Rekindles Poems | Examples

More Than A Soft Toy

with AI chat toys
my children sparkle with glee
engaging with droids—
their toys become soulful friends
for exploring the future

With voice-box removed
the alien falls silent,
just fabric and fluff—
they are just soft toys again
enjoying laugh cuddle games

mute toys tell the truth
imagination rekindles
in talking one-way
in imaginary chat
not in scripted fake chatter

would you place your trust—
in this beast in sheep's clothing
to mind and amuse,
to babysit with your child
with lessons from aliens

LIGHTHOUSE IN THE STORM

LIGHTHOUSE IN THE STORM*
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
amidst the tempest,
a beacon stands unyielding,
guiding lost sailors

waves crash and thunder,
yet light pierces through the night,
hope against the dark

rocks loom, shadows dance,
with each flash, courage rekindles,
safe harbor awaits

*Note: Poem originally published at Poetry Soup in June 2025 then later at  creativeramblings.com/writing-prompts/weekly-prompt-13/. This is my original poem.

easy breezy

to compose a poem
if we need to think
it is better we pause
in the gap when we blink

spontaneity rekindles
our innermost essence
effervescence epitomises 
our soul’s quintessence 

in our natural element 
spirit shapes life’s course
there is in truth no need
for application of force

when we set up an intent wave
soul’s emotes are by God heard
alchemy then transforms
creative spark as the written word

A Word - Quote

"A word written forever held in the hands of time rekindles a fire with strength to rise"

Lantern Of Light: Collab w Christina Bowring

Sparks aflame my sanctuary 
Flickering, roaming glints 
Over valleys of bygone years 
So long kept in shadows

Traversing the bleakest darkness 
Where heat of love evades 
As the cool of Prussian blue night 
Forms a silky silent shroud

Unravelling threads of sorrow's blinding 
Guiding me from night to day 
And through the hush, a glow emerges 
Soft as songbird's first breath

Now embered dreams ignite ahead 
The past melts in morning's hue 
And where the lantern's light has led 
Hope rekindles burning true

Love Note

Rewriting a lyric
Pondered a dream
 Portraying a love note
You wrote to me

Of all beauty possessed
And all the passionate nights
Let's stay together
Through each new days light

For love does not flee
On a carpet of dusty dreams
It rekindles a fire
With a blanket of belief

Through Winter's cold chill
We shall cuddle of warmth
We shall twine each branch
Climbing upward as we grow

For you are my vision
Painted in pastel light
With curves and edges
Of an angel in flight

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My Future Self

“looking back, I’m ashamed of what I was
I’m different now, though not without flaws
Each crest becomes a trough, as we move on
God slowly steers soul towards a new dawn”
                                  - by Unseeking Seeker

Weak as a straw of grain
Easily bent by wind and rain
Flown by spiritual life’s negligence
I’ve awoken, I was no longer content.

I’ve felt life’s spiritual insufficiency
As I’d less time for my Father Almighty
While material things rose and sufficed
I’ve void and spiritual thirst inside.

Consumed by strains of toil
Was derailed facing life turmoil
As deep regrets and shyness overwhelmed
I asked Holy Spirit’s guidance and strength.

As I asked God’s forgiveness
I’ve felt His love and faithfulness
His mercy rekindles me with wisdom
To bear Holy Spirit’s fruits glorifying His kingdom.

God gave me blessed assurance
In the future, old age is not a hindrance
I’ll still be worthy as His humble servant
Proclaiming His words until He comes.

Spring Cleaning

While mopping the melted snow of winter.
I remember when I got a splinter.
My expression cringing.
My finger twinging.
But still I reminisce.
Of the fireplace’s caress.
While dusting the places usually never seen.
I remember being-
Next to a draft.
Feeling bereft.
Wishing for spring.
Not seeing-
Flowers that bloom.
Feeling like I’m in a tomb.
But nowadays I slip from my mopping.
Dust flying and never stopping.
I miss being lazy.
Even when it was hazy.
But then I open a window.
And love for spring rekindles.
Soon summer will come around.
Then I’ll miss the smell of spring that abounds.

To My Love

There's not a day that goes by, 
That I don't wish to see your smile,
Or that bright sparkle that rekindles your eyes.

