw that broke the camel’s back.

4/19/2022

A Few Limericks To Lighten Your Mood

BIN JAMAL

A pervert by the name of Bin Jamel
Was charged with bizarre sex with a mammal 
the charges were read
Bin Jamal went red
Cos the charge was bonking a fat camel... 


JOHNNY McGOOS

Did you hear about young Johnny McGoos
Had a misfortune regarding his shoes
The neighbours dog left a load
In the middle of the road
He missed it and skidded on doggy doos... 


OLD FREDDIE

Old Freddie was choping wood from a tree
Was hurrying to get home for his tea
It didn't end well
He let out a yell
Missed the branch and the axe stuck in his knee... 


BILL BEST

A young man by the name of Bill Best
Thought he'd put his girlfriend to the test
But she shattered Bill's dream
When she started to scream
They had layed down on top of an ants nest...


THE JOCKEY

A horse jockey was in the steeplechase 
Was galloping at a very fast pace
He misjudged the tall jump
Hit the ground with a thump
Was left with egg and fresh mud on his face... 



Written 29th July 2020.

Jesus Lighten My Load

Lighten my load
Make me a straight and narrow road
That my path may be righteous and clean
Whereby my heart will always be keen 
To be at your side on every roller coaster ride
When I am up
Give me the cup
That will fill me right up
So when I am down
I won't fall all the way down
Because hope and your love will see me through
Send me your sword that I will be bold
Courageous and strong to face all wrong
When I am alone
Sadden and bored
Send me your shield to cover all my wounds
Till my heart is healed and all scares are gone
Y'Shua-Ha-Mashiach
Show me the way
Give me a way
Let me not delay 
The plans you have made for me.

Lighten Up

You look like death on vacation,
would it kill you to smile once in a while
Looking happy could be a good thing --- 
more girls, for sure, it would bring
But the smile has to have warmth;
it can't be fake, can't be forced
Nobody likes to be around
someone looking down in the dumps
You got to lighten up,
you gotta raise a cheerful cup
You got to let your hair down,
can't always be wearing a frown
You got to lighten up,
let the sun shine in
Don't always have a dark cloud
hanging over you, following ...
If you're looking like death
three weeks warmed over
Then you need a spiritual four-leaf clover
Once you lighten up,
everything won't feel like it suck
Watch how it will change your luck,
transform your life, until you can't get enough
of happiness and such
If this is what you want, then I insist
you lighten up
Quit looking so down,
see all these bright clouds floating around
Lighten up and rise,
feel the love that everywhere abounds

Lighten Up Man

Don't argue 
Don't get upset at all the little things
Don't take things so personally 
Lighten up and smile 
Don't be rude 
Don't respond to every little thing I write 
Don't type until you think about what to write 
Lighten up and smile 
Lighten up man
The earth doesn't need more dullness 
The earth needs more cheerfulness so lighten up man

Lighten Up Baby I'M Too Old For You

There was a 
beautiful woman
Too old for you
She lived
 in the energy
Of lifes worn shoe
With things to plan
And thoughts to hatch
She stayed inside
Where it was warm 
and grown...organic
Comforting and
surreal in 
the reality
Of the old souls
 leather
The walls behind her
every corner
She sipped her tea
and baked her bread
with pleasant thoughts
in her head
writing the 
healing songs
 along  life's journey
She sat in her chair
the most comforting one
and thought to herself
this is all I need
 for the moment
This old shoe 
to live in
and these walls
of leather
with tea sipped
and bread baking
writing her healing
without venturing
outside until the
time when she
felt she needed
a breath of fresh air
and a lives completion

Lighten Up

tears of sadness
tears of delight
fall from my eyes
pain and loss burn deep
whereas tears of joy
carry hope
soft voices spoken 
in love and lust
may roar in anger
destroying the soul
tender touch of a hand
raised in wrath and hatred
weigh heavy on your heart
lighten up
push through to the light
make sense of your life

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