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There's no sharper pain than being
a crucified Christ who screams while long nails
pierce his palms and people mock him with laughter;
any human being, including me, is too weak to bear
what He suffered to redeem Mankind...
take His place, look down and find no pity.
There's much contradiction to his death,
who were his enemies the idolatrous Romans
or Caiapha the High Priest? Was jealousy the cause of all?
One can point to only one as it was recorded
by the apostle John and others who felt the same agony.
Today some religions don't use soldiers
to put the despised ones on crosses to die,
but persecute them with the help of authorities
who seem fair and free of blame, beware followers of Christ!
Sometimes, I feel like a crucified Christ
whipped, spitted on and ridiculed by the enraged crowds
that are blinded by ignorance and hatred...
instead of welcoming me as their friend, they fear me
and plot against me not knowing that my silence is astuteness.
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake......
WHAT are you thinking...
telling me stuff like that
just before you tuck me in
and turn out the lights?
Whadda-ya-mean IF? IF?
I should .....D I E.....
Get back in here
get me a night light,
some demon repellent.
Tell the Lord to keep
his mitts offa my soul.
Ain't sleepin'
not tonight....not ever
Where can i hide my soul.
Damn....I don't even know
what a soul looks like.
Where can I hide?
Under the bed
in the closet....too easy.
Maybe...YEAH...
LAMPSHADE HAT...
HOLDING BULB...
John G. Lawless
1/24/2021
Now I lay Me Down to Sleep Poetry Contest
Have I ever told you that I love you still,
though you are now a name engraved in stone;
our love has no bounds and is everlasting,
you will always be my one true love.
I assumed we would grow old together,
but your destiny was written in the book of life;
and what is written can never be changed,
so, you had to leave me one frozen winter day.
Years have passed but the dagger of grief remains,
I come with red roses to your grave;
not often as you are buried in another city.
as an only child, it was your mom and dad's wish.
No matter, you are with me each day and night,
but I must get on with my life, it is time;
so I have come to tell you that one day soon,
another will claim my heart and soul and mind.
Though, you my darling will always and forever,
be my one true love, never to be repeated;
never to be replaced by another love,
and when my life ends- meet me at heaven's gate.
________________________
November 4, 2020
Poetry/Verse/My One True Love
Copyright Protected, ID 11-1300-228-04
All Rights Reserved, 2020, Constance La France
Written for the Standard Contest, Have I Ever Told You That
sponsor, John Lawless, Judged 11/20/20
Eighth Place
In Jesus name our Lord, the Prince of Peace
Will bless us and this pen for some words for you to read
Conveying message for peace to the world we live
For a more tranquil life, united in a harmonious relationship.
To share peace with others, it must start from our self
Spirit of Peace is omnipresent- in our heart, let Him enter
Early morning of the day, from the time we wake up
Empower it with prayers to abide wherever we are.
Greet each morning with joyful songs like warbling birds
By our window, smile to passersby…view trees and flowers
Program each day with cheerful deeds, sharing good vibes
Allow wonderful thoughts, thanking God for the sunshine.
If there’s someone along the road who spoils our day
Speak nicely with humility, ask forgiveness and forgive
Keep both feet on the ground while facing challenges
Always respect others, understand one’s uniqueness.
Reject intrusion of hate and grudges that hurt so much
Be an instrument of peace by projecting love from the heart
And by living a Christ-like image to all brothers and sisters
Are great ways to spread peace in God’s love throughout the earth.
April 9,2022 10.02am
Isiah 9:6~He will be called wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting
Father, Prince of Peace
John 14:27~Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world
gives as I give to you Do not let your heart be troubled, nor
let it be fearful.
Your Peace Message to the World
Contest Judged: 4/17/2022 4:01:00 AM
Sponsored by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon |
Place 2
~Compassion~
( Free Style )
Compassion is something wonderful that we all should feel,
Every human being should experience it just like love everyday,
God surely shows His divine love and compassion for all of us,
He does it in quite in everything and all that we go through
So let's show always our love, caring and compassion for other folks,
I know that there are so many folks out there who suffer too,
They're just going through a lot of sorrow, loss, and pain today,
It's not really hard to show sympathy, and give them a helping hand too
Charity and compassion should start right in our homes,
Just give it to all your friends and family members as well too,
It is part of our original make-up when God created us,
God expect us not only to show Love but Compassion, to everyone too
Compassion is not just an emotion, it's something more we all should feel,
It's something very natural embeded in each of us as human beings too,
And it doesn't take too much to demonstrate it to just about anyone around,
It can be a smile or just a kind word, to someone who may need it a lot too.
Dorian Petersen Potter
aka ladydp2000
copyright@2011
May.15.2017
-So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13(KJV)
-“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16 (NIV)
-Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)
- Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer
Romans 12: 12 ( NIV )
-The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”
Exodus 14: 13 ( NIV )
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
- Mark Twain-
~Author's Notes:
The " Free Style " is rhyming poetry without a set meter, rhymes if any always end lines although rhythm and word- flow decide where the rhymes
belong. Technically, " Free Style " can be considered a spin off from Free Verse.
