Man of honor midst meekness' valor
Young-looking always yon aging ardor...
Dear Father fulfills life-building zest
Enabling each family member to do fullest best
Anchoring home very well along God's love and grace
Rearing and nurturing us, his children for triumph's race...
Father with integrity's glow radiates against hopelessness' attack
Allowing his cheerful spirit to pervade, prevailing upon serenity's pack
Training us for victorious achievements with supplication and prayer-aid
Hoisting our faith toward trust in the Lord, defying doubts of skeptical raid...
Ever-living in my heart, his legacy does reign, influencing my reaching-out flight
Reverberating his ministerial accomplishments I yearn to extend with grateful delight.
Dedicated to my ever-dearest Daddy; and likewise to my spiritual father, my Pastor.
Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
June 1, 2026
3rd place, "Father" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 6/20/2026
Living long with gratitude mirth
my heart prays to abide in God against hope's dearth
sharing warm bond with family of loving worth
enjoying home-paradise in our heaven on earth
while serving upon ministerial fortress-berth...
Indeed, longevity as gift of the Lord by His grace
is a blessing against rigorous survival race*
since it shows divine mercy with compassion ways
propelling faith in persevering along worshipful praise
while delighting in life of triumphant, vibrant and radiant days.
*Hebrews 12:1-2 12 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
May 21, 2026
Honorable Mention, "1483" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 6/26/2026
Midst nostalgic bliss yon reminiscence fervor
my mind does savor young love-thrills from heart's abyss
as throw-back endeavor re-creates love story I can't miss...
though we must choose academic aegis over infatuation's favor.
You and I forged our partnership with promises of "forever-we-are-one" creed
and constant letters of endearment midst caring deed brightened our relationship
yet, our parents' lead and family's breed prevailed along their wise workmanship...
so we yielded to their stewardship, assured of "let's wait for right time indeed."
Our separation with cooling-off strain was inevitable
since struggles so undeniable burst along agonizing pain
yet goals of attainable stature stood upon priorities' terrain...
driving us with faith's gain to conquer teen-age feelings fiercely insurmountable.
Now, I am thankful that it was and is best that we have separated ways
as we pursued our individual race toward triumphant crest
each at our own pace, both of us freely soared upward maturity zest...
allowing us to see each other blest; you with your family; me in God's ministerial grace.
As hostages to fortune, our crippled hands can’t share kind gesture
Neither help nor usher others toward greener pasture.
Our covetous hearts that are fortune-hostages never spend for charity with bliss
Bound by carnality of selfishness from greediness' abyss.
Held hostage by fortune, we are the arrogant competing vainly with the haughty
Trampling essence of humility while defying authority.
Imprisoned with earthly fortune, our minds neglect divine wisdom
Blind to the need of contributing to advance heavenly kingdom.
Confessing personal cravings for wealthy fortune-settlement
Our repentant souls now seek the Lord for contentment and fulfillment.
As heirs of God-given treasures, we strive for responsible stewardship
Triumphant to use fortune while engaging in ministerial partnership.
Gratefully praising the Almighty for endowed fortune, verily blest
Our spirits, freed from love-of-money bondage, live today with divine kindness-zest.
Give me the ministerial seat
I labored months to breed kings,
Fingers cramped to feed queens,
With a long list of wishes to fulfill.
Give me the ministerial seat
I wept in secret,
And smiled with no morsel in my belly.
I became all— even god.
Give me the ministerial seat
I toiled the ground to bear fruit,
Nourishment I only glimpsed,
Never tasting its flavorful essence.
Give me the ministerial seat
I carried their pains and struggles,
Even on days we fed only on tales,
Wishing the night would last forever.
Give me the ministerial seat
Life is measured in miles,
But I have walked a lifetime in pain,
Their faces— my only source of joy.
Give me the ministerial seat
For I am Woman.
What matters most to me
is to recognize that I am “made
in God’s image” and as such, I realize
the need to live according to His design
for my existence, thus: here am I with all:
my heart grateful to the Almighty
for His breath bestowed
my soul blissful in praising the Lord
for life everlasting endowed…
my faith clinging toward glorious
heavenly exaltation of His name forever
my hope cleaving to divine
assurance of dying never…
my body anticipating to be transformed
to a glorified personality, always radiant
my spirit revived for immortal exuberance
exuding triumph so vibrant…
my commitment for reaching-out passion to be
rewarded along the Master’s compassion
my devotion to ministerial endeavours
commended with accomplished mission…
my family worshipping together midst loving partnership
wrought by the Saviour’s relationship
my GOD leading me as I enjoy His fellowship
while He blesses my faithful stewardship.
So grateful for waking up each morning
A grand new day is God’s wonderful blessing
For the songs of birds and nature’s beauty at sunrise
I hear and see them again with renewed strength
Oh, what a marvelous God’s gifts and surprise!
So thankful for my family and friends around
Who’re ambassadors of God’s love--always astound
For the care, inspirations and challenges they give
I’ve grown, nurtured and learned a lot of things,
Oh, they’re the reasons why I joyfully live!
Grateful for my profession to help my family, myself and others
Priceless ministerial vocation from God our Almighty Father.
Believing that I'm entrusted by God with precious moments it's my prayer that I'll optimize time* with my:
...heart grateful to the Almighty
for His breath bestowed
...soul blissful in praising the Lord
midst life everlasting
...faith clinging to divine hand
in making a difference on earth
...hope beaming with gracious
assurance for a heavenly home
...body of healthy well-being
and personality, always radiant
...spirit revived to serve
exuding praise-filled mirth
...commitment for reaching-out
passion toward sharing peace
...devotion to ministerial endeavors
fulfilled with kindness-zeal
...family united against distance
midst loving partnership
...GOD embracing me while
meeting in prayer.
*Ecclesiastes 3:11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
September 25, 2024
Honorable Mention, "John Denver" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Anthony Biaanco; judged on 2/14/2025
April 6 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on 2Samuel 8-11
Key Verse – 2Samuel 8:6 … And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
PRAISE BE TO GOD WHO PRESERVES US
Praise be to God for preserving us:
Sealing our souls with salvation-seal
Shielding our service from spoilage
Smiting our sin of selfishness
Supporting our spiritual supplication
Showering our satisfaction with sufficiency
2Samuel 9:3 Praise be to the Lord Who shows
His kindness to us by His:
Mercy to our prayers
Miracles for our plight
Molding for our personality
Mighty moves in our problems
Ministerial moments proving His presence
2Samuel 10:12 Praise be to the Saviour for
always doing what is good to:
Reveal His righteousness
Reward His reapers
Reinforce His resurrection
Revive His ransomed
Rejuvenate His rejoicing redeemed
2Samuel 11:27 Praise be to the Almighty Who
rebukes us in displeasing Him that:
Demands repentance
Damages reputation
Delays restoration
Destroys relationship
Delivers reproach. Amen!
April 6, 2024
God’s favour--- such is appreciation’s best
Indeed my heart’s desire*, making me blest
Earnest midst joy, filled with compassion’s glow
Marked by forgiveness of confessed guilt-pest.
The Lord’s approval conquers every woe
Since it presses me for my faith to grow
Cheering toward triumphant reaching-out
While sharing His love along peaceful flow.
Inspired to pursue ministerial route
With fellowship of appreciation-shout
Keeps me radiating a vibrant face
Vanquishing doubt, and overcoming pout.
With commendation I receive by grace
My soul exclaims thanksgiving in life’s race
Exhorting others to walk in the light
Marked by kindness upon compassion’s brace.
Cherishing victory in prayer-plight
My spirit praises the Saviour so right
For He has lifted me up from pain’s test…
Now, I express appreciation delight.
*Psalms 37:4 - Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
March 20, 2023
2nd place, "Appreciation, Anger, Air, Angelic- Based Quotations" Poetry Writing Contest; Sponsored by Sotto Poet; judged on 3/27/2024
February 8 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Leviticus 22-23
Key Verse – Leviticus 22:32 Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you.
