The first view,
magnificent glistening sun rising,
glowing moon setting
so heartwarming.
The warmth to the soul
yet thrill that it brings,
will always linger lovingly
as mistletoe would bring in.
Evening follows,
a crisp breeze to the air,
stars and moon flying high.
Seasons will continue
rain, sleet, snow and sun again,
a humbling harmony that has no end.
Time does though pass
known even by fools,
the crisp air now damp
as heaviness of old wet shoes.
The sun now hazy,
conforming clouds building,
bringing vision of a bat
if eyes still open.
Warming hearts now aching,
ground beneath quaking,
souls grudgingly gaping.
Malcontent magnificence
shows its face,
with all its beauty and grace,
marching to its ultimate end,
once again.
though pen whispers its words,
even echoes perceive its poignant allure,
beyond the scratched surface, it breathes deep,
percolating the senses with its aura—
sniffed as the fragrance of rose.
in thought’s depths nib probes,
to uncover the truth hidden in words—
splashed on the parchment of beasts,
gleaming like stars through the night’s dark sky.
it lifts chaff from the winnowed grains,
to plant in great minds the beauty that grows,
and gleams in billowing beacons as hope despite gloom,
winning hearts, garnering accolades in droves.
still it purifies ponderings and erases errors—
not with force but with subtlety
of persuasion, illumination, and quiet candour—
to rejuvenate and kindle weary souls.
You are the warmth of the summer sun
That makes me long for distant shores
On a rainy day
You are the gentle breeze that bathes my face
At the end of winter when spring flowers
Come out to play
You are the magnificence of the elusive moon
That bids farewell to a day of joy
And renders me whole
You are the sweetness of a sculptured rose
Whose fragrance assails my being
And soothes my soul
the reds and purples of the sky have never looked as pretty
Charlotte stopped paddling to breathe in God’s beauty
He had outdone himself on today’s sunrise landscape
Colors straight from heaven, she imagined, it was inspiring
Her kayak stayed still, waiting patiently for her next move
the air was crisp and inviting this morning, walking her up
her heart gave a quick jump of excitement,
she was thrilled to be here, surrounded by this magnificence
Thank you God, she said, silently, as the others arrived
it is safer to travel in a group, yet she loved her solitude
today’s journey would be a meditation and an appreciation
Charlotte began greeting the others with nods
No one spoke, feeling reverent and hopeful.
This journey would revitalize and rejuvenate.
They were giving each other happy smiles
Ready, eager, and hopeful for a terrific trip.
tranquil in the woods
a cool gentle breeze sweeps through
the sun takes a sink
silence in the trees
the sun takes a final bow
the moon takes the stage
stars light up the sky
embellishing the night sheet
jewels from afar
the trees are asleep
a serene aura disbands
tenderness of time
deep is in control
the unseen patrol
May 27, 2023.
The splendor of the blooming flower
on the lips of the unfurling bud
radiates glamour in the frame of charisma,
suspended on the wall.
I float in the air of fascination
to the magnetic meadow of Mona Lisa,
as the sensuous force enthralling,
unveils time-transcending beauty of woman.
Nothing lies between Eve and you,
when you’re in my vision suffused
with the radiance of rainbow allure,
shimmering with the enigmatic smile.
The spectacular still life icon,
created by the painter supreme,
activates the sense of awe in me
with the perpetual attraction.
The aura of exquisite brilliance exudes
in the masterpiece of superb living art.
The metaphor of her persistent appeal
defines women’s mesmeric magnificence.
____________
May 3, 2023
For A Brian Strand Premiere No, 1213 Contest
While Listening to Yo Yo Ma ***
,(Performing Bach’s “Unaccompanied Cello Suite 1 in G Major”) ————-
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Metamorphosis —
Spires —
The blood swift
through my heart
becomes rivers — rushing,
Currents to places not of this earth.
Thoughts become
the skies of continuing horizons
and variable light.
