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Premium Member One True Love

My beloved is the vision of excellence
    therefore the peoples praise him 
He commands the turbulent winds
    the very seas raging calms before him

He turns the earth and shapes the mountains spine
    where the eagles nest amongst the crags 
Nature itself exalts in his presence  
    in rhythmic dances of boundless joy
  the threads of life resonate with his song
      a symphony of perpetual gladness

Our hearts wax full of loves expressions 
    to draw from the depths
        the purified waters of life
Come my Beloved       let us partake
    the table that has been prepared
        which overflows with the riches
of every pleasant pursuit we can treasure

Let us follow in hot pursuit
    of the designs created by and for love
the exquisite wealth      which enrich's all those hearts
    prepared to enter into the chambers
                                   of ever lasting joy

All that he embraces becomes fully  vibrantly alive
    you are praiseworthy     oh my Beloved
the strength of your arms support me
    like armour your love is a shield
you are the pillars of my refuge 

None can contest     your brightness
    as a candle is dim to the sun
nothing is hidden in the presence of your light
And so my Beloved are those compared to you 
You have shared the secrets of the hidden pearls
    masterful the crafting of all your gems
The treasures you have shared are beyond number
     they fill every room in the house of God
held in deposit for all those loving you 
I have made my search among your rooms
    no one contains a flaw ...
their chambers hold the finest articles
    Royal robes and majestic diadems
They are full up with treasures 
    not one thing is missing among them
They are all together desirable 
and worthy of presentation to the King
  
Your promises are sure and without failure
    Your words are always true
no lie can be found among them 
    they are as sure as the law constructed 
                  to house the cosmos
My heart is a furnace    and you 
oh my Beloved             are it's flame 


COPYRIGHT © 2014 C Michael Miller
via Duboff Law Group LLC


A Path I Never Towed

A path I never towed
Has no trace of my foot print
Only those that destiny bid me
I have walked and paid my fee.

It is only destiny
That can lift a man
Towards that path he dreads
And circumstances push him
Towards it for his daily bread.

The path I now tow
Is a path I never thought 
Just as a farmer dreads the sea
And as the fisherman dreads the flea
While both ended opposite directions
Doing that they dread to perfection.

A Cobbler
Tomorrow may become a Mason,
A Teacher
Tomorrow may become a Spokesperson
And a Servant
Tomorrow may take the place of his master.

A path I never towed
Out of fear and ignorance
And out of what opportunities it beholds
May someday spread its heart before me
Hoping that I am prepared to hold its key.

© Ayinla, Muyideen Adeleke 2019

Premium Member Juneteenth

Juneteenth


June...back in nineteen-fifty eight, just sixty years ago,

Unknown to me, nine hundred miles away in the mid-South,

Never did I think of anything that would foreshadow...

Equal rights for me...denied to people of black color.

The waiting rooms and restrooms, solely marked as black or white:

Extremes prevailed with front and back seats taken on a bus;

Enjoying drinks from water fountains...marked, which one was right.

Nothing at home prepared me for those bigotries and 'hates'

That shocked me then, just newly married, moving with my spouse.

How could this be...in this, our land of free...United States?


Sandra M. Haight

~2nd Place~
Contest: Juneteenth
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Judged: 07/15/2018

Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas, and more generally the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans throughout the former Confederacy of the southern United States.  Ref. Wikipedia
Form: Acrostic

Premium Member You Are Invited

A misconception is the tale
That we should dread October's spell
Weird things happen, but do not fear
It only comes but once a year
Cornstalks, lanterns, pumpkin faces
Cloudy nights, and creepy spaces
Mummies hide by light of day
Ghouls in shadows want to play
Ghosts appear to take a peek
Cats put on their black coat sleek
Spider's weave around the room
A wart-nosed witch has brand new broom
Her sideways glance at mirror cracked
Still sneers her ugly image back
The cauldron cleaned with spit and shine
Prepared to hold a drink of slime
With tasty toads and wormy molds
It boils steamy brew that's bold
Graveyards readied, dark with gloom
Bats in belfries wait for doom
No need to dread the harvest moon
All Hallow's Eve is coming soon
They've all worked hard to be prepared
Join the party, IF YOU DARE!!
Form: Couplet