Engulfed in contentment and peace,
I've finally found hope in humanity.
But we're broken souls,
Trying our best not to be hurt.

Abstaining from the pleasures of the world, 
Distancing ourselves as we go.
Lingering questions left unknown,
Indecisive decisions ought to be shown.

Past lives, broken trust,
Betrayal and anger, hatred and lust.
I know it's hard to open up,
But give me a chance to show you love

I felt numb, not happy or depressed.
I had no feelings, they took what was left,
But you were my *hiraeth*, that I see now,
And I'd love you even on my last breath.

If you must go, I'd leave a blank page,
In case you decide to return.

Treasure Chest

I open up my chest
You see my beating heart
I sometimes wear it on my sleeve
If ever we're apart

I know I should be guarded
Protective of this flesh
But then again your gaze upon me
Rejuvinates to fresh

I open up my tiny realm
Allow you to step in
The veil between our worlds sometimes
Evaporates to thin

You see me when I'm naked
Clothed in nothing more
Than a garb of insecurity
Without asking for more

You see me when I battle
With the enemy inside
You see me in those moments
When I'm overcome with pride..

And all the while your kindness
Rekindles all that I am not
A treasure you uncover
Where an 'X' just marks the spot

Through the sand you dig relentless
On the island of my soul
To uncover wealth within me
Lift me up and make me whole

My Sweet Lover

You’re magnificently lovely,
You’re like fine wine, so sweet like grapes from the vineyard.
You are the light that rekindles my love,
Your eyes are the galaxy of stars I want to look at the rest of my life.
Your touch ignites my body like an inferno.
You’re my mistress and master of love.
You’re the doctor that stitches me up when am broken,
Injects me with compassion when am depraved,
And massages me on our bed of roses.
You knit my robe with hope in your gown of passion.
You chose me, I chose you.
Together, we’ll walk out of this maze of prick and thorns to the chambers of destiny.

Softly Sunday

Softly runs the mouse
Across the sun baked tarmac
Sparrows nestle in the shade
Of droopy maple leaves
A single engine drones overhead
A grill rekindles faded scents
Black smoke to cleanse its palate
Distant voices ride the wind
Collide in the trees
A slightly tattered flag
Smiles in the sunshine
Two bees dispute
Nectar’s runway
An unheard hum envelops
The quiet street
Nature’s choir warming up

John G. Lawless
©5/21/2023

Songs of Worship

Hope soars on the wings of faith
Faith rides the tides of peace
Peace breathes the shadows of inspiration
Inspiration rains down silent satisfaction
Satisfaction stirs a whisper of joy
Joy sighs with a melody of grace
Grace reassures the most intimate prayers
Prayers arouse feelings of kindness
Kindness appeals to the reflection of light
Light abides inside the sweetest spirit
Spirit creates a song of praise
Praise brings alive hymns of excitement
Excitement in the heart welcomes His presence
His presence rekindles brilliant fires
Fires of love reveal the heart’s wonder
Wonder ignites a spiritual wisdom
Wisdom heals those heavy, anxious thoughts
Thoughts of His embrace reflect salvation
Salvation proves that God’s love is alive…
	… dancing through the heart and soul…
		… reminding us why we worship and adore…
Singing praises from the depths we can’t control

Be To Become

Rapturous wonder,
rumbling bliss thunder,
heightens our delight,
thus by day and night.

Innate magnetism 
within body prism,
benign bliss friction,
is fact, not fiction.

This world is dual,
where love’s the fuel
that does so renew,
sparking blissful dew.

Melding head with heart,
life’s a living art,
breath by breath in joy,
sans thoughts that decoy.

Our softened heart pure,
tender and demure,
rekindles love’s flame ~
God and soul then same.

11-May-2022

Lead Us From Darkness To Light

Roots of prejudice run in deep
Negative thoughts we choose to keep
Monster created by our hand
Truly, as we sow, so we reap

This clear truth, when we understand 
Frees us from our narrow thought band
Shifting into void of silence 
Joy unending, our heart’s demand

Harking to voice of our conscience 
Rekindles soul’s luminescence 
Sans ego din, we’re free from sin
In vibrant, childlike innocence 

No sooner we choose to begin
Heart beckons, so we go therein
Bliss ignition’s continual
Revealing God in-dwells within

26-March-2022

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