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692 Gusto Ko sa Mamamayan ng Ating Bansa: Ika-2 Utos ng Dios Ama

692.

Gusto Ko sa Mamamayan ng Ating Bansa:

Ika-2 Utos ng Dios Ama



Ang Ika-2 Utos ng Dios Ama

Ay gusto kong isaisip ng mga mamamayan ng ating bansa

Ngalan ng Dios ay pakabanalin nila

Ito ay banal at nararapat sa pagtingala



Ngalan ng Dios ay pakabanalin ng mga mamamayang Pilipino
Ito ay pakabanalin sa ating mga puso

Pakabanalin ang ngalan Niya sa buong bansa na ito

At maging saanmang dako ng mundo



Ang pagpapakabanal sa Ngalan ng Dios Ama

Ay ipangaral sa lahat sa pamamagitan ng salita

Salita ang kaluluwa ng mg utos Niya

Kaluluwang bibigyang-katawan ng kilos at gawa



Gawa ang magsasabuhay sa Ika-2 Utos na ito

Gawin ito nawa ng mga mamamayang Pilipino

Hindi lang sa bansa nating ito

Kundi pati narin sa buong mundo.



-08/26/2019

*Gusto Ko sa Mamamayan ng Ating Bansa

(Holiday: National Heroes' Day…

intended to be in Tagalog for this Buwan ng Wika)
Form: Rhyme


This Emerald Green Dress

Having soaked up 
all her memories
whilst dancing 
with the man she loved
So many nights remembered
as their souls soared up above
I complemented her red hair
rich emerald green my hue 
designer elegance was I
so many compliments I drew

Throughout the years 
much joy and laughter
but now I was feeling discarded 
just hanging around in her wardrobe 
  in deepest
      darkest 
         blackness

The only sounds I ever heard
were fluttering wings of moths 
Arriving hungry every night 
chomping and chewing
her clothes they did ruin
but from me ~ they did not take a bite

My fate not looking good
from conversations overheard
My swan song was for me to be
inside her coffin ~ just her and me
On entering the furnace
we would soar up to the sky 
to the arms of her beloved 
dancing to the end of love

Well this had been her plan
Until sweet girl Arabella
her precious granddaughter 
now coming of age 
One day asked my girl
could she please try me on
    Now looking more positive
       for my final swan song...

So surprised to be taken 
back into the light
She gently unpacked me
to my utter delight
Arabella – her grandchild
was trying me on 
in this emerald green dress
   she shimmered 
      she shone
        and me
            ~
this Emerald Green Dress 
             ~
           Well
              ~
 I was out to impress…


Written 13th July 2019 
after gifting my precious Emerald Green Dress to my granddaughter Arabella 
now 18 years of age ~ and so the memories will go on…
   
Contest 'Brian's Choice X
Sponsor Brian Strand
HONORABLE MENTION

Premium Member Beyond Tomorrow and the Future

Beyond tomorrow and the future, we behold God’s love that greatly prevails*
With His compassionate omnipotence everyone hails
Subduing destructive hatred which sorely ails 
For caring jubilation’s cheers against apathy-bitterness’ wails.

Beyond tomorrow and the future, God’s peace is seen reigning
Assuring us, His children, whose faith in Christ is leaning
Conquering our fearful hearts with serenity-gaining
Since doubts over us can never be winning.

Beyond tomorrow and the future, thanksgiving shouts are heard decreed
While we worship the Lord joyously, unmindful of time to exceed
Sin-slavery He’s vanquished to meet every soul’s need
Satisfaction-testimonies abound; neither about discontentment nor greed.

Beyond tomorrow and the future, triumph is tasted midst the Creator’s bounty
Dispelling hardships causing despair, anguish and anxiety
His help enables us to be diligent, fighting penury and poverty
Enriching us with labor’s fruits of productivity.

Beyond tomorrow and the future, the Saviour’s guidance keeps us settled
Leading us to His perfect will where we are safely handled
His wisdom directs us against being deceived and rattled
Thus, we overcome struggles tenaciously when embattled. 				
			
Beyond tomorrow and the future, we feel the Almighty's wondrous presence 
Verily glorious, putting to shame our selfish goals of no value and sense	             
We then experience excellence along noble persistence 
Against humiliation caused by worldliness’ vain insistence.

Beyond tomorrow and the future, we listen to our Master Who’s perfectly right 
His voice is music to our ears as we show commitment-lights bright
Empowering us to be blessings with our good works’ might
As with servants’ hearts, we praise Him with gratitude’s delight.

*Isaiah 42:13 The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man… he shall prevail against his enemies.

October 15, 2019
5th place, "I Sense Tomorrow is the Future" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Sheri Fresonke Harper; judged on 11/16/2019.
Form: Ode

Premium Member Butterfly

Her name was Madame Butterfly;
   true love embraced her one fine day.
By sea, he came, neath bright, blue sky,
   on Navy ship from far away.

Love, at first sight, it was for them,
   this naval officer and his
sweet Geisha from Japan, a gem;
   together found a lover's bliss.

His tour was done, and now goodbye
   would break her heart, but he'd return...
he said...then left his Butterfly.
   She watched him leave, with sad concern.

His son was born, and three years passed;
   each day she looked out to the shore.
No sign of him, and she soon asked...
   is he now gone, forevermore?

But, then one day, her love arrived!
   The ship was there moored in the bay.
He had returned, with joy she cried,
   oh, happy day...she knelt to pray.