PRAISE BE TO GOD WHO HALLOWS US
Praise be to God for hallowing us from:
Blemishes of sinfulness
Blindness of selfishness
Brokenness of shame
Barrenness of suffering
Bruises of sarcasm
Beliefs of skepticism
Binding of sorrow
Leviticus 23:13 Praise be to the Lord Who provides
for our sweet-savoured offerings unto Him so:
Generously bountiful with bonuses
Graciously blessed against blight
Grandly beauteous by His bestowment
Greatly beneficial toward life-building
Gladly branded as best
Leviticus 23:40 Praise be to the Saviour Who wants us
to rejoice before Him since we are:
Adopted as His own children
Accepted in His sanctified congregation
Approved for His service-consecration
Allowed in His ministerial cooperation
Assured of His heavenly calling. Amen!
February 8, 2024
"He (GOD) hath made every thing beautiful in his time..." Ecclesiastes 3:11 of the King James Bible
Beautiful life indeed precious
packed with love and care, so gracious
my heart exclaims glad gratitude…
seeking God for blessings’ magnitude.
Beautiful chance of victory
conquering bitterness' fury
I seek peaceful joy's certitude…
praising God for peaceful solitude.
Beautiful gain for work's hardship
revealing earnest stewardship
faith helps transform my attitude…
exalting God for braced fortitude.
Beautiful bliss midst contentment
for ministerial engagement
my soul needs divine rectitude…
trusting God for shielding beatitude.
Beautiful heart with kindness-zeal
bears fruits along prayerful seal
stretch my reaching-out altitude
thanking God for His love’s latitude.
August 23, 2023
2nd place, "Beautiful or Broken Words" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 8/26/2023.
Nostalgic angst…
keeps on gripping my soul
while apprehended by the question:
"Why are we here?"
Yes, I confess that my soul repents
for wasted opportunities and chances I missed
toward functional learning
along healthy vibrant well-being...
Yet flash back scenes
eventually make themselves vivid
while presenting significant persons
though I neglected, but have helped shape
my personhood to become who am I today...
Throwback episodes
now linger while my heart strives
to be conquered with joyful reminiscences
each striving to a show a precious memento
that I am here for a purpose: to be a blessing to others...
Reflecting on catching up-pursuits
I must move on triumphantly
as faith* in the Lord empowers me
for meaningful ministerial path of reaching-out
marked by great encounters beyond mere survival.
*Romans 5:1 “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
August 12, 2023
1st place, "Why are we here" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker; judged 8/20/2023
"In the misty corridors of the soul"
Sublime glow glitters from heavenly pole
Radiating jubilant hope-filled light
To exude warmth for blest reaching-out role.
With triumphant heart of sharing delight
Revived soul now readies toward faith flight
Exalting God for His abundant grace
Smiting gloom in response to earnest plight.
Midst spiritual zest propped by valiant brace
Grateful soul continues to run life’s race
Persistent in conquering grievous pain
Strengthened with ministerial divine rays.
Victoriously treading steward’s terrain
Vibrant soul* spreads love along cheerful gain
Praising the Lord for life, wondrously whole
Since He is the Almighty Who does reign.
*Luke 1:46 ... My soul doth magnify the Lord.
July 8, 2013
1st place, "Choose A Line" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 7/10/2023.
I thank God for contentment* bliss
Grace-filled that my heart cannot miss
Marked with great satisfaction gain
Glowing along service-terrain.
Contentment bliss shows soul that’s blest
Genuine gladness to share with zest
Devoid of greedy selfish blight
Midst true satisfaction delight.
Praying that contentment bliss reigns
My faith must smite jealousy strains
While in good works I do abound
Standing upon Christ’s kindness-ground.
Aware of contentment bliss price
Saviour’s love and mercy suffice
My goal is to triumph with peace
Reaching-out defying doubts’ crease.
Along contentment bliss posture
Toward ministerial venture
My spirit basks in glad worship
Around Almighty’s fellowship.
*1Timothy 6:6, 11 But godliness with contentment is great gain… O man of God… follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
May 2, 2023
2nd place, "UP TO 20 LINES" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Sotto Poet; judged on 5/2/2023.
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