Don't meadows soften the uneven routes?
Don't rugged trees have within them sweet fruits?
Aren't wavy seas engulfed by endless shores?
Doesn't truth shield the cores of mores?
My inner shrine has secret sacred zones.
Stumbling blocks could be used as stepping stones.
Thorny paths can turn into floral beds.
To till my soil of soul, I feel no threats.
Monsoons amalgamate with moist rainbows.
Doesn't each soul have silent volcanoes?
Pearls of optimism are splendidly spread.
Picking them, with faith, I must go ahead.
Categories:
optimistically, life, perspective,
Form: Rhyme
Tossing electronically-bottled messages
into the wild blue sea yonder
will they float like a boat or sink like a stone
it only makes me ponder
as optimistically-inclined
I often wonder why
some say, 'Send me an email,'
but then never reply
do my bottles circumnavigate the globe
or stay in the Sargasso for ever and a day
are they wrecked on the rocks of spam
while typing I waste my days and nights away
Categories:
optimistically, computer, humor, humorous, word
Form: Rhyme
Governed by technological greatness
Gearing with gigabytes catering to all generations
Groomed am I, 5G, to handle gargantuan task globally…
Girded for high-speed connectivity yon information gathering
Granting mankind growth and progress midst mobile ecosystem-glow.
Grateful to God* for grace that advances giftedness, functionally grand
Guided with genuine responsibility and accountability-goodness
Gladly, greeting guys and gals along facts, realistically grasped
Gripped am I with gallant “Fourth Industrial Revolution” goal
Guarded around golden rule, sans greediness’ glitches.
*1Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
7th place, "UP TO YOU" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 2/10/2024
Categories:
optimistically, appreciation, character, christian, god,
Form: Alliteration
Is this sky the utmost limit as many say?
To go above it, there should be another way.
If one fears the ocean, how could he sail through it?
Trust is a must if one wills, from life not to quit.
If health is true wealth - should one neglect one's physique?
Training of mind and body is the true technique.
Is depression causing anxious desperateness?
Track your travels through ethical connectedness.
Is emptiness filling you? Loneliness frightens?
Target your mind toward God, when despair heightens.
26 August 2022
Dot Your i's and Cross Your t's Cash Prize Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Hilo Poet
Categories:
optimistically, confidence, courage, life, truth,
Form: Couplet
A paregoric solution might be the ticket.
To making me feel more spry like a cricket.
If I could find the wonderful opium I need
I could start over like a phoenix with baby bird seed.
Categories:
optimistically, self,
Form: Rhyme
falling before me
you call me the hero
of diamonds
my intentions were
for you to another
billboard display
for show
however, you turned
out to be the woman
sculpted by the careful Hand
of God
i could not have asked for
such a bountiful blessing
that you have been in my life
at times i feel that i am not
worthy, but you cover and consume
me with reassurance.... and for that
i am more than just truly grateful....i am honored....
Categories:
optimistically, poetry,
Form: Free verse
Oh, it will be a lonely night
But at least for now my heart feels right
No longer will my lips be held tight
To keep from uttering words of contrite
Tonight, instead of what ifs repeated
And optimism quickly depleted,
I will finally feel like I'm completed
Instead of cast aside, worn and defeated
But until the break of day,
there is nothing more to say
Retriring now to wish the night away,
I realize that things really are okay.
Categories:
optimistically, happiness, hope
Form: Rhyme