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My gaze is high up above
black as it can be.
Every stars in the sky
are all my tears,
Hung in there patiently
waiting to fall.
In joy and sadness always
come unexpectedly,
Specially when heart is weary
and mind is blowingly blank.
But these stars so heavy
like a world carrying my back.
The annoying background
adds a long look of doubts,
Straight to the road I trod
wagging foot to step in.
The system of this world sigh
me in courage to do full force.
Loading success is a waiting game
of triumph to adversities,
Resting below my knees
is the summation of what's life ahead.
“Put on the dauntless spirit of resolution”. ~ By William Shakespeare
Meet this dweller of the icy continent
Among the few, he is the chief occupant
Out in that territory, it is freezing cold
With nothing but a sea of whiteness to behold
In this far stretching desert of ice
Live the emperor penguins wise
They are birds erect, not designed for flight
Neatly dressed in suits of black and white
They remind us of nuns dressed in white
With hoods in black and souls contrite
The penguins thrive in snow and sleet
That to them is never an easy feat
Over the ice they smoothly waddle
And in water with flippers, they paddle
Strangely, it is in the peak of winter they breed
When nature goes scarce with food to feed
After a period of intimate courtship
Into responsible parenthood they slip
The female lays a single egg
Never one more, even if we beg
Right away she goes on a feeding spree
Appointing her husband as designee
To guard over the egg and keep close watch
Until the young one is ripe to hatch
Do you know how it incubates the egg?
He balances it on the feet of his leg
Till the young one is out, he refuses to eat or drink
A rare sacrifice of which we can hardly think
In this period, he thrives solely on body fat
And in course, he loses half his weight
At last, from the egg, when the chick is out
It is not allowed to go to the ice direct
But is locked inside the parent’s brood pouch
Where the little one feels comfy as on a couch
If it ever dares to venture out
It will freeze to death, no doubt
The emperors thus live on the razor edge of life
And their lives with challenges are rife
Yet with dauntless resolution, they face their fate
And against all adversities, their life they celebrate
With their densely packed layers of plumage
They keep their bodies from serious damage
When comes the blasting breath of the blizzards
As a precaution to skim over the hazards,
From their territories, they rally en bloc together
Huddling tight for warmth in the biting weather
Don’t you think the penguin is an emperor
Who subdues his hostile territory with prudent care?
A longer version of the bird’s dauntless endeavor is our life
An arduous climb through perils, pain and strife!
Warriors of righteousness, they are the Christ’s soldiers*
Persistently marching on with God’s might steadfastly
Standing midst adversities, they fight thru faith’s strength
Verily empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Upholding Scriptural standards of holiness
They lift up decency-banner loftily high
Battling against evils of immorality
Honouring their great Commander’s exalted name.
Fear of the unknown does not intimidate them
Believing that God knows best by His omniscience
As they acknowledge their human infirmities
Their trust in the Almighty conquers every doubt.
Superiority complex does not grip their heart
While in serving, they exercise humility
Never allowing arrogance-domination
With their complete surrender to the Lord’s control.
*2Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
May 16, 2019
Why am I so deligent and assertive,
and was I born for a devine purpose...
making me different and comprehensive,
forgiving when I'm punctured by a thorn of a rose?
Something miraculous and lucent emerges...
when I'm challenged by harsh adversities
that are unable to outgrow my inner strenght;
and dissaminating the seeds of wisdom fearlessly:
will not make me lose this liberty,
but gain more confidence in myself!
I pity them when they walk restrained by shackles,
when they were free, they had no regard
for the safety of others or valued anyone's life
by shedding innocent and precious blood;
for them there's no escape or hope eternal!
Their weary hands clasp the cells' bars...
imagining of melting them with a fiery mind;
without knowing that their fate is infernal!
Why does an unjust man envy
a righteous one who lives by the Laws
and is guided by humility?
Why does contempt and rage make some
violent, irrational and vicious...
towards a humble person who's sagacious?
There are two easy questions
that yield the simplest answers:
life has little worth, because they have never appreciated it;
and love is replaced by hate,because they have glorified it!
Heart of mine throbs with triumph
grateful for exposure to life yon survival
while beholding beauty of kindness
midst faith's navigating compass.
Likewise, my soul keeps on worshipful
seeking for God’s approval and favor
basking in His grace, mercy, compassion
along faith's childlike trust.
Despite challenges and trials
my spirit strives toward victorious claim
vanquishing adversities while reaching-out
with faith* cleaving to the Omnipotent hand.
Steadfastly clinging to divine help
I continue on, delighting in my journey
doing my best, inspiring others
as faith increases, glowing with vibrant hope.
*Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
August 15, 2025
2nd place, "Pick-A-Title, Vol 54" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 9/5/2025
I’d give away my freedom just for thee
And gladly be thy servant all my life,
For where thou art is where I want to be
In this uncertain world that’s full of strife,
I’d be thy guide through all adversities
And gladly be thy servant all my life.
