"...... define the moment or the moment will define you."
-Walt Whitman
Driven to succeed, dare now to achieve
Desire for accomplishment’s blessing flow
Determined against trials, to God… cleave
Delight yourself amidst fulfillment glow.
Dreams toward victory can start today
Do maximize chances with all your might*
Depend on the Lord Who guides through the way
Doubt not His Word that teaches what is right.
Direct your steps this moment forward
Dismount from confusion-ride for faith’s fly
Define clearly role as Christian steward
Demands of work …meet…despite hardship’s sigh.
Destined to win along the Saviour’s side
Decide for optimized triumphant bliss
Distinguish yourself with finisher-pride
Duty … keep on minding from heart’s abyss.
*Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Didactic in quatrain with alliteration
June 9, 2023
1st place, "Writing Challenge - D Quotes" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged by 6/11/2023.
Categories:
optimized, blessing, character, christian, faith,
Form: Didactic
G---God
O---Offers
D---Delights:
B---Blessings*
L---Love
E---Empowerment
S---Salvation
S---Steadfastness
E---Eternally
D---Designed…
C---Christ
H---Hoisted
R---Redemption
I---Instills
S---Security
T---Triumphant
M---Mercy
A---Abounding
S---Sufficiently…
F---Fulfilling
O---Optimized
R---Reaching-out…
S---Sharing
H---Heartily
A---Abundant
R---Riches
I---Inspiring
N---Nurtured
G---Goodness!*
*2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.
December 13, 2022
2nd place, "Christmas" MonoAcrostic Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Bobby May; judged on 12/15/2022.
Categories:
optimized, blessing, christian, christmas, god,
Form: Acrostic
Zest of Yours makes existence real
Along rippling survival zeal
Enabling thriving of good seed…
You’re the living water* indeed.
Creator of each oxygen
Functional well with hydrogen
For thirst-quenching need…
You’re the living water indeed.
Filled by precious crystal faith-gain
Along gracious service terrain
Flowing well for give and share need…
You’re the living water indeed.
Lord God, You grant fulfillment plight
For optimized blessing delight
Worthy of thankful creed and deed
You’re the living water indeed.
*John 4:10, 14 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water… But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
September 2, 2022
6th place, "A KYRIELLE ABOUT WATER" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Kim Rodrigues; judged on 9/24/2022.
Categories:
optimized, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form: Kyrielle
4/7/22
I often smoke it up, the amount is of a colossal size
Drinking whatever even bottled wines
For a long time
Always in a fog and high
It's just been my dog and I
Clueless or watchful eyes
Get with it or fall in line
Sick and tired of such novel lies
Ya'll guys
Some small fries
Still acting like a hostile tribe
During difficult and awful times
What was done was not that bright
Therefore never got it right
Leading to constant loss of life
As well as homicides
Staying on the rise
Leaving families traumatized
What happened was wrong alright
You should be disqualified
Pockets empty or full of bills not pocketknives
When I look in my mama's eyes
I know I gotta try
In order for our lives to be optimized
Does no good to compromise
Before becoming fossilized
Putting it all aside
I'm not going to apologize
Because I make sure that any of my wrongs I right
Changes made occasionally the plan modified
So much still on the mind
Categories:
optimized, dark, deep, life, poetry,
Form: Rhyme
Years of triumph bliss
blest months midst functional weeks
optimized days wrought…
Grand events highlight faith-accomplishments
never deny sweet and painful moments
blended with loving zest
mixed well through gracious test
bringing out victorious fulfillments.
God be praised* and thanked for glorious life-building anniversaries.
*Psalm 145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
February 7, 2022
2nd place, "Charlie Hai-Lim-Ku" Haiku-Limerick-Monoku Poetry Writing Contest; Sponsored by Charles Messina; judged on 3/11/2022.
Categories:
optimized, anniversary, appreciation, blessing, cheer
Form: Dramatic Verse
Facing challenges
decisions demand
midst rife choices
along multifarious
alternative-offers
with options A - Z
in t r y i n g times
+++++my heart admits apprehension distress+++++
+++++causing m e to languish in a n g u i s h+++++
+++++nonetheless, God in His mercy’s might+++++
+++++offers gracious hope by H I S wisdom+++++
that illumines mind
in seeking His favor
via faith and prayer
toward triumphant
freedom-bliss of an
optimized endeavor
around H I S peace.
*2Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
September 24, 2021
1st place, "CROSSROADS" Shape Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Kim Rodrigues; judged on 10/16/2021.
Categories:
optimized, blessing, christian, courage, faith,
Form: Shape
Propelled with creative imagination insight
While geared along miraculous great faith’s might*
I’d manufacture wondrous wheel chairs of wings’ delight
For special children’s optimized mobility flight toward freedom-height.
Built within every amazing wheel chair is a super-functional device
To assist blessed kids to become more communicatively wise
As they receive good advice against deceitful disguise
Empowered to tell the truth while discerning lies.