Painfully puzzling to the tots -
Why gloves are made with silly slots?!
Pointless production of a man -
Nuisance to chilling winter fun.
They aren't designed for nimble skills:
Picking your nose or counting bills.
And totally not meant to scroll
On any gadget screens at all.
Gloves' extra pattern of ten-holed
Does not protect against the cold.
That begs the question of the tots -
Why bother fumbling for the slots?!
Put your mitts on, and off you go,
Frolicking freely in the snow.
Hope we don't fancy, apropos,
Boots with a slot for every toe!
December 16, 2022
Sponsor: John Lawless
Contest: Mitts Muse
What does it take (to win your love)
Staring out my window,
wondering what to do,
With this empty heart,
inside this lonely room,
I know how much I love you,
but, I can't get through to you
Chorus
So, what does it take (oh baby)
tell me, what does it take?
What do I have to do to win your love?
I offered you my love, but it's just not enough
and my heart it just keeps breaking.
Maybe I can't buy a
mansion in Malibu,
I can't even buy a
penthouse with a view,
Maybe way deep down that's
been what, really bothers you!
Chorus
So, what does it take (oh baby)
tell me, what does it take?
What do I have to do to win your love?
I offered you my love, but it's just not enough
and my heart it just keeps breaking
I know I can't be happy
living without you,
I always thought you'd be
the one to see me through,
Why is love so crazy,
so unfair and so cruel?
Chorus
So, what does it take (oh baby)
tell me, what does it take?
What do I have to do to win your love?
I offered you my love, but it's just not enough
and my heart it just keeps breaking
So tell me now, What does it take?
Oh baby, What does it take?
Oh darling,
What... does .... it... take?
September 29,2019
John Derek Hamilton
revised July 29,2025
Where I’d rather not be
I sat on the beach where I’d rather not be
and pictured a merry-go-round
Followed a wave crashing in front of me,
calliope music the sound
Picked up a seashell that washed up on shore,
rode a giraffe colored green
Laid in the sun till my red skin was sore,
lost in a carousel dream
Stared at a castle now made out of sand,
vibrant the colors did spin
Chased off a seagull by shaking my hand,
reached for the brass ring again
Felt the salt air as it flowed off the sea,
melodically moved up and down
I sat on a beach where I’d rather not be
and pictured a merry-go-round
3/6/17
Entered in the AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT poetry contest
Sponsored by John Lawless
Lank shimmery hair flows off her shoulders
Cascading aloft sweet midnight zephyr
Alone she sits perched on seaside boulders
Under somber moonlight where he'd left her
Night after night she's at the rendezvous
Serene silhouette against the skyline
Amorously bidding her love adieu
Should by design the stars divine align
The twilight shadows hide the tears that flow
Deferring to cosmic powers that be
Prayers released beneath a live tableau
Akin lost mermaid lingering at sea
Love lost in surf leaving a soul in strife
Fate to reunite love in the next life
AP: 2nd place 2025
Submitted on May 13, 2019 for contest CHOICES (PHOTO #3) sponsored by SARA KENDRICK - HONORABLE MENTION
and January 8, 2019 for contest BEAUTIFUL SADNESS sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON - RANKED 10TH
END OF THE LINE
Oh, I I cry when I realized it's the end of time
Oh, I I denies there's no peace to share none blind
Oh, I I am surprised by the news being rendered
Oh, I I it is patients deprived and it is surrendered
Can't stay on knees wondering my prayers are answered (it's the end of the line)
Wondering if God is really here and does He care about us (it's the end of the line)
This world is so corrupt none to trust covered in cancers (it's the end of the line)
Yet people everywhere go on being idle dancers
Oh, I I know we are all tired
Oh, I I should be mad as fire
Oh, I I can be held accountable
Oh, I I shall not be disabled
As it seems to settle down, it's the end of the line
Traveling far, far, so far away, it's the end of the line
No one left here, no one is found, it's the end of the line
People still refusing to say
Oh, I I cry when I realized it's the end of time
Oh, I I denies there's no peace to share none found
Oh, I I am surprised by the news being rendered
Oh, I I it is patients deprived and it is surrendered
Running out of parcel got no place to lay my head and...
The world is so corrupted and in need of prayer
I got my bags pack just in case I need to leave this land
So got up and left in my heart I belief no one care
Oh, I I still believe the world gonna end soon
Oh, I I will instill myself before the impending doom
Oh, I I believe in the power of life must go on
Oh, I I see the developing powers I'll be strong
Oh, I I cry when I realized it's the end of time
Oh, I I deny there's no peace to share none blind
Oh, I I am surprised by the news being rendered
Oh, I I it is patients deprived and it is surrendered
As I come to, the end of then line
11/20/17
FOR CONTEST: END OF THE LINE
Sponsored by: John Hamilton