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A sudden thought springs to my mind,
a statement borne in rhyme.
I find this happens frequently
and cherish it each time.
Don’t ask me where the thought came from,
another soul or mine
or maybe it bleeds from the ‘whole’,
if so this thought’s divine.
The thought then echoes through my mind,
I’m clothed within it’s gown
and actually feel the thought’s relief
when it is written down.
Then other thoughts can quickly come
like rain they start to pour,
while some must wait until the first
has more time to mature.
When time is right I sit me down
then more words start to flow,
my pen moves through the rhyme with ease
and writes it in one go.
The written words bear ripened fruit
like grapes plucked from the vine,
but from this point I nourish them
and make them really mine.
I carefully study every thought
and review every line
to keep the meaning shining through,
but help the words to rhyme.
I know that I am meant to share
this gift that I’ve received,
to help some find their inner strength
in what has been conceived.
My poetry can mean so much
to those who care to read,
but please don’t offer me the praise
I did not plant the seed.
There really is a leading light
to see us through our day,
it shows itself in many forms
to help us find our way.
But you my friends must seek it out
then with it you can shine,
like I have done with poetry
a gift that I make mine.
Ivor G Davies
A rising sun casting apricot upon the eastern sky
Then clear illumination sunbeams were shining bright
Above in the shadows, prune-plum purple bone dry
So cold below, feeling nature has gone awry
Shivering, close the door to avoid frostbite despite
A rising sun casting apricot upon the eastern sky
Informing us of science knowledge, that nature can defy
The color purple and cold co-exist is the insight
Above in the shadows, prune-plum purple bone dry
Wondering what colors tonight will the moonlight supply?
Could there be colors to match aurora borealis after this skylight
A rising sun casting apricot upon the eastern sky
Each sunrise different, colors change, sometimes almost zip by
Mostly in the cold months purple, cobalt impresses a troglodyte
Above in the shadows, prune-plum purple bone dry
What will happen at sunset when we bid the sun goodbye?
Then in the morning what will we see at first light?
A rising sun casting apricot upon the eastern sky
Above in the shadows prune-plum purple bone dry
Written: 11/21/2022
Sponsor: Milton
Foundation of the piece.
Is life just a purging of the soul and to ascend to a higher plane of existence,
do you have to let go of everything and everybody you once loved or knew?
To do so?
Or would you wait to be called to join them if separated because you couldn't let go of your old life?
Title:
Unable to let go
(A lone raspy voice talks in the fog as it slithers in - to a hidden audience)
I crossed over
In March
On the fifth
In the year of our Lord
1902
And all these sad years
I've sat
Patiently waiting for her
I've watched
Our old beautiful world
Burn
Through the blackest of fire filled nights
Through two world wars
Witnessed hearts bleed
With incomprehensible need
Seen corruption and illusions unfold
Hand in hand
With greed
Out in the warm and cold
As the seduced welcomed evil into their strongholds
Watched shining stars fall
Sat thinking of my fate
As I wait
Pining asking myself
When will she call me to walk and join her through that silver gate
That I look to
Down this dark road
Every second
Whenever I think
Of her
For I've looked in
Old memories that once beckoned
Explored all the seconds and who knows
Linked to being found guilty of sin
Chased paper boats
With endless time
Just hoping
She's coping
In Heaven
And not broken in two
Like me
In this Deep Divine
But still
Perched
Upon this rock
Chained like Prometheus
I
Wait
Even though the Mendli
You lot listening
Think I'm crazy
But my old Love
Still cuts me open
Making me cling to an old life
With wild dreams of a new beginning
So angels
Forgive me
But hear me
Quick
Take my hand
And lead me home
To her
Give me the Star Fire
If this can't happen
Or you can't do it
For I fear
I can no longer
Wait
For the opening of that gate
So let me cross the burning sand barriers
Step straight through the eternal fire
For is waiting for true love
The price
Worth all this pain
As one
Moves on
And one remains
Show me a happy couple
And I'll show you the fire that ignites
And it's that light
That I pray
Keeps carrying me
On horseback
To my beloved wife
Throughout
All these
Endless nights
As I fight Father Time
To return to that old life
(C)
Copyright John Duffy
I waited for you in the night
Holding my breath so wide awake
The moon was high the stars shone bright
I dreamt of holding you so tight
Enough to fear two hearts might break
I waited for you in the night
Sent love messengers in full flight
Adrift on ripples of the lake
The moon was high the stars shone bright
Two spellbound hearts to reunite
Lovers winning big the sweepstake
While waiting for you in the night
Come to me quench my appetite
Sweet love in store through till daybreak
The moon so high the stars so bright
Towards me comes my shining knight
It's you at last it's no mistake
I waited for you in the night
The moon was high the stars shone bright
AP: 3rd place 2020
Submitted on February 2, 2020 for contest STRAND SELECT B sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST
In the mystery of the universe, where mortal hands cannot stop the fall of flowers,
tears gather like pearls on the petals of destiny, without defying the law of time,
for what must be, shall be, like the twilight that bows before the night,
and the stars, in a trembling choir, bow to the dusk with grace and silence.
