“Forevermore- a little white lie-
but its intention will make you sigh!”
__ by Poet
Forevermore- a view of commitment
to be given or expected to earn;
a goal that is weighted with endless time-
as irrevocably, once and for all.
Decisively, for always, and for keeps,
henceforth, eternally, ever after,
until hell freezes over, and beyond-
totally, unfading, without an end.
This means never say never, at random,
occasionally, or from time to time,
not ever, sometimes, provisionally,
once in a while, for a moment, pro tem.
Forevermore- a term that is weighted
as a commitment which will never cease!
Though it cannot match the lengthy promise-
soothes the hearts of both giver and taker.
When I was
a young man
I wrote as
a young man
Needing music
and art
to deal
with the times
But now
as an old man
my heart
chases neither
While dwelling
inside
what this moment
— has found
(The New Room: April, 2025)
What’s left behind is the fragrance of the lilac
Crushed between forlorn fingers
Petals held in contorted hands
Once lust rendered dust the terrain shall cover
Fierceness is abandoned forgiveness is given
To whom does this come, whom shall it deem
As father time allots and consumes
Pro tem I am, pro tem I am
an irrepressibly creative force
Manifesting myself
by channeling a myriad of diverse
and inexplicably bold personas
struggling to leave resonance in my wake
to whom does this come
this legacy that lives on~
is what I shall be
More souls were lost amidst that jeweled pit
Than all that had been giv'n to wars pro tem
For those who harbored each new crystal bit
Ran red and stained the facets for each gem
Poor barter brought a third world's fragile fit
Man stripped of honor from the earthen hem
Meant flesh and wills to delve the jungle mud
Bent backs in lust to wash their crop in blood.
~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Rima Ottava" Poetry Contest, Charles Messina, Judge & Sponsor.
( Ten syllables per line counted at HowManySyllables.com )
I CAN TELL YOU ……"I’m really rich! I’ll show you that in a second. (Never did)
And by the way: I’m not even saying that in a Brag BELIEVE ME
I’m the most militaristic person ever. BELIEVE ME
Nobody builds walls better than me, BELIEVE ME
Hillary was the worst Secretary of State in History, BELIEVE ME
I know the greatest minds, BELIEVE ME
I'm really smart, BELIEVE ME, I went to Wharton School of Finance
There was a candidate of the female persuasion
Who voters decided was not be fit to lead a nation
Her background was questionable and not trusted by "them"
"They" got a rich crook instead who appointed daughter as Pro Tem
This Pro Tem was not elected by anyone
But sits in the White House and making policy has begun
Because she has Daddy's ear and he signs off on her decisions
Since she's the one with the political visions
NO she and husband didn't get in through the front door
But what does it matter isn't that what families are for?
Did I mention her husband is cleared in DOJ's latest move
To serve as adviser so he and wifey will work hand in glove
When
Doors
Pro tem
Close leaving
You without a work
Or take something valuable
Make the necessary decisions to recover
In a more worthy option, supposed loss that sometimes results a blessing in disguise
6-6-2016
ANGELS.
as if a murmur
'Salaam',its Mikail giving
blessings to mankind
angels in right path
encourage me to do good
sanguine holy deeds
seraphic pure chants
praises to Allah our guide
celestial service
unseen winged beings
give love to my babe cherub
Jibrail and group care
unworldly,saintly
ethereal lustres lead me
dunya is pro tem
5 strings of 5,7,5 syllables...total-85
P.S..This poem is written from Islamic perspective.Salaam means secure greetings. Dunya means world. In Islamic religion,Angels are messengers of Allah.
According to heirarchical order,along with different names,different Angels are assigned respective duties .Jibrail(Gabriel)Mikail,Israfil and more,are respectful names of Angels.They are constant companions and assist those who seek path to spiritual enlightenment.My glories to ALLAH.
Contest; Angels.
Sponsor:Marvin Celestial
6 March 2016
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