Since hibiscus is Rose of Sharon...
Hear these hibiscus hymns
reverberating the Saviour
as the Rose of Sharon*
and the Lily of the valleys
with good news of grace
bringing peace and hope
With this psalm of compassion
God heals woes and sorrows
for bright tomorrows, vibrantly awesome
vanquishing pain, frustration, angst
toward triumphant caring.
Amidst song of praise
exalting life-Source
with music of gratitude
I thank His lovingkindness
ceaselessly prevailing, reigning over grief
comforting every distressed soul.
Let hibiscus hymns linger
to echo cheerful wondrous hope
spreading bliss to all
with joy's delight.
*Song of Solomon 2:1 KJV "I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys."
July 25, 2026
4th place, "Hymn of the Heart" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Hiya Sharma; judged on 8/1/2026
Abiding in God-granted freedom of gracious zest
Blessed to enjoy independence while fulfilling roles with all the best
Committed am I to testify of writing privileges against expression-test
Driven by gratitude in triumphantly soaring toward creative functionality crest!
Ever-upheld by God-given nation’s sovereignty fought through heroic deed
Freed from conquering skepticism due to doubts, unbelief, dogma of false creed
Geared am I to continue championing freedom of expression with responsibility indeed
Hoisted for truth-prevalence... subduing deceit, hypocrisy and folly midst fake news’ breed!
Inspired with history’s lessons for freedom-fight
Justice and fairness I strive to expose along my faith's publication plight
Kindled with lovingkindness, mercy and peace in declaring the Lord’s goodness-might
Leading toward my personal liberation against destructive biases of human nature’ blight!
Yours is written by love only a Mom can reveal
Thanks for engraving such in my heart
Always reminding me of your awesome presence…
Oh, I dearly miss you.
With gratitude, I wear your handwriting
Ceaselessly showing your trademark of care
Keeping me mindful now of my motherly roles…
Oh, I long for your counsel.
Nostalgic, never can I resist the bursting scenes
of your teaching pursuit-tenacity as you made me write the ABC
midst the gripping tenderness of your directive hand...
Oh, I can't forget your unique way of editing my essays...
Mother, thanks for letting me wear your handwriting
manifesting your elegant cursive style
while I carry on the legacy of your compassionate* expression
devoid of artificial intelligence-stain along authentic impartation of lovingkindness.
*Isaiah 49:15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I (God) not forget thee.
April 25, 2026
Honorable Mention, "Romanticize the Pulse" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Ink Empress; judged on 5/5/2026
Loaded with
lovingkindness…
love of the
Lord
leads yon
liberty in
lifting-up
lives toward
lightheartedness
lavished by lively peace.
Blessed well-being is God's gift indeed
Loaded with good health midst Scriptural creed
Established upon faith's seed that meets spiritual need
Settled for gracious and lovingkindness' breed
Strengthened by caring and sharing functional deed
Empowered to do best, conquering selfish greed
Driven to live well upon temperance; against gloom---verily freed.
Now, start the New Year with the Lord's nurture
Exercising trust along prayerful posture
Watered with hope, refreshed with cheerful air toward sharing gesture.
Stay in divine sunlight of goodness delight
Turn to the Almighty's direction that is always right
Acknowledge His presence around His fellowship day and night
Rest in His mercy, miracle and might
Today, be a winner for wellness-flight.
Line of inquiry:
“In-form polarities merge in the heart
One that became two becomes one again
Breath by breath feeling bliss ignition start
God’s grace in-pours as we dance in the rain.” By Unseeking Seeker
I admit my ignorance
along sovereign omniscience...
as heart confesses skepticism
midst unbelief's attack
on two-flesh-becomes one...
Since despite exhortation to open heart again
human nature struggles
carnality persists with lustful enticement
wrestling against my conscience
conquering will to defy
romantic exuberance
due to adversaries' allurements...
until guilt succumbs toward
submission and surrender-bliss~~~
Now, I know along lovingkindness forbearance
that God's nay is His blest yea
for my triumphant best upon His compassion's zest...
Indeed, joy reigns when we care and share
as peace prevails when we reach-out without doubt and pout.
My Lord and my God,
Do not turn away from me;
Do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
I have grieved You time and again,
And in full knowledge,
I have chosen the path of bitterness and wrath.
But You, O Lord, are not like me—
You are slow to anger, rich in mercy,
Overflowing with steadfast love.
So I fall at Your feet,
Appealing to Your compassion.
You were ready to deliver me from evil,
Yet I walked willingly into the shadows.
You filled my cup with lovingkindness,
But I drank instead of hatred.
All day I wrestle with this thought:
“Surely, You have withdrawn Your Spirit from me.”
Why else would my soul groan in anguish?
How could Your holiness dwell
In one so defiled?
Yet even now, if You still hear me,
O God of my salvation,
Do not be silent.
Speak again to my soul.
Restore me by Your grace.
Renew a right spirit within me.
Born with a bend to stray away
Deliverance, Lord I need it!
My hope’s in God for each new day
Unfailing love, Lord I see it!
My strength alone, insufficient!
Lord, for help, today I plead it!