3 Days Before the Fall





"3 Days Before the Fall"

When the 3 days 
of darkness came,
we were ill prepared, still 

the sky was blue 
not a cloud
in sight

the sun 
lit the day
well into the dark night

the fire spread 

in mens’ hearts 
like a ricochet killshot
across the world

until the meaning 
in the reasoning
of it all, fell, charred 

we were the demons
walking like prophecies
amongst the innocent

baptised in blood 
pinning symbols on doors, 
and on others’ hearts

in this new, frightening 
strange war
we watched it all 

from our sheltered worlds
recording and saving 
images on our phones

we were,
slightly above it all
seated on our thrones

sheltered and silent
without windows covered 
and closed

no bless’ed beeswax lit, yet 

eventually, 
we lay prostrate
amidst the end of it all 

like fallen dominoes, 
two sides
black and white

numbers counted 
and uncounted 
marked and branded

touched 
and 
untouched

trying to remember 
the purpose 
of Love

the value of

obscure prayers 
and any good 
deeds we shared 

at all, 
before 
our fall 

bookmarking 
the other chapter 
never seen, never read

the voice 
of children 
never heard;

before our burning beds
the sleeping secret, 
Lucia and her Fatima

a child’s message
from 
the past

miracles and visions
passed over,
irrelevant, not important

of little consequence

(LadyLabyrinth / 2023)
post Halloween







“There shall come over the whole earth an intense darkness lasting three days and three nights. Nothing can be seen, and the air will be laden with pestilence which will claim mainly, but not only, the enemies of religion. It will be impossible to use any man-made lighting during this darkness, except blessed candles."
Form: Narrative


Premium Member We Welcome May

We Welcome May


The month of May unfolds her blossoms soon;
     she comes betwixt mid-spring and summer days-
tween buds of April and full bloom in June.
     Spring daffodils and tulips paved the ways-
then followed by the spread of verdant haze, 
     as budding limbs prepared for their new phase.

Soon bursts of color, like pink peonies,
     and deep green leaves will paint a brilliant hue,
since rain in early spring did well-appease
     and energized bold blossoms to accrue.
From pastel shades, bright landscapes will ensue
     to weave May's color scheme for us to view. 

Our May- her name alone lifts up our hearts;
     we've honored her with love through all the years.
This child of spring displays earth's vernal arts
     till summer's full maturity appears.
May days are special- summer's pioneers-
     set up June's gifts before she disappears.

Then, lovely May will yield to next month's clime-
     when midyear month of June brings summertime.


Sandra M. Haight

~4th Place~
Contest: A N/A Rerun
Sponsor: John Hamilton
Judged: 06/27/2019
Form: Sonnet

One of Lifes Treasures

One of life’s treasures.

I have something whose “cash” value is of little concern
But its value to me is growing, this is something I learn.

I have a neat treasure. Tiffany is the name.
The halo ‘round her face like pure gold, all the same.

The day that we met all wrapped in light blue
With long, flowing ribbons the very same hue.

When we first came together I proudly showed her to friends.
Now when they greet us they may think there’s no end.

When I turn to her with a questioning look.
She’s seldom ever wrong. Reads my mind like a book.

She’s so full of energy her hands never stop,
I’m so proud of her my shirt buttons may pop.

We’d been together but a very short time.
I add a gold band. She looks really fine.

But we do part at bedtime it wouldn’t be right.
Her face on my pillow by my side through the night.

There’s no guarantee how long this will last,
I’m just hoping the future is as good as the past.

The way things are looking we’re both in good shape
Maybe we’ll go out together in a box that’s flag draped.

Now I thank my employer for giving to me.
This neat little watch. The brand ?….. Tiffany.


Entered in Soup in response to someone who wanted a Golden Oldie.
Written by oldbuck about the 25 yr. watch he received from his employer.
The rhyme was written for and read at, an Adult Bible Class party.
Each one had been asked to be prepared to share something about 
themselves others might not know.
This would be the start of my rhyming phase in 2006.  ‘o)
© Old Buck  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member She Had Prepared Them After All

As the old sage lie before them…about to take her final breath..
a student whispered. “Oh, wise one why you have not taught us
how to prepare for death.”

