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I cherish...
the special here and now; each day that I'm
alive, life in general. It's a blessing to be healthy
and alive, especially during this trying time.
I cherish...
quiet moments which allow me to truly appreciate
life's beauty, to have a conversation with God,
to be centered, to be grateful for all that I have.
I cherish...
the wonderful memories of my late father,
whose life lessons have molded and shaped me.
He made me the man that I am today.
I cherish...
my family and close friends. They bring me joy
beyond measure. They are the ones I turn to
in times of difficulty and confusion.
I cherish...
all the living creatures of earth, the savage beauty
of nature. Not to mention, friendly strangers I've come across
who've left pieces of themselves with me.
Writing Prompt - Cherish - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Dates written: 04/02/2021
Gently smile along when the flowers grin;
Freely fly along when butterflies glide
Divulge the veiled exuberance within;
Set your worldly tribulations aside.
Pace along with ever ebullient breeze;
Crazily dance along with the bumblebees;
Snatch the heavenly rhythm of singing trees;
Make your earthly edginess smoothly flee.
Grow along with those pretty little sprout
pierce the rigid barrier , make own route;
Walk along with a trail of busy ants,
overhear them reciting success chants.
Live in harmony with nature ever,
for she will teach life lessons forever;
Jan-11-2024
Right out the gates they slap you
And here it is, you brand new
Don't worry there's much more to come
As you take in your new view
A cold gray world to greet you
Welcome to the club
Just a kid in all you do
Do everything that they tell you
Act up and you'll be drugged
Learning early to stay in line
Mind your manners and you'll do fine
Welcome to the club
Quickly are your teenage years
Not finding friends, your biggest fear
In wanting to be loved
You clutch and grab at any straw
Try your best to bend its will
Welcome to the club
As you reach for adolescence
There's no more need to be guessing
You'll figure out soon enough
You'll learn in time to accept them
All of these hard knock life lessons
Welcome to the club
Then you reach adult years
All your hopes, dreams, and fears
Get rolled up into one
Your youthful vigor will soon become
Worn out jeans inside the wash
Welcome to the club
You watch in wonder as years fly by
Hear distant thunder from your coming life
Close but not yet done
There's a few more angry bites
To be taken out your hide
Welcome to the club
Now old and gray is all you see
Pack your bags get set to leave
As aches and pains daily beat you up
Inches away from the grave
No more need to count the days
Welcome to the club
From the beginning I was your inspiration to see,
And in no prideful way did I take it personally,
You kept my heart hidden again and again,
And I could never understand why.. not now nor then,
But believe it or not, I didn't mind,
Because you could never take what was already mine,
My thoughts, my emotions, my reasoning to see,
And all that life has taught me that makes me me,
And I was never greedy to share my heart with you,
Because many people hold back due to trust issues,
And not only that... I've seen them hoard their knowledge and life lessons,
Like it's a prize their heart attained and molds their very existence,
Like if they were to give it away..it would deplete who they are,
It their well kept secrets that actually keep them in the dark,
Without explanation they believe it's their own,
But in all actuality that much is meant to be shown,
The hearts given nature, the exchanges and refills,
Are part of moving forward so we're not stuck in still,
Still is momentarily and essential yet not all the time,
Sharing our hearts elevates the love in our lives,
It takes us further than what we knew before,
And every amount we give God always restored,
Let's just be truthful, it was never ours from the door,
It's not a shield of protection, or an image you hoard,
Unless you want to stagnant and stay right where your at,
Believing it belongs to you to keep your image intact,
Which shows you time and time again those chaines that bind,
Why you would even want such foolishness blows my mind,
Always think of your intentions behind what you hold back,
Because it can trick you into believing your protecting where your at.
The sun's rays blast through my bedroom window
Filling the room with daily inspiration
To help me brave the new day that's ahead
Knowing obstacles that await are unknown
I will hold my head high and march onward
Making sure to learn all the day's life lessons
So I'll be a better man tomorrow
I'll learn how to be truly selfless and just
For God is the only one that can judge
A world occupied with shame and happiness
Being ripped apart from the outside
I pray I have the time to repent my sins
Before the day of wrecking has arrived
Provoked by our own mistreatment and hatred
For everyone and all things around us
I'm tired and getting older by the second
My life's days steadily fading away
God, please forgive my belated commitment
All my trust I forever give to you
Undeserving I beg for your endless love
I will take full ownership of my shame
In hopes, you'll embrace me with your love and warmth
When my end finally takes me away
6/14/2017
S_ A_ H_ born...
twenty three years ago
today February 4th, 2022
begat about nine months prior,
approximately late April/early May 1998,
she exited thru fully dilated cervix
10 centimeters or just under 4 inches
immediately cherished as a precious gift
her radiant pink flesh did healthily glow
despite developmental delay
observed during babyhood stage,
blessed timely intervention
hallelujah to countless social services
helped bring her up to speed
and in accordance with average statistics
pertaining to population of girls
at various ages of her life
most vital metrics indicated she did grow,
and matured into an attractive young lady
now mindful (courtesy common sense
and valuable life lessons)
said offspring quite aware the necessity
to comply with status quo
unlike this nonestablishmentarian papa,
who frittered away priceless time show
wing measly abysmal track records
regarding academic and employment, though
not necessarily criminal, I barely lived
analogously solely placing big toe
within streaming rush of opportunities
upon reflection, I experience woe.