My nerves exclaim
Wonder
At my stillness
While listening to such
Magnificence.
But,no, not still at all.
The music has launched
travels within.
I lie tuned
in a sculpted Immensity.
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(c) sally young Eslinger 10/12/21
in the simple vase
magnificence explicit
perfume of flowers
daydreaming
lost gazing in the magnificence of the sky
do I belong in this astral plane
hard not to go insane
not a huge fan of the peppermint candy cane
they done went and cloned our fruit and grain
now you'll have to go to the doctor
because you done fell ill
send you to the pharmacist
they hand you a bunch of pills
stay aware of the side effects
you gotta mic check the das efx
not a whole lot of sugar in the cereal Chex
Meth and Rae lyrically kill it in Meth verse Chef
fork in the road deter turning right or left
the fundamental goal is to prosper
spread righteousness and maintain
looking through the window pane
hard not to go insane
am I on the right astral plane
lost gazing in the magnificence of the sky
daydreaming
Radiating divine magnificence*
God shines in His holy iridescence
Omnipotent midst warm omnipresence
Enclosing me around His love’s pure sense.
Christ’s mercy grants grace of pardon license
Exuding blissful peace-effervescence
Along assurance of deceit’s absence
Bracing my faith’s service of sweet incense.
*Psalm 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
January 7, 2020
1st place, "First Time Here - Any Monorhyme" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by William Kekaula; judged on 1/15/2020.
Midst October magnificence of Autumn's glowing radiance
My tropical country is blessed* by God with monsoon rain showers
Assuring great Yuletide season’s bountiful extravagance
Through National Quality and Productivity Month powers.
My tropical country is blessed by God with monsoon rain showers
Enforcing Health Education and Food Safety Awareness weeks…
Through National Quality and Productivity Month powers,
Universal Children and National Teachers’ Days reach feast-peaks.
Enforcing Health Education and Food Safety Awareness weeks
Assuring great Yuletide season’s bountiful extravagance
Universal Children and National Teachers’ Days reach feast-peaks
Midst October magnificence of Autumn's glowing radiance.
*Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.
October 11, 2019
Blonde
Brunette
Redhead
Highlights
Lowlights
No lights
Long
Short
Shorter
Shortest
I have been a changeling all my life
Seeing myself through a monster’s eyes
Staring at my hazel orbs, wondering each year
Why I do not look like my twelve-year-old self
My magnificence hidden from
the others
Blonde
Brunette
Redhead
Highlights
Lowlights
No lights
Long
Short
Shorter
Shortest
Smaller every minute
My magnificence safely squirreled away
Blessed season of Fall bursts with beauty
Exposing color-changes’ divergence
Accentuating air of serenity
Upheld by God’s glorious* magnificence!
Testifying nature’s great variety
Inspiring creativity’s influence
Fall’s radiance shines midst gloom’s obscurity
Upstaging Summer heat’s oppressive sense
Leading toward triumph’s progress-bounty!
Fiery glow over boredom’s prevalence
Autumn shows grand life stage reality
Lifting our spirits from failures’ despondence
Letting us learn truths on humility!
*Psalm 145:5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy (LORD's) majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
September 10, 2018
4th Place, "Beautiful fall" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by John Hamilton; judged on 9/14/2018.
The dawn wakes and feels the breeze
of the blooming Lilac trees-
Tangerine skies streak the west
with charm in a Blue Jay’s nest.
The immense mount speaks of might
and graces us with splendor-
Under this moonlit Spring night
the stardust does surrender.
7 syllables in each line
56 syllables total
howmanysyllables.com
May 28, 2018
Peach colored clouds, were scrolled across the sky
The mountain was fading into twilight
I crossed the bridge where water was calm and I saw birds fly
Underneath the half-moon already shining for the night
The air was perfect, calm, cool and completely still
As the sunset reflected colors, in every direction
With magnificence guiding me back to the hill
Scenic memories now in my mind, a reflection
Heidi Sands
9/27/17
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