Long Uprightness Poems

Rejection Slips 2

The Shape of Mourning
by Michael R. Burch
 
The shape of mourning
is an oiled creel
shining with unuse,
 
the bolt of cold steel
on a locker
shielding memory,

the monthly penance
of flowers,
the annual wake,
 
the face in the...

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Lozenge
by Michael R. Burch

When I was closest to love, it did not seem
real at all, but a thing of such tenuous sweetness
it might dissolve in my mouth
like a lozenge of sugar.

When I held you in...

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Prose Poems II
by Michael R. Burch

These are prose poems (is that an oxymoron?) and experimental poems...



briefling
by Michael R. Burch

manishatched, hopsintotheMix, cavorts, hassex (quick!, spawnanewBrood!); then, likeamayfly, he’s suddenly gone: plantfood.



bachelorhoodwinked
by Michael R. Burch

u are charming...

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June 9 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Psalms 92-97

Key Verse – Psalm 92:1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most...

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May 8 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Job 1-3

Key Verse – Job 1:8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the...

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January 13 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Genesis 37-39

Key Verse – Genesis 39:23 … The LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.

LORD GOD, YOU ARE...

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March 21 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on 1Samuel 29-31

Key Verse –1Samuel 30:8 And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him,...

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The Hawaiianism of Ho'oponopono

A word, astir, in undulating waves surges and awash a clear open black shoreline of Hawaii nei, as it recedes in cycles dashing back...

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My backslidden soul*, you were converted by GOD’s Word
As shown by your divine growth and testimony ’s record,
But you departed away from that great spiritual cord
Broken by worldly financial and material sword.
Turn to God Who...

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June 12 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Psalms 107-110

Key Verse – Psalm 107:1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

LORD GOD, YOU ARE MY...

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A passing by spirit caught hold of the one, who looked down upon her. For the haughty would not pardon mistakes. She was merciless and never understood anything beyond what is correct. 
The passing by...

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Lord, let  my heart  be  directed  in  the  ways   that  You have  laid  before me.    May  my  
strength ...

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Your Word assures me Your salvation
…Affirming Your power of regeneration
…Asserting Your work of redemption
…Awakening with Your miracle of new creation.
My God, fire me up through Your Word for my transformation!

Your Word reminds me of Your...

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May 17 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Job 33-35

Key Verse – Job 33:4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

LORD GOD, YOU ARE...

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July 11 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Isaiah 26-29

Key Verse – Isaiah 26:4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.

LORD GOD, YOU ARE MY EVERLASTING...

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My soul cries unto the Lord my God
this is my plea from this old heart
confessing that no one's righteous
our enemy pursues me by deadly dart

Fainting within me all my hope
remember your times from of old
meditate...

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June 25, 2023 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Proverbs 13-16

Key Verse – Proverbs 14:2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

LORD...

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Oh , servant of God          hear my voice
my purchase price      was to set you free
it was to you   ...

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Mothers, We Salute You for Your:

Affirmation of God’s compassion through Your loving ways
Best to bring out the beauty from us by the Lord’s grace
Care with courage-cheerfulness midst crises’ rays
Dedication to do your duties’ demands despite...

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Father,* I Salute You for Your:

Affirmation of God’s presence thru your fatherly ways
Best to bring out the utmost from me by the Lord’s grace
Care with courage-cheerfulness midst crises’ rays
Dedication to do your duties’ demands despite...

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10/13/12
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God’s Faithfulness

Faithfulness is everything to God
He promises those that are faithful to Him
And His laws—eternal life and happiness

When God commanded Hosea to marry a prostitute,
He was teaching Hosea the process of restoration
Hosea was to be...

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June 29 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Proverbs 29-31

Key Verse – Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 

LORD GOD,...

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CELESTIAL GOVERNANCE(Welcome Home):

Welcome Home...!
At this sublimely beautiful moment.
My world is a celestial place,
That divinely operates.
It's my Empire and I'm it's ruler.
I create my own systems,
Of which no one can condemn.
My governance don't discriminate,
Where as it...

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Tomorrow’s history makers
Future record breakers
Are the infants of this day
They should be taught well
In order to lead the way

They should be taken forward
In the fear of God 
By the responsible one’s above them
Ye parents, guardians...

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An interesting occurrence begins in a bag of one kilo of frozen peas. Not in a bag of peanuts. Nor in a packet of crisps or chips. Chipolatas agree with this but the soda water...

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