Thank you immeasurably youngest daughter
valuable Shayna Punim
beloved gifted progeny bold
coaching, daring, encouraging... herself
whether the weather hot or cold
to take positive growth risks
you count as more precious
than fine spun gold
enhancing mein kampf,
whose absence warrants
birth mama or papa to hold
our darling offspring,
when she clamors for attention,
yet prohibitive physical distance
renders impossible mission
to proffer sought after nurturing,
hence the best attempt to lyft
your spirits (if sagging)
finds me driving in one direction
across information superhighway insync with
electronic uber global positioning satellite
merely wishing ye happy birthday
now intent to email thee told.
YOU GO GIRL!
Sometimes it’s obvious
And sometimes subtle
That no matter what good you try to do
The universe rewards you with the opposite.
It might be as simple as the duality we create
By such intentions;
A materialist mindset
That falls into a Newtonian universe
Of every action needing
An equal and opposite reaction.
Bound by these rules of physics
The road to hell
Is certainly paved.
While beyond these rules
The wise and masterful play.
The problem is
Within the bounds of materialism
We are all slaves
Ruled by our own fears and hopes
Narrowly following our individual paths
Heads down
Our persistent plodding
The very force that turns the grind stone.
While beyond these rules - the etiquettes of a guest
Needing permission to sit and stay, come and lay down -
The host in all His graciousness
Allows us the freedom to be enslaved.
(8/4/23)
Every moment
When I say your name
A loud
I am blessed, I am bless
I am bless
I’m rested in you I’m love
This is why I worship you always
~
God you’re every moment
Jesus every moment
And On ever present
You give me life lessons
And Father every moment
Every moment it’s yours you are the Author and Finisher
Each and everyday
When I say your name
In my heart’s mind
You are always right on time
With me I’m forgiven always
I’m received because I believe
In your trust, in your eternal forgiveness
~
God you’re every moment
Jesus every moment
And On ever present
You give me life lessons
And Father every moment
Every moment it’s yours you are the Author and Finisher
God you’re every moment
Jesus every moment
And On ever present
You give me life lessons
And Father every moment
Every moment it’s yours you are the Author and Finisher
My one and only forgiver
And I thank you for forgiven me o-ver again
Again and again and again, again and again and again
And On ever present
You give me life lessons
And Father every moment
My one and only forgiver
And I thank you for forgiven me o-ver again
Again and again and again, again and again and again
4/20/2021
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2021©
“From anthology -“Exodus 15:2 The LORD IS MY STRENGTH AND SONG”
Green fruits,with red nodes hang
on the big mango tree
Some fruits happily sing and swing,
Suddenly they fly free
Oh No!They are not the fruits
They're the pretty parrots!
The sky is dark again
and it's about to rain
A glimpse of blue skies
crossed my eyes
what's the blue sky hither?
They're the king fishers
Near the turquoise blue river
located the flowering trees.
Scarlet red flowers cover
the whole trees, realities
change swiftly, red becomes white.
White cranes visit in twilight
Amidst the red ixora plants
two purple butterflies.
Powerful mantras, they chant
Look like angels in disguise
When I tried to touch,they scared
They're purple rumped sun birds
Elegant colorful birds in the air,
teach life lessons everywhere
which we often fail to care
We watched Gone With The Wind,
at Christmastime- it was a tradition each year;
with my mother and we each had a tear,
I used to not like the movie that much;
but in time this awesome movie my heart did touch,
with scenes that have ever stayed in my mind.
Then, I read the story,
of loving a man who will never love you back;
and marrying in a panic attack,
a man you do not love, nor ever will;
reading of a woman travelling on a journey uphill,
with great courage through hardships and glory.
Life lessons in a book,
of not giving up no matter how deep the pit;
of never being a person to quit,
and not caring what people thought or said;
still having hope when all is lost and dead,
this is a novel not to overlook.
______________________
January 25, 2018
Poetry/Rhyme/Gone With The Wind
Copyright Protected, ID 18-9861-35-01
All Rights Reserved. Written Under Pseudonym.
Written for the contest, Life Lesson From a Favorite Novel
sponsor, Line Gauthier
Second Place