Knowing you’re my “all sufficient”
Unfailing love, Lord I see it!
Falling often, so prone to sin
You call to me, “Just release it!”
Repentance brings new peace within
Unfailing love, Lord I see it!
New mercies, every morning come
Lovingkindness, you reveal it!
As faithful as the rising sun
Unfailing love, Lord I see it!
My Lord, your love; it cannot fail!
Boundless grace, I can’t conceive it!
The gift of gifts to us prevails
Unfailing love, Lord I see it!
Oh God, most high, Creator of heaven and earth; be near to me, thy servant and humble child.
For the enemy gathers round about me to bring me to despair; whispering lies into my ears and fear into my bones.
Yea, the wicked one and his servants do wish to bring thy children low and to pluck them from your strong arms.
But Thou, oh God, are faithful, an ever present defender and protector of those who love you.
No evil can stand in your presence; nor take those who find refuge in your arms.
Let not my heart be troubled, for thou art my strong tower and shield!
Thy power is everlasting: Thy word is eternal.
In thy grace and lovingkindness thou hast bestowed thy power to the children of your heart, that we might stand against all our enemies.
When the enemy whispers lies, Bring thy truth to my mind.
For no deceit shall confuse my understanding, no falsehood shall cause me to fall away from my Father, my God!
Thy love and forgiveness hast set my feet on the right path and I will not stray.
A grateful and obedient heart shall I give to thee, my Heavenly Father; For thy love hast made me whole!
"Thirsty and parch earth, opens its gateways to cool rain, bringing utter silence awe and relief as the rain leaves behind a radiant arch of colors." Quote by poet
A breeze swirls a pleasant morning insane
scent announces incessant oncoming .
lovingkindness of ethereal rain,
rinse out and cool the parched earth stress being.
Utter silence sun stairway did bestow,
spring idyllic day of earth rhythmic dance.
A garden's heart breathing anew rainbow.
God's faithful vow of soulful dalliance.
She would lift them to the Father
And peace like showers rained.
She would serve a cup of water
And lovingkindness sang refrains.
Her hands would summon Heaven
And our Lord would heed her pleas.
Her heart was free of leaven
As she tarried on her knees.
How many lives and hearts
Were saved by Mother’s hands?
We see fragments, little parts;
The whole God understands.
Though small and weathered be;
Her hands were great and mighty!
Not for what they held you see,
But the petitions raised for thee!
Hands that fed us and corrected
They taught us to “believe!”
Oh the crowns, when resurrected
That her hands there did receive.
God knew and knows her hands.
He held and holds them tight
While He gestures to His lambs,
Come join us in the Light.
E is for Everlasting “But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children." (Psalm 103:17) NASB
A is for ABBA “And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, ‘Abba, Father!’” (Galatians 4:6) ESV
S is for Savior “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” (1John 2:2) NIV
T is for Trust “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) KJV
E is tor Eternity “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has Eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” (John 5:24) ESV
R is for Resurrection “Jesus said unto her, (and us) I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?” (John 11:25-26) KJV
When prostrate down before Thee,
Laid low in earnest prayer;
Thy hand doth there attend me,
And you assure me; “I am there.”
When reaching up to Thee,
Hands high in fervent prayer;
Thy gaze doth overwhelm me,
And your Light says: “I am there.”
When still, eyes closed before Thee,
Heart hushed in reverent prayer;
Thy Spirit doth transport me,
And your love says: “I am there.”
When walking daily with Thee,
Steps set in whispered prayer;
Thy ear doth there receive me,
And your Word says: “I am there.”
When sitting silent with Thee,
Thoughts turn to answered prayer;
Thy lovingkindness covers me,
And your touch says: “I am there.”
When sick and low before Thee,
Words weighted down in prayer;
Thy mercy doth restore me,
And your grace says: “I am there.”
When in death, I’m laid before Thee,
In a blink, I’ll rise in prayer;
Thy faithfulness hath held me,
And finally home, I will be there.
"The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you."
~ Jeremiah 31:3 (NKJV) (The Holy Bible)
Lasting love from above
was seen on the Cross
Jesus died, crucified
Love note sent across
Forgiven, I'm driven
to share lasting joy
Sin and doubt blotted out
Peace none can destroy
Broadcasting faith lasting
I am God's child now
He is mine, love divine
Mercy on my brow
Lasting hope helps me cope
He's my strong refuge
Lasting peace, troubles* cease
Bathed in grace deluge
*troubled heart
15th March 2023
Have mercy upon me O God sorry!
according to thy lovingkindness according
unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin
For I acknowledge my transgression and my sin is ever before me
But my Lord against thee and thee only have I sinned
correct? and done this evil in your sight right that thy mightest be justified
when thou speaketh and be clear when you judgest me right?Well
I will make my statement clear this is my testimony Behold!
I was shapen in iniquity and in sin did my mother conceive me
Behold thou desirest truth in the inward parts and in the hidden part of me
thou shall make me to know wisdom make me to know joy and gladness
So I can create and you can create in me a clean heart O God and renew a right
spirit within me
Please!
My Nightlife Prayer before leaving my house every time
From ten years old to today a shared emotion
Created in the Truth.
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