Long Edify Poems

[Well, ShallowMan’s ne’er at a loss
for voicing shallow thoughts that gloss.
With trenchant wit he reaps the dross
when seeking sense in applesauce.

But to his aid flies FactoidMan
who always has a Fact at hand;
with him, who needs...

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MY PRINCESS OF IMAGINATION
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An anticlimactic sexual event...

with Barb Black née Beebee
to help set the ghost
of little Willy Brandt free
(a non German, but germane fellow  
courtesy Craigslist classified
personals of mine invitee
she replied, I took liberty
to Google her first...

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(alternately titled: Typical daily mindset today – 
July 17th, 2020)

The following words
mostly unredacted, nevertheless finessed
for curbed poetic/prosaic appeal
lock, stock and barrel
codify, and edify (hoopfully not mortify)
any reader unbeknownst and/or familiar
with unsteady state of yours truly,
(an...

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IS THIS...?             Poem 8/17/

Written for Jim Eslinger , 37-year anniversary

What are these specks we must trudge over, 
Transplanting ourselves from one wilderness to
Another?...

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You are a gift of heaven who descended on earth
A mighty man of God has taken birth

Your presence en thrills the atmosphere with such an ardent passion
Flowers bloom, birds sing, oceans roar, Heaven rejoices in...

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When there is rain, it can create a powerful waterfall. As much, when there is faith, it can create a powerful prayer. We ask God for things large and small. We ask to heal a sickness,...

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when I was a child I played on a baseball  team
and my name on my jersey to me was my greatest dream
but as an adult I have now come to realize
that my name on...

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H -is for Home: a place where one should be able to go when there is no other
     place of refuge; a place of love, safety, solace and warmth.  A...

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God does not go about giving his people the spirit of fear
He gives them love, power and a sound mind with which to bear
and when God spoke to Joshua, He said,"fear not"
trust in Me to...

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You must become something that you can be. You must become "Immortality": You can pass through"Eternity when you reach "Immortality where "God "The Creator is ,and will always be! We call that "Heaven"!! If you...

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My poetry

I want my poetry to join your poetry pointing the way...and providing safety nets... for our most sacred / also provoke, incite, inspire, inquirer, encourage, discourage respect, dissect, inject, create humor, to be enjoyed...

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how does one sustain and retain spiritual revival
to go to the next level and have spiritual survival?
how do you move higher and increase your faith
and not regress nor become stagnant?
we need to be saturated in...

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Dear Barbara


When a man loves a woman:

He smiles and laughs with her.

He respects her and doesn’t try to direct her.
In years gone by, I am certain that there was an ‘air of control’ about me...

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As dawn it roosts, to the early lids of my opened eyes,
Never ever has been a happy feeling pleasant comprise.
Quinquennium back I can clearly remember,
The morning’s plea scalds my thoughts like burning ember.

My blanket festooned...

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amazing things arise                                ...

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The mind commands the body immediately obeys, the mind order itself and it meets arrogance and lets that mean genie out of the bottle.

In your addictions the line between life and death is very thin...

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Midst transgression-inflicted sorrows
bringing seemingly tormenting days
of torturous guilt-silence and panic woes…
God’s love abounds.

Though apathy stares with mockery
love of the Father above reaches-out serenely
to stay rightfully in our hearts…
so we can share it with others.

Yes, genuine...

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With joyful hearts, let’s worship God triumphantly…
Yielding our lives to Him acceptably.
Having been assured of our salvation fully,
We must thank and praise Him gladly!

With joyful hearts, let’s greet our brethren midst cheerful encouragement…
Trusting always the...

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Alone climbed this hill,
Watching so still.

I overcame fears,
Of all I held of yesteryears…..

But up on this height,
A majestic sight……..
Cloud flooded  skies,

A deep breath within me dries….

Tranquility!!! I feel you near,
Oh I could sail in...

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Our mission comes from God’s command
By His authority guiding us with His hand
We pray to the Saviour Who grants life eternal so grand
Along willing compliance to His demand.

Our mission draws our hearts to the Lord
By...

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Learn from the eagle how to soar with winds
Spanning your wings to conquer tall peaks 
Float hopes high reaching sapphire blue skies
Triumph with your smile as the world goes by

When beset in clutches of troublesome...

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Romans 14:19 KJV  "Let us, therefore, follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another."

The Symbiont Us

Opposing energies magnetize their clustered convictions,
Lastly, amassed intentions remain beyond comprehensions,
Presently, polarized...

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Have you seen my pen lately?
She is an angel seated on a high mountain to edify,
She is the dawn of a new day,
The precious woman baths in perfection.
Once she moves, every paper and dust gives...

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Those on whom love whispers soft nothings
Count themselves lucky
For such sweet things
Dare to drive them plucky

Drunk on infatuation
Biting, stinging, feeling, caressing
In minute details affection with perfect attention
Impressing

Their hearts with delicious delight
Touching their most sensitive
Sparing rivers...

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