Long Saints day Poems

The day the world died!


Have you ever wondered why tribes and peoples from ancient times, until now have a day to remember and honor the dead?  
There are popular festivals the world over, where...

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Holidays with a change in the weather

      It starts with a chill in the air.  January the first day of the first month. A new thought of expectations, a...

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God, the children are dressed as wizards and their parents as witches,
A spirit of lighthearted harmony marks our steps as we walk,
And sinister ghouls and goblins are the subject of jovial talk,
And that is a...

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Every February fourteenth,
(reference Gregorian Calendar see
High Middle Ages his Saints' Day)
which combs thee
day after morrow aye decree

Tweedledum and Tweedledee
mine near one and same
mean mein near best buddy
donning Harris tweed plus sundry
other manifold couture to express...

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On the eve of All Saints Day known as Halloween
We've a night where nothing is ever as it seems
 
Abraham, Martin and John hosted a grand ball
In heaven’s huge castle, a white marble town hall
...

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I was visited by three ghosts
Each night until All Saints Day

Unlike Scrooge
I asked for the ghosts to visit
the ghosts were known to me
in life

The veil is thin
on Halloween or the Eve of the Hallow (Holy)

The...

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THE FESTIVAL OF SAMHAIN

It began at the end of Summer,
Marked the end of Harvest Season.
It's not the name of a Celtic god,
As some thought for some reason.

Samhain is a Celtic word and is pronounced (Sow-en),
And...

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An ancient story 
from the emerald isle 
the jewel of every 
Irish heart treasured 
unwrapping it's beauty 
waves of green 
descent a 
world over 
spilling onto 
the streets 
like a tidal wave 

Core of our...

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"Alas, ancient Celtic festival of Samhain; 
When people would light bonfires; 
And wear costumes to ward off ghosts,
Yon fearsome hosts;
Halloween oh! Hallowe'en,
Also known as All halloween, 
All Hallows' Eve, 
All Saints' Eve, 
Celebration observed in...

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Deepavali night it was, the festival of light,
East to west,north to south, the whole of India was lit up and looked so bright.

Empty, dark sky on a new moon night, perhaps the moon had gone...

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Down the lane in a dark alley lives a slinky cat with superpowers. Her abilities go beyond your wildest dreams. They call her Dumpy cuz she eats at the local dump , scraps down under....

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November holidays in our country
Serve as fellowships for the ministry
Great gatherings toward revival bliss
Never can joyous worshipful hearts miss.

Midst “All Saints’ Day”* is women’s virtue time 
Where Ladies’ conference resounds faith chime
Learning from Scriptures midst...

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The River of Life flows on (poem)

We all remember our ups and downs, and our smiles to our frowns.

It is beautiful like a crown, a crown upon a woman, wearing a gown, but will always...

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November 1 is annual holiday
our nation regards it as “All Saints’ Day”…
Along biblical stand, such is noble
commending faith heroes, honorable.

“All Souls’ Day” greets November 2 with hope
as believers cleave to God midst trust-scope
sharing the Gospel...

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Candles lit to light their way
Honoring loved ones gone away
Remaining through hearts and memories a part of them will forever stay
For the deceased, this is their day

Sugar skulls galore on Day of the Dead
Celebrating the...

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Fabulous November is finally here
Where famous All Saints Day and All Souls Day
Carpeted the initial steps of this month’s stair
As huge banner of significant occasions flail
Lots of traditional and cultural celebrations
Are enjoyed--they’re big family events

Fabulous...

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So still, so humble, there it lay
                      Cast aside on All Saints Day
A light...

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IF YOU PULL A LONG FACE - Part Two (continued)

     ( for sweet-teeth kiddies )

IF you pull a long face
And that too on Halloween Day
Mascara and rouge will drip on lace
And...

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Dia de Los Muertos
Day of the Dead
Originated by Aztecs
Celebrated in Mexico and Philippines

Aztecs called it Miccaihuitl
Catholics call it All Saints Day and All Souls Day
I call it Day of the Dead
Tribute to our ancestral souls

Honoring...

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October was dying, down of All Saints' Day,
yet we abandoned our dead,
and moved forward into wet snow wilderness.
Fallen city, burning ruins were our only candle
for howling winds, bare branches, pale moon,
and freezing stars made early...

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I am insane, a life of hell.
    A fractured mind, my prison cell.
    Once innocence, Now dark decay,
    Where Satan's voice, whispers obey.

   ...

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Walking down to cemetery
with their pretty chrysanthemums,
the people talk their way to graves.
They hang out, if they want, all day.

With their pretty chrysanthemums,
they do make a pleasant picture -
one for Selfies if they have brought
cell...

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I see you have eaten my All Saints food
And destroyed my celebrating mood
We were to acknowledge all the dead
I may add you to that list instead

We were to bless the dead and martyrs
And now I...

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How lovely is the dwelling place
Where  saints and blessed ones rest in grace
Peace, joy and love overflowing
While we on earth here are groaning

Each one wearing a crown of glory
For vices conquered, each one has...

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Raised on promises ? Trip the wire where nothing remains...
An east coast orphanage and red coats, fighting for her republic
Dolls in rags their quivering lips these salty tears Eurydice a crazy life
Insidious circles Paul Revere...

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