Let us not cling to the hourglass, for its sand flows like an endless river of gold,
let us drink from its golden dust, like lovers sipping the last drop of wine,
and lose ourselves in the dance of moments, unafraid of the whisper of time past,
for beauty lies in the passing, in the ephemeral that gives meaning to boundless eternity.
In the depths of the heart, let memories flow like rivers through forgotten valleys,
while our souls merge with the pale light of the waning moon,
and let us remember that life is a dream, a poem written on pages of stellar ink,
and love, an echo resounding beyond the edges of time and space.
So let us embrace our destiny, be carried by the wave of the present moment,
and find in the flower's fall not sorrow, but the beauty of an inevitable departure,
for in every ending there is a new beginning, a rebirth of celestial desires,
and in every sunset, a promise of a new dawn, shining with hope.
My conscience flickers within my brain
My eyes meet the floor in constant shame
In a dark room I sit and wait
Until I go into my own world with less hate
My eyes get tired and begin to close
The thumping of my blood developing flows
Mind twists into a sleepy mode
Of all the different roads I rode
I’ve finally made it to my sweet refugee
A world I created for just me
I land on my feet in the middle of the wood
With all the colors of the rainbow and the air smelling so good
My best faerie-friend lands in the palm of my hand
She tells me what the goblins did to the land
And how them and the giants destroyed it with fights
How the sun stopped shining it’s precious lights
I needed to be there for it had been too long
So I whistled my genuine elf-song
The dragons, gnomes, faeries, and friends
All came out as the white-tigers emerged from their dens
They circled around me with tears in their eyes
Told me how the giants and goblins took our most precious prize
They tried to destroy the world I made
Tried to wipe out all the life and the world began to fade
They were so glad I was home again
We will create an army and now we’d win...
The cross is a symbol of your love and it burns like a flame burning away our pain and shame your word is igniting a new flame, you're always on the rise and taking us to higher heights, shining bright like the stars in the sky your word is full of truth and there is nothing that we can't do, our hearts are filled with you and the good news, your presence feels so sweet when we encounter you we feel at peace, we're only living for you and you can provide us with a clear view our dreams are coming true, your always supporting us like real friends do, we are complete in you nothing can ever change that, You're the vine that provides us with all that we need, we are connected like the branches on a tree no matter where we are you will be right there to catch us when we fall
Take our old lives and ignite your life
In Jesus we have eternal life
We have the Holy Spirit burning within our chest, changing lives and igniting us with your life today's the day we come alive our hearts burn with passion on the inside, your love can not be contained we want to embrace in your presence and see your face lit up like the sun there's nowhere to run, no need to hide we're filled with your power on the inside, and nothing can knock us down spread your kingdom like wildfire for everyone to see and clean out our hearts with a clean sweep work through us to help those in need and bring peace so they can live worry free, you will always be right by our side like a coach from the sideline, building us up not tearing us down and encouraging us to lift our heads up off the ground, we have the victory there's no contradicting that like the fact that the sun causes nature to react
Take our old lives and ignite your life
In Jesus we have eternal life
Our hearts overflow
Of living water fill us up,
Fill us up, fill us up (repeat)
Take our old lives and ignite your life
In Jesus we have eternal life
fair glinting gold
light shining bold
this I saw
for my 'flaw' is to be
not of your world
Into the breech I was hurled
before your times were told
ere I was an aeon old
I changed Universes - yet
here, I was in darkness jet.
when again I rose
in biped pose
to complete the task
began, before your form thought to ask
Whence came we here?
Your light came just in time
shimmered thru deepest despair
A human mind gave to me
a beckoning seed of desire to see
another day, in limited heartlost society
Whence before was only my desire to flee.
good night
sweet cinders
as the clock
on the second hand
turns clicks
striking upon twelve
chiming midnight
playing
in a beautiful song
cinderalla it's you
strumming cords
in the heart
kissing the soul
softly without lips
a sleeping beauty
standing tall
among'st all roses
drinking of morning dew
forever young
always beautiful
without eyes
sparkling inner vision
princess of shining light
in the spotlight
a star
crowning of dreams
glistening in happiness
dazzling within
a treasured jewel
sparkling diamonds
only worthy
of a king
humbled kissing
lips upon
one hand
a lady
of elegance
in this castle
oh sleeping beauty
it is one
of dreams
cupid he shot
a golden arrow
it landed
on a perfect dream
The old combs
Stay with me many years
Now I bought new combs too
But too lazy to use
I stay at home
Especially during MCO
I seldom use mirror or comb
I use my hands to comb most of the time
To tidy the short hair I cut myself
I'm too old to use comb often
I'm too lazy to bother appearance
Which was spoiled by dimmy eyes and ugly wrinkles
Suddenly I think of my parents
Everyday they couldn't do without combs
They brushed their hair tidy and shining
Father with a quick sweep
Mother with a long hour combing straight down
Olden days people like tidiness and cleanliness
Their days are simple
And follow routines and etiquette
Their hearts loyal and simple
Like the being straightened hair
Now people like fashions ,excitements and hairstyles
The combs bring me back
The sweet memories of my parents and their love
The old combs deserve to be kept
In my heart
Especially during this Mother's and Father's Day