Long Quatern Poems
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Though I have been born on an island
Though the sea and the beaches make themselves seen to me so often
Each time I do sit and watch the waves
I do feel like I am roaming soul, a soul seeking mystery's love!
Such is what is happening now; sitting am I, at dusk, on the sand
All alone, my heart does beat fast and my pen is in my hand
I do sit and write of what I do imagine
Of the sea and the waves and the mystery of it all, being my life's only scene
I see myself on board a boat
One on which no name is writ
One bearing no flag, except a hidden one, made of a skull
One having no destination, except to keep away from life, a disguised hell
On board this boat I am, on board with a prince
One so mighty and bold, so handsome, with a devilish face
So handsome that when he chose to kidnap me
I pretended to be so meek and weak, as to be scared to follow him meekly
On board this boat, we do make love, so deep and passionate
On board this boat, we do no more care about Karma and Fate
On board this boat, we do exist only for each other
Regardless of whether calm or wild is the water
We travel the world, we meet with mythical creatures
Mermaids, hiding in their hair, the olden pirates' treasures
Krakens, wishing to gobble us up in one gulp
Ulysses, even, shouting out to us to free him, to give him a help!
We battle the rogue waves, we drown in each other's comfort
We live day by day, as if it were the last
We breathe in and out freedom
We are our own rulers, rulers of the sea, a vast kingdom!
The sea, the only escape to our toils, the only way to rid us of our miserable state
The sea, wide, open, inviting, infinite
The sea, by the side of which, dreams full in my heart, I do spend the night!
The sea, by the side of which, dreams full in my heart, I do pen down a hearty write!
Trashed #3, sponsor, Broken Wings
22 Oct 2015
There is the calm before the rain
It’s almost silent all around
The clouds expectant in the sky
Foreboding birds are homeward bound.
The soldiers stare at looming clouds
There is the calm before the rain
And yet there’s tension in the air
Will all this waiting be in vain?
They know the feeling well enough
The sun gets left out in the cold
There is the calm before the rain
They have to be prepared and bold.
The sound of planes will soon be heard
Torrential bombs will fall again
But ‘til the heavens burst in floods
There is the calm before the rain.
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Inspired by the song “Have you ever seen the rain?”
Sung by Credence Clearwater Revival.
With underlying reference to the Vietnam War.
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Contest: Screwed (Mar 2015)
Sponsor: Rob Carmack
Placed: 7th
Rock N' Roll Contest sponsored by Kelly Deschler. NA
Autumn 10-2-23
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Autumn Pathetique
God winks with fall in blessedness
A pathetique from a soft breeze,
Silk sonatas, scarlet tresses,
Abundant blessings and jubilees.
Veiled in gold, summer’s parting kiss,
God winks with fall in blessedness,
As amber shadows reminisce
Songs of geese with tender finesse.
Rust tremolos of grace confess
Thankfulness in coral colognes
God winks with fall in blessedness,
Arpeggios in jewel tones.
Autumn’s grace notes in golden fields
Begs hearts to see sacred largess,
Anointed days of hallowed yields -
God winks with fall in blessedness.
My heart was February ice
Kneeling to barren, cursed winter
Beneath weak, broken sacrifice
White skies cracked, and springtimes splinter
Through summer's youthful, blurry run
My heart was February ice
Unmelted, I defied the sun
My cup too proud for water's price
Austere solitude must suffice
So long, I slept in my cold tomb
My heart was February ice
Until your passion gave it bloom
As polar rivers part and thin
Your brown eyes, warm as cayenne spice
Thawed my frozen flames - even when
My heart was February ice.
2/10/20
For 'Distant Refrains' contest
Sponsor: Joseph May
Shared 1st Place
All chickens here assembled, rise and fight.
It’s not enough the humans steal our eggs;
They cut our tender breasts, and that’s not right!
Stand tall upon your skinny chicken legs.
Stand tall and show them all you have some pluck
All chickens here assembled, rise and fight.
