Wren could hardly wait to bring newsy news so new.
Although he knew it might make squirrel feel blue.
Squirrel saw him coming and tried to hide inside the tree.
Feeling powerful, wren gave him the scoop with a tee hee hee.
Prayer Summarization
Miracle Man
3-15-2022
My tomorrow’s are uncharted save by God,
and today a brief moment in His time.
Let this day be spent not behind a facade,
as any mountain placed before me, I climb.
Let today not drown in innuendo, but fact,
not repeating things, thought to be untrue.
Always considering others before I speak or act,
and my thoughts today be centered upon you.
Help me not become engrossed in newsy things,
for most broadcast news only highlights the bad.
Help me find joy in whatever this day brings,
viewing today as my tomorrow’s launchpad.
Amen
Sometimes to make more interesting,
A story being told,
Some folks will try to enhance it,
To make it sound more bold.
Sometimes when we're relating,
An experience one's had,
Certain things are added,
To enhance the good or bad.
Often when retelling,
Some newsy bit of info,
A supposition can slip in.
The story changes, bingo.
Whether to make it exciting,
To help or hinder tried,
It isn't simple embellishment.
The truth is that you lied.
The keyboard is their instrument
A heart aroused warm with desire
Emotions long pent up unvented
Maybe rage set the mouse on fire_
Poetry is their game
Fun played and meters tamed
Creating lines to the click of mouse's beat
A rhythm, oh! so sweet
Delight in every word displayed
Laughter enchants in many ways
Passion and desire light a fire
In the long hours reaches higher
Poetry is their game
Fun played and meters tamed
Creating lines to the click of mouse's beat
A rhythm, oh! so sweet
Newsy items bewtich their mind
Then they entertain some new lines
Clicking of keys, push of a mouse
Laughter and tears bring down the house
Poetry is their game
Fun played and meters tamed
Creating lines to the click of mouse's beat
A rhythm, oh! so sweet
Oooo! poetry
Oooo! poetry
When times make me wary, where do I seek strength to carry
me through? I pray the chaos, loss, and grief won’t tarry
till all are bereft, with nothing of our “normal” left.
God of Grace, please let not our rock of hope be cleft.
When typical closeness isn’t safe, I know loud verboseness
against restrictions won’t banish the moroseness
or ease the burden many experience worldwide.
God’s Word says “PRAY.” I do, each day, that He’ll stem the tide.
When life becomes surreal, what, besides prayer, helps me feel
peaceful—when the world is not on an even keel?
loved--when I can’t be with friends and family?
free—when my tiny corner of the world is all I see?
wind chime music, stately trees, a southerly breeze;
frequent newsy phone chats and drive-by waves that appease;
knowing He’ll “never leave me,”* though pestilence may rage.
assurance that someday His healing hand will turn this page
Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you;
he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Date posted: April 23, 2020
Grace and Solitude Poetry Contest placed 4th
Sponsor: John Hamilton
Songbird singing
Morning lullaby;
Awesome mystery
~~~~~~~~~
Picture portrait
Sexy scenes;
Fiery flowers
~~~~~~~~~
Newsy headlines
Sensational scandal;
Hyper sales count
~~~~~~~~~
Acid rain
Foggy conundrum;
Sick malaise
~~~~~~~~~
Knowing heart
Grief beyond brief;
Defying commotion
~~~~~~~~~
Pain malingers
Salt on wounds;
No escape plan
~~~~~~~~~
Walkway movement
Busy feet dash;
Rushing prescriptions
~~~~~~~~~
Septuagenarian plus
Minding your own soul;
Wonder speaks well
~~~~~~~~~
Sun-drenched rain
Mad concoction;
What else is new?
~~~~~~~~~
Joy sings the blues
Why cannot tell;
Paradoxical
~~~~~~~~~
Feisty neighbour
Too much adrenaline;
Another syndrome
~~~~~~~~~
Shadow play
Bold silhouettes;
Vivid imagery
~~~~~~~~~
Leon Enriquez
29 September 2016
Singapore
Weary world gone mad
Explosive and sad
Blown to bits odd fad
Why this tragedy
To hurt most harshly
Faces so comely?
By this temple grounds
Where prayers abound
So much pain now sounds
Why must evil seek
Such insidious peaks
To injure the meek?
Watch the bitter make
Forge bloodbath and stake
Lame murder that takes
Newsy news right here
Where pain corners fear
Scarlet stains purge cheer
A world gone mad feeds
Perversion that bleeds
Beyond wit or need!
Leon Enriquez
18 August 2015
Singapore
The keyboard is their instrument
A heart aroused warm with desire
Emotions long pent up unvented
Maybe rage set the mouse on fire
Chorus:
Poetry is their game
Fun played and meters tamed
Creating lines to the click of the mouse's beat
A rhythm, oh! so sweet
Delight in every word displayed
Laughter enchants in many ways
Passion and desire light a fire
In the long hours reaching higher
Poetry is their game
Fun played and meters tamed
Creating lines to the click of the mouse's beat
A rhythm, oh! so sweet
Newsy items bewitch their mind
Then they entertain some new lines
Clicking of keys, push of a mouse
Laughter and tears bring down the house
Poetry is their game
Fun played and meters tamed
Creating lines to the click of the mouse's beat
A rhythm, oh! so sweet
Ooooo!! Poetry
Ooooo!! Poetry
Sponsor: Dave Woods
Contest: The Contest Of My Dreams
Written: June 05, 06, 2014
Thanks for the challenge
Morning light
Gloom disintegrates;
Sun shines cheer
Old man ponders
By giant rubber tree;
Mental exercise
Saturday newspapers
Newsy explorations;
Second hand images
Food court menu
This and that and this;
Choosy choices
Look past anger
To familiar ties;
Forgive not forget
There is a storm
Across the skyline;
Weather forecast
Rain comes
Sudden wetness;
Lightning flashes
By and by
We sit here;
Waiting something
Twin hearts gaze
Quiet companions;
On this park bench
One by one
People pass;
Curious looks
Leon Enriquez
11 May 2014
Singapore
Flinging fond fun,
Reap rowdy run;
Play primal pun,
Soar shining sun.
Greet grand glimpse grown,
Blossoms boost bloom;
Spread senses sown,
Ripe riches room.
Newsy noise now,
Trust touching takes;
Expense endows,
Matter minds make.
Bloom brisk beauty,
String simple song;
Storm sweet sexy,
Stand succinct strong.
Soul samples signs,
Words will wild wine;
Deed dear design,
Beach bursting brine.
Amass apt ale,
Beer booze bubbly;
Prompt pulpy pale,
Appeal aptly.
Make madness moot,
Reason rips rhymes;
Smell spreading soot,
Calm crystal chimes.
Death defies deed,
Mood mind mingles;
Stillness spurs seed,
Touch treats tingle.
Voice vibrant verse,
Reach rude ruffle;
Tickle taut terse,
Mood moves muffle.
Spread sexy smiles,
Pray pretty play;
Gain grouchy guile,
Stillness styles stay.
Gloom governs greed,
Pinpoint pure please;
Nimble nude need,
Listing life lease.
Word wordy word,
Pain planting pain;
Herd healthy herd,
Gain gathers gain.
Leon Enriquez
05 May 2014
Singapore
Newsy
Paparazzi
Pursue celebrity
Across the sea,... stadium. And dread
For hints.
Just an attempt...
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