A jaunt into the mouth of feral woods
to grow the most intimate connection.
Eldritch whispers through the trees,
let’s scare the boys with our smile.
To grow the most intimate connection,
fall upon the sword of a diamond mess.
Let’s scare the boys with our smile,
cat-calling and out of control tweaking.
Fall upon the sword of a diamond mess,
crystals just sparkle brighter broken.
Cat-calling and out of control tweaking,
this will be an hour to remember.
Crystals just sparkle brighter broken,
imperfection magnifies the prism.
This will be an hour to remember,
buckle up and get ready to ride.
Imperfection magnifies the prism,
eldritch whispers through the trees.
Buckle up and get ready to ride,
a jaunt into the mouth of feral woods.
Categories:
magnifies, emotions, magic, nature,
Form: Pantoum
“The fervent garden grieves as the frail flowers called love
enwrap the shards of broken heart” – Quote by poet
The rhapsody of rainbow morphs into morose mélange,
bleeding colors bleached from the twilight zone clouds
that rainstorm daubs as blemish on dilapidated essence
when the shades of grey paint the frayed linen of love.
The requiem of roses resonates in melancholic medley,
the petals pine for dripping tear drops of mourning dew,
desiccating in somber sunshine in the deserted mind,
while the fallen flowers make frail bouquet of passion.
Cacophony encapsulated in the cauldron of mute melody,
chaotic symphony dismantles on the discord waves of desire.
Strained smiles sneer the scarred scenario of the senile life,
music turns to convoluted noise echoed by the battered soul.
As you drift away blowing a devastating storm of apathy,
my fervor is fragmented to lie in the debris of ecstasy.
The lattice of life seen through the languid cynic lens
magnifies into the crooked contortion of decrepit heart.
Categories:
magnifies, heartbreak,
Form: Free verse
You leave the safety
of your front gate
and enter into fear.
The early morning quiet
magnifies your every movement
into a noise - footsteps,
breath, the sound
of arms scraping
against a coat.
You don't want
to be heard.
There is nothing
to hold onto
in this ocean of streets,
houses and motorcars.
The world is bottomless
and beneath your feet
there is terror.
You are now
too far out.
You try and hold
your breath
as you begin
to feel the panic grip.
The mind thrashes
in a pointless effort
to surface but you
are too deep.
A scream gets stuck
in your throat.
Somehow you survive,
get washed up
feeling wrung out
and alone
on the shores
of yourself.
Beached between
guilt and shame,
you hide
in that familiar place
you keep coming back to,
time and time again.
Categories:
magnifies, anxiety, fear,
Form: Free verse
miracles move mysteriously
midst faith's momentum...
my life of mirth against misery
molded by God* so mighty
marked with His wondrous mercy
magnifies such marvel
*Psalm 77:14 - Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.
February 17, 2025
8th place, "YOUR CHOICE O" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 4/15/2025
Categories:
magnifies, appreciation, blessing, christian, encouraging,
Form: Alliteration
Rhapsody of rainbow
morphs melted
into morose mélange,
scattered in sullen sky.
Bleeding colors bleached
from twilight cloud
ruinous rainstorm daubs
as derelict blemish
on abandoned shards
of broken heart.
Shades of blue
permeate pining
frayed linen
of lost love.
Requiem of roses
resonates profound
in melancholic concerto.
Drooping petals languish
for dripping tear drops
of mourning dew,
desiccating dismayed
in somber sunshine
in deserted mind,
where for bracing
cold desolate stone
fallen flowers
make bouquet
for deceased passion.
Cacophony capsuled
in suffusing cauldron
of mute melody,
lost in tempestuous sea
of incongruent tune,
chaotic symphony
dismantles harmony
on discordant waves.
Synthetic smiles sneer
scarred scenario
of lonesome life.
Sanguine songs turn
to convoluted noise,
echoing in solemn soul.
Lattice of life
seen through
languid cynic lens
magnifies mystified
into crooked contortion
of eschewed essence.
Categories:
magnifies, analogy, heartbroken, lost love,
Form: Free verse
Ploughing of resources
Amazes the universe
Should have been done
Scattering of the clouds
Magnifies the sky
Should have been noticed,
The soul,
It is the way
That showed the world
A sweetness of the voice
It is the respect
That amplified the individual
A representation of who you are
The truth,
Movement of the mountain
Shatters the atmosphere
Should have been collected
Sequence of the sea
Formulates the personality
Should have been captured
Once in a lifetime
Categories:
magnifies, adventure, africa, appreciation, blessing,
Form: Free verse
November 16 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Acts 11-13
Key Verse – Acts 11:23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR EXHORTING US
TO CLEAVE UNTO THE LORD
Praise be to God for exhorting us to cleave unto the Lord with His:
Greatness girding us toward godliness
Graciousness gripping us against our grief
Goodness governing us midst His generosity
Gladness glowing around us along His gentleness
Guidance granting us Gospel-goaded greeting against gloom
Acts 12:5 Praise be to the Lord for making us
persist in prayer that:
Moves by His might
Manifests His majesty
Multiplies His miracles
Magnifies His magnificence
Meets us with His mercy’s marvels
Acts 13:47 Praise be to the Saviour for
setting us to be a light with Him for our:
Holiness against wickedness
Healing along healthy wellness
Hope toward His heavenly ways
Help since He is our Head worthy to worship
Happiness against hateful and haughty worldliness. Amen!