Tell all mankind that you don’t give a “cluck.”
Stop cowering like puppy dogs. Unite!
We’re raised unnaturally. Though plump and white,
We’re not all THAT; we’re caged and given grief!
All chickens here assembled, rise and fight.
We must convince mankind to turn to beef!
We’ve got to make them lustful for a steak;
to find the COW more healthful; see the light:
Say no to K. F. C or Shake ‘n Bake!
All chickens here assembled, rise and fight.
What do I want to say to You?
The light of my life, the whole truth
You give my heart rest, You’re the glue
You’ve held me together since youth
You’re the wonder that frees my soul
What do I want to say to You?
You’re lasting peace, making me whole
You’re love that will always come through
Your light the darkness can’t construe
Thanks to You, I am saved by grace
What do I want to say to You?
You bring hope my heart can embrace
You’re the fire burning in my heart
Due of You, I’m saved through and through
You saved me, gave me a fresh start
What do I want to say to You?
Why I Love Cherry Blossoms
-after a photo on a friend’s facebook page
You will always make me smile
bringing existence to everything
making life worthwhile
calming and blessing my being.
My remedy, the opposite of stress.
The blood of my youth!
My rest,
my root
buds on every branch
beating my heart
with confidence
(Defy the Dark!)
through each and every season
we wake to meet each other.
My voice of reason.
I rediscover.
You
as dependable as day.
Yes, I am one of the lucky few.
I will be ok.
"The ego within forced me to resist,
But now I wish I had effused a love mist,
With aplomb and flair, just kind of left it there,
For self-aware souls passing by, who choose to pair."
Line of Inquiry_ Unseeking Seeker
When my true love died this heart broke,
I withdrew from life and all love;
and from his grave my true love spoke,
in dreams came from heaven above.
Many times I could have loved but,
when my true love died this heart broke;
''I wish I had'' this love bond cut,
spending life under a dark cloak.
When meeting a man I just choke,
wishing I could take that first step ...
when my true love died this heart broke,
and for new love lost I have wept.
But, then I found the courage- strength,
though in the dark night my tears soak;
will keep new love- give up lament ...
when my true love died this heart broke.
The Truth stood downcast in the lie,
False witnesses accused my Lord,
The world wanted to crucify
Jesus Christ for He's Son of God;
They could not accept Him as King,
The Truth stood downcast in the lie,
That day He was dumb so I'd sing
How on the cross they made Him die;
None was ready to hear His cry,
When hung between heaven and earth,
The Truth stood downcast in the lie,
But He conquered the sting of death;
One day, Truth will triumph again,
When Christ will come down from the sky,
And I'm glad it was not in vain,
The Truth stood downcast in the lie.
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28.7.16
"To God* be the glory" indeed
For granting gift of wondrous worth
Eternal life by Gospel seed
Assuring bliss of heaven’s mirth.
I say, “It is well with my soul"
To God be the glory indeed
For achievement of divine goal
Reaching-out to meet other’s need.
Propelled by the Lord Who does lead
"I’m pressing on the upward way"
To God be the glory indeed
Inspiring my faith every day.
"Victory in Jesus" --- that’s right!
Such is true to me beyond creed.
Privileged to carry His light
To God be the glory indeed.
*Jude 1:25 KJV To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
1. To God be the Glory by Fanny J. Crosby- Hymn sung by CBBC Choir; Ira Sankey had introduced it during Moody's 1873-1874 evangelistic campaigns.
2. It is Well with my Soul by H.G. Spafford-Hymn sung by CBBC Choir; also by Sandi Patty and Mahalia Jackson
3. Higher Ground by Johnson Oatman, Jr.-Hymn sung by CBBC Choir; also by the Smucker Family
4. Victory in Jesus by Eugene M. Bartlett-Hymn sung by CBBC Choir; also by Band Steele
2nd place, "4 Lines From Any Song" Quatern Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 2/10/2024