I lack so many of good qualities:
With such as I am and whate’er my strength
I’d be thy guide through all adversities.
Come take my hand and however the length
This journey takes, I would not flinch but face,
With such as I am and whate’er my strength.
However far or tiresome be the race;
However doubtful the future for us
This journey takes, I would not flinch but face.
If thy heart were a gaol that to live thus,
I’d give away my freedom just for thee;
However doubtful the future for us,
For where thou art is where I want to be.
April 9, 2023
10 syllables per line based on howmanysyllables.com
Rhyme checked with rhymezone.com
Inklings Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Regina McIntosh
There is a saying, that there is nothing new under the sun, looking at the parallels all around us in these times, where no one wants to listen to the truth or reason with one another, or take into account the knowledge that science brings to the table, with years of systematic studies observations and test to help keep humanity safe.
laws are put in place for a reason, only the lawless find fault with reason, but truth endures.
Remember "Moses" when he went to the mount to pray, when he came back only to see how little faith his people had, after all that they had endured, had turned their backs on "God" but his faith endured
like "Job" and his family even though his wife's lack of faith caused her demise, his faith endured through all of the calamities and adversities that came his way, he continued to endure and by faith walked with "God" and he was blessed abundantly.
Remember the great women in the bible, by their faith they endured, just look around you and see the great women leaders of today and by their faith, they will get us through all the calamities and adversities of today.
"Women are the embodiment of reason"
were as the persons that practice the dark art of deceit, lawlessness, lacking reason thinks that they have fooled "God" and continually defrauds their fellow men, shamelessly because they have the power to do so, thinking that they are mightier than "God"
and that "God" does not see their untruths.
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, A Letter to Daniel
By Curtis Johnson
Hi Daniel,
There once was a man living high on a mountain whose name was Harry
Mt. St. Helen was threatening to blow its top, and everyone started to worry
Harry had been there 60 years and thought he would live on to tell his story
So after being warned to evacuate, Harry refused and decided to tarry
Sadly, when the volcano blew, Harry was later found in 40 feet of ashes
It’s interesting at times, that life can be so tame, so sweet, and so calming. Because of our positive experiences, we relax and enjoy seasons so charming Like Harry, we are unconvinced of danger, and need not fear rumors and warnings
Sandy beaches on the oceanfront are beautiful and lots of fun, when all is sunny and bright. For eight years my family and I lived in San Francisco within four blocks of the Pacific. Believe me when I say that the Oceanside is a calming and charming place. We spent lots of time in the Golden Gate Park and on the beach.
One Sunday afternoon, my two small kids and I took a walk across the rocks above the ocean beach. The waves were coming in pretty far, but I thought that we were high enough. I thought wrong. We had not been on the rocks 5 minutes before the waters came splashing against the rocks that we were walking on. I held the kids and protected them from the big splash. I got pretty wet, but no harm was done, and the lesson was well received.
The sandy beaches of life will often suddenly turn into rushing waves of sea salty waters. My friend, there are times when the volcanoes of life will heat up and blow their top. When they do, we best be aware, heed the warnings, and seek higher ground.
Dan, I do not know what you may be going through presently, but I am praying for you. If for any reason you taste those salty waters of what was once a calm and sandy beach, I have every reason to believe that God is going to change things for you. If the volcanoes of your life have blown its top, I have every reason to believe that the ashes will not bury you. When the troublesome adversities of life blow against all of us, God is always both warning and leading us out to safety.
So Daniel, my friend, may we together seek higher ground. Love you. Curtis09262013
My confidence* in God must be always steadfast!
Being omnipotent, He is bigger than my tenacious strong faculties...
Upholding my faith, His power anchors me against wavering.
Thus, I acknowledge and confess to Him my unstable ways
While delighting in His blessings that bring peace-filled bliss.
My reliance upon God should be braced by His commandments!
Being omniscient, He is wiser than my educated intellectual prowess...
Checking my heart, His truth instructs me to prioritize His will.
Hence, I need His direction to propel my spirituality upward
As He drives my persistence toward eternal pursuits.
My dependence on God ought to show my sincere humility!
Being omnipresent, He is faster than my skilled ready preparedness...
Loving my soul, His grace enables me to do what's best with my utmost.
Therefore, I submit to His mercy, constantly available
Enabling me to serve Him well despite adversities.
*Proverbs 3:26 “For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.”
February 2, 2019
Vast dust bowls surrounding the land
barren barely supporting any life
Stark and so bleak, just sand
sand as far as you can see
Wicked winds churning up
forever changing canvass
reforming the dune hills
maps little use to you here
Watch the Grecko lizard
as he dashes over the sand
his feet barely touching, as he
scurries then dives down deep
Harsh and Relentless
yet with a stark beauty
that some how pacifies
Life needs these adversities
It is on them that nature thrives
all we can do is onwards strive
stark dangerous and life threatening
yet holding a promise of life restarting
written 08/02/2013
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