Notable wheel chairs, custom-made are marked with love’s security
Sealed with peace-filled guarantee, along patience as patented quality
Bearing stamp of parents’ approval around victorious certainty
Painstakingly produced upon prayer’s tenacity.
*Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…
May 22, 2020
2nd place, "...So What Is My Factory Going to Make" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger; judged on 6/2/2020.
Categories:
optimized, blessing, child, christian, faith,
Form: Rhyme
God’s creation…
…To glorify Him…
What is my life’s essence?
For God’s pleasure…
…Transformation goal…
Is such well-optimized?
Right servant-heart
…Glorifying God*…
How true is it to me?
*Psalm 86:12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
August 30, 2019
Categories:
optimized, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Questionku
Under shade of heaven, exposing a cheerful firmament…
my special child, mirth-filled, basked with delight
since he had in his possession, freedom-might
precious more than gold for optimized play engagement.
Midst temperate weather, calmed by azure sky…
his boyish complexion welcomed sun-exposure
while his untrimmed hair found beach-pleasure
on that gracious vacation he had his kite fly high.
Frolicking in the sand after his gracious revival lease
my special child showed blissful praise-driven gratitude
moving my faith, like bud, to bloom with patience-fortitude
through God’s eternal* love while the Lord I seek to please.
*Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
August 2, 2019
4th place, "A Summer's Day Redo" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Michelle Faulkner; judged on 8/29/2019.
Categories:
optimized, appreciation, blessing, child, christian,
Form: Enclosed Rhyme
Redeem time* to the utmost
by God’s triumphant might
fulfilling His will; faith-driven
while loving neighbors as yourself.
*Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom ... redeeming the time.
December 17, 2018
6th place, "Minimalism" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer; judged on 12/20/2018.
Categories:
optimized, christian, dedication, devotion, faith,
Form: Free verse
Reigning over my life is God
Enabling me to enjoy His granted eternal life
Guiding and girding up my faith for trust’s height
Instructing me thru the truth of His Scriptures
Nourishing my soul* with salvation-blessings' bounty
Assuring me of His presence constantly.
Redeemed by the blood of the Saviour
Empowered am I by His might to exalt His name
Fortified by His faithfulness
Optimized am I to engage in His ministry.
Rejuvenated midst weakness
Zealously, I strive to keep on doing His will.
Admonished to please Him by His grace
Desirous am I to delight in His fellowship
Offering myself to Him with praise and thanksgiving.
3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
December 3, 2018
Dear Reggie,
A blessed birthday to you. I believe that this poem echoes your testimony.
Categories:
optimized, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Acrostic
Abiding in God’s faithfulness*, I live for Him
Blessed to do His perfect will along His righteousness
Called to conform toward Christ-likeness…
Driven toward His triumph!
Ever-upheld by God’s faithfulness, I’m thankful
Freed from grip of vanities’ worthlessness
Graciously geared-up to worship Him sincerely…
Hoisted for faith-ascent!
Inspired with God’s faithfulness, I continue in His teachings
Jubilant in reaching-out to others midst constraints
Kindled for achievements, meaningfully fruitful…
Loving Him while labouring with commitment’s joy!
Moved by God’s faithfulness’ might, I press on for service-fulfillment
Nurtured to grow in His grace, led by His light
Offering myself with obedience optimized…
Persevering to do my best ways for His name’s exaltation!
*Psalm 36:5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
October 8, 2018
1st Place, "LATE OCTOBER 2018..." Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 10/25/2018.
Categories:
optimized, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: ABC
I loathe the grief of frustration torture
When my care-giving work is jeopardized
Bringing to naught my volunteered gesture
Of love’s motive, graciously optimized.
With faith in God, I then cling to His might
Confessing faults, admitting ignorance
Moving on toward stewardship triumph’s height
While defying self-pity’s dominance.
Thus, I conquer awful guilt of failure
Striving as champion midst persistence-bout
Vanquishing conveniences that allure
Prevailing over gross vanities’ clout.
For my servant’s heart and deeds’ full harvest
I trust God’s perfect judgment*, always best!
*2Thessalonians 1:5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer.
August 31, 2018
8th place, "The I Of The Storm" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Maureen McGreavy; judged on 12/9/2018.
Categories:
optimized, character, faith, god, how
Form: Sonnet
Vision-filled...
...optimized faith-deeds---
God-wrought might!!!*
*3John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
(Haiku 3-5-3 Syllable on Body and Mind)
June 23, 2018
Categories:
optimized, character, endurance, faith, god,
Form: Free verse
To meditate in quiet space
The mind's complexity,
Can stimulate synaptic pace
Beyond stability.
Each thought creates another thought
Unto infinity.
So resolutions which are sought
Cannot have certainty.
No theory should be finalized
As science can attest.
What Newton's theory optimized
Young Einstein put to rest.
So as we ponder is the mind
Incomprehensible?
Remember that we may not find
The answer is attainable.
Categories:
optimized, science,
Form: Ballad
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