At once, she saw a woman there...
   and holding hands with her dear man,
the father of her son...unfair...
   he, with a wife, came to Japan.

Her heart now broken; how life turned...
   her true love found then lost, and yet
returned to her...but she has learned
   he's lost forever...such regret.

Her honor lost, her life is done.
   She hugs her son and says goodbye.
Behind the screen, neath morning sun...
   with dagger high...poor Butterfly.


August 7, 2016

~5th Place~
Contest: A Love Lost, Then Found Only To Lose Again
Sponsor: Brenda Chiri-Carroll
Judged: 08/26/2016

~3rd Place~
Premiere Contest: Impaled
Sponsor: Anthony Slausin
Judged: 08/08/2019

Story from "Madame Butterfly" - an opera composed by Giacomo Puccini
Form: Quatrain

Premium Member Divine Encounter

With faith’s ears, perchance magnified celestially 
I’m delighted with His divine whispers…
…echoing eternal love
wafting forever and ever assurance
defying madness and folly of Cupid’s magic darts.

Beyond the unforgettable romantic encounter
that flutters ephemeral affections
my genuine love affair with the Source of compassion
is sealed with eternal covenant
when I accepted His offered life-building relationship
freeing me from the dank prison cell of deathless sinfulness.
  
Heavenly appointed indeed was our spiritual meeting
never a rendezvous of mere happenstance
since that time, my born-again experience God commenced 
as Author* of my everlasting triumph
stamped with His granted redemption, devoid of doubts’ daub.

*Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith…”

February 12, 2019

1st place, "END FEB 2019, ANY FORM, ANY THEME..." Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 2/24/2019.


Premium Member Securing Peace

To abide in God’s securing peace* is my utmost desire
Never impossible along my Saviour’s invitation-pleasure
He bids me to come freely by the faith He does require
Granting my soul sweet respite in His tranquility’s enclosure.

Blessed wondrously to be assured by His calmness-safety
Enabled am I to linger longer in communion partnership
Plunged in His love that subdues every trace of anxiety
My heart thanks the Lord for His gracious friendship.

*Psalm 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

June 27, 2019
Form: Quatrain

Premium Member Dennis Eckersly Tribute

USA MLB PLAYER
Cy Young Award winner.
Oakland A's # 43 
A's won AL Series 19&9
Baseball Hall of Famer

Funny, how we meet folks!!
          ....... 
Dennis, I only met on the phone,
several times.....
I was working for a Cable Company 
in the '80's. 
Dennis was a customer who I sold 
cable channels to and also sporting 
events.

He was one of the nicest,most
humble people in sports I ever
was blessed to speak with.
No attitude, no "I am too 
important to talk to you"attitude!
No answering machine.-)))

Those short moments with Dennis,
a truly accomplished person with 'real'
schedules, left their mark on me.

I won a trip to Spring Training from
ESPN as I was one of their Sport
Scouts. That trip to Afizona was the
trip of a lifetime. I got to see Dennis
play in Scottsdale.

Today, the most insignificant folks
cannot text, cannot email and worst 
of all never answer their phones! 
We have lost the art and loving
another in our own "Trivial Pursuits."

That's so very sad to me. I am glad 
I met him prior to cell phones, texts 
and emails. And the Internet!

I have a real sense of Dennis as a
Human Being, and will forever cherish
that voice, his kindness and warmth!

             God Bless Dennis!


             November 24, 2019
Form:

Premium Member What I Want For Christmas

Santa, What I want for Christmas
   Your elves can't make
   You can't put in your bag
   and doesn't cost a cent

Santa, What I want this Christmas
   is a gift from the heart
   emanating from your soul
   to change you, and us, forever

Santa, I want you to go to Church
   this Christmas Eve, and pray --
   Pray for the Widow 
   for the Orphan 
   for the Stranger
   Pray for the Homeless
   for the Poor
   for the Forgotten
       Pray hard

     Thanks, Santa




           December 05, 2019
 What You Want For Christmas Poetry Contest
          Sponsor: Gregory Paul

Premium Member ''O, How Heavenly''

With deep rich currant I will paint my lips,
or perhaps with purple raspberry gloss;
upon my lush scented lips his kiss drips,
and we will lay on the grass soft like moss.

O, how heavenly is cherry blossom,
or a dripping bouquet of verbena;
I just love it - because it is awesome,
and will dance- float like a ballerina.

In my small garden is airy sweet pea,
a mingle of scents sublime-  romantic;
have you ever just sat under a tree,
and just dream, dreams - of a love gigantic.
 
With deep rich currant I will paint my lips;
or perhaps with purple raspberry gloss.

________________________
July 2, 2019


Poetry/Sonnet/"O, How Heavenly"
Copyright Protected, ID 19- 1163-662-02
All rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.
Form: Sonnet

Premium Member I Am Stuck In a Christmas Globe

I Am Stuck in a Christmas Globe for all to see,                                                                           I stand here patiently.                                                                                                        Here I am looking at you,                                                                                                      you just pass me by with out a glance.                                                                                      I can not move in my snowy world,                                                                                         yet you are warm and toasty all the time.                                                                             Now and then you shake me up,                                                                                          then the snow falls heavily.                                                                                                      I once again get covered with snow,                                                                                       all white and cold I just stand and wait. 

11/29/2019 Written

Third Place   12/12/2019  Stuck in a Christmas Globe Contest Judged: 12/12/2019 Sponsored by: Bobby May

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