Her students gathered 'round and waited…
for it was her way to think on questions for a while…..
When she was ready with her answer…
the old woman looked at them…and smiled.

“Have I not taught you about love?” she said.
“How to open up your hearts?”
“How to find beauty all around you…how friendship is an art.”

“Have I not taught you acceptance and compassion.” she continued.
“How to open up your minds?”
“Have I not taught you peace and happiness begin with being kind?”

“If you have lived these teachings,” she smiled, 
“then you need learn nothing more…for you will be prepared
when death comes knocking at your door.”

“If you’ve have lived your life with love as your guide…”
“If you’ve shown everyone you cared…”
“You might not be ready when death calls…but you will definitely be prepared.”

“If you are the kindest person you can be,” she said, 
“you are prepared for death.”
Then she smiled her last smile as she took her final breath.

They thought she hand’t prepared them for death…
hadn’t prepared them for their final climb….
until they realized in teaching them how to live
she was preparing them all this time.
© Jim Yerman  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Rhyme

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What is a road 
I mean a road 
It's a path 
Depending on the direction 
It gives you protection 
In a world that is no longer safe 
So again I ask you can you face 
This world 
This world what is this world 
It's become so violent 
Voices have been silenced 
To an unsilent world 
We fear growing up
Because the world  is a twirl 
What is a choice 
I mean a choice 
Its what you choose 
Be prepared in life sometimes We win 
Sometimes we lose 
What is a vision 
I mean a clear vision 
It helps you make  the best decisions 
What's the word 
I mean the word 
The word that breaks down the alphabet
The letters 
Put them back together 
To make it make sense 
What is the outcome 
The outcome 
Of an income ?? 
That will one day reach the sun 
Or the moon 
Is it too late or too soon?
Weight have you carried the weight 
On your shoulders 
And the weight had been lifted 
And you've been gifted with a gift 
A talent 
You've been given the challenge 
To conquer  this place 
And obstacles you can face 
Let me tell you about my heavenly father 
I am his daughter 
And he loves me 
Let me tell you about a love 
Real love from above 
Who accepts my flaws and all 
Who cares 
When I feel careless
To spare when I felt spareless
Who wants to see me win and succeed 
Just a spiritual war 
He's guided me thus far 
Let me tell you the feeling 
The feeling
Of Peace beyond your understanding 
Among the land of the living 
We need to keep on giving 
And give with a heart 
And start 
A brand new start 
He is your starter 
When you are feeling dead 
He is your charger  
And your jump 
He helps you get over the hump
Let me tell you about a prayer 
A prayer 
Just know you can always call on the lord and he will always be there !!!

Written by Concetta Hardnett 
03/04/2023
age
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member When Death Approaches

Life is a a journey, a gift, a blessing, 
Most of our childhood and youth are memories of joys and 
pleasures accentuated with moments of sadness.
Ultimately greyness sets in,
Inescapable death approaches as an unwelcome guest,
Are we prepared for the eventuality,
Or we are in denial till the end.

When Death tiptoes in in a shroud of darkness, 
We are unaware of.
To leave the abode, the sanctuary we have lived for years,
Surrounded by valleys, and rivers, mountains and streams,
Towering trees, vermilion sky, emerald ocean.
Daily life meandering like a murmuring river to
Reach the sea, meditations and dreams lulled by
chimes from shrines, melody of cooing birds,
waves lapping incessantly on shores…
All and everything!

At the end of our path,
We consider and evaluate lendings and borrowings,
Each and every persona we had met in our journey
Left indelible marks on the experiences we had,
They have enriched our lives in countless ways of love, compassion 
And understanding.

Repaying those debts? Can anyone?
With gratitude, forgiveness, and grace
Being thankful acknowledging all with an obliged heart -
Thanking for the fresh air we breathe,
Thanking for the clean water we drink,
Thanking for the food which gets cultivated by unknown farmers.
For the kindness, affection, love bestowed unconditionally,
descending noiselessly like chartreuse fountains,
Above all thanking for who we are, how we lived our life,
What we have brought to our fellow human beings.

The cycle is complete 
By living a bountiful but humble life.
Form: Persona

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