November 16, 2024
Categories:
magnifies, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Alliteration
Who do you often think of?
Is it God? Or is it man?
Should I think of God?
That is a funny question
Should your problems be of God’s?
Or should your problems be of man’s?
The higher One?
Or the lower one?
You choose
Set your mind straight
Choose one?
Or choose many?
Serve God?
Or serve man?
God can take you far
Man can lead you to a standstill
God does not stumble you
Man will lead you astray
The roads God leads lead to life
Man’s roads full of gravels and consequences
God edifies
Man magnifies
Full of sorrows?
Or full of sun?
Light?
Or darkness?
The narrow way?
Or the high way - your way?
Be of solutions?
Or be of thorns?
God knows
Categories:
magnifies, faith,
Form: Free verse
Typecast pivot rips past apart
Scars inflicted by the furnace
Scatter derma with war stars
Astronomy faraway magnifies
Little shards of light filaments
Filtered shadow breaks brittle
Tucked amongst terra, tubers
Crowd needy until seeker turns
Space ahead academy shunned
Parallel gripped group tightens
Outrage stoops, begger’s plight
Entombed below fossilised earth
Dust skull sockets consumed
Grazing on ash grain garbage
Gamma ray gardener unfazed
Leans into lambent movement
Moonbeam harvest penetrates
Microscopic split creates twins
Mind unbound by tribulations
Scales ether, nova knowledge
Constellation inured in growth
Reaches for chaos, apex prime
Shivers bravely beyond Pluto
Fragility faces future undiluted
First of October
Flying Over
Categories:
magnifies, angel, anger,
Form: Free verse
June 5 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Job 19-21
Key Verse – Job 19:26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.
PRAISE BE TO GOD WHO ASSURES US
THAT WE CAN SEE HIM
Praise be to God for assuring us that we can see Him by His:
Mercy that magnifies Him amidst our miseries
Miracles along His moves so measureless
Might of managing our moments
Message toward meaningful memories
Magnificence above mystical and magical myths
Job 20:29 Praise be to the Lord for appointing us, His people, His heritage:
Nourishing our souls eternally
Nurturing our spirituality earnestly
Negating our sinfulness, endangering
Not negotiating our service of selfish efforts
Nestling our salvation in His sustenance, everlasting
Needing His sanctification for stewardship empowerment
Job 21:22 Praise be to the Saviour for
teaching us His knowledge that:
Offers answers with His truth
Opts for His approval through trust
Opens to us His affirmation during trials
Optimizes His affirmation toward triumph
Organizes our activities against time-testing temptations. Amen!
June 5, 2024
Categories:
magnifies, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Alliteration
Mysteries abound
mesmerizing my
mind with enchantments
midst myriad muse of
mystical moments...
Miracles reign
melt fears as faith
magnifies God's
might with mercy*...
Memories
move hope while
magic glows...
Music
matches...
Mirth!
*Lamentations 3:22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
April 28, 2024
5th place, "No 1306" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 5/3/2024.
Categories:
magnifies, appreciation, blessing, christian, dream,
Form: Diminished Hexaverse
a glass magnifies
small lapdog
butterfly
landing perfectly
on a flat nose
the glass pushes detail
into a wide eye
the picture is a thumbnail
maximum enlargement
knocks over it digital frame
the butterfly
is mottled yellow and brown
a stand-out contrast to
the black nose
a background
is a female hand in mid-flight
we are all caught
Categories:
magnifies, poetry,
Form: Free verse
Sleepless I listen,
a muted winter magnifies
the slightest sound.
Snow falling,
snow walking over snow,
snow speaking -
wordless
as it plays a stringless harp.
Whispers of peace and death,
still night,
an ice sculptured air.
When dawn slips into
its many coated reality,
this silent symphony;
the unread simplicity
of falling snow
will have to bury its tongue.
Categories:
magnifies, poetry,
Form: Free verse
Always Speak The Truth
Never tell a lie, speak the truth
Don't feel shy, speak the truth
Truth is grace, with shining face
Reflects one's glory, fills personality space
Truth is love, truth seed sow
Truth is gold, glitters and glow
Success in truth lies, which touches the skies
In testimony when spoken, it gives surprise
Truth verifies and dignifies, truth testifies and horrifies
Truth magnifies and glorifies, truth surmise and beautifies
Truth is power, odors of flower
Truth is dignity, each minute each hour
Never tell a lie, speak the truth
Don't feel shy, speak the truth
Categories:
magnifies, truth,
Form: Rhyme
I've practiced this moment 10,000 times
It won't go away instead, it magnifies in my mind
Late nights and early mornings... I know them
Working, honing, tweaking, and reworking... I embrace them
Put me in the game, coach
Silly, frivolous activities I have absconded and do abscond
Studying, listening, observing, and preparing are my fun
Battle scars, cuts, bruises, and bumps from practice...
I have them
Dedication, devotion, focus, and Yeoman's work...
I honor them
Put me in the game, coach
This golden moment I've longed to see
A thought, a wish, a goal, a dream is now a reality
Far, far away from before
Now, right now there is a new lore
Put me in coach
I'm ready
Categories:
magnifies, basketball, confidence, dedication, destiny,
Form: Free verse
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