I am a Date Palm. Winds may threaten, bend and
and snap back my trunk; nests between my frondy
bonnet yet remain firm -- from me, the palm, feathered
survivors have learned, resilience; and the selfless nature
of lofty giving. Dates ripen, young chirping for their meal.
Mothers not having far to travel. One can say, I am bed
and breakfast service. No need to call and wait for market
delivery. Lookout of the desert, mast and sail of the sandy
dunes. When comes the wind I whistle a nurturing tune. Such
music both lullaby and grateful prayer. Proud member of Club Oasis.
“A geek!” they cry,
But I’m not a trend to pass by.
The teacher glances
A frown, a silent glance.
Laughter scatters like falling rain,
But I remain firm, unshaken.
Eyes roll, fingers point,
But in my heart, I won’t disappoint.
What they miss,
Is the fire within.
Worlds I build, dreams I chase,
I move forward with steady grace.
Call me a geek,
But what you speak
Is a shield for fear,
For a mind that’s yet to appear.
The future’s mine,
With each step, each climb.
And when I rise,
You’ll see I’ve always been wise.
Consequences of imitation
First of, limitation
No focus on future ambition
Later on impersonation
To avoid these problems
Do not be like them
To your dreams remain firm
You are a really priceless gem
After giving your best shots
Always remember you've got the guts
To do what you must
Please avoid negative thoughts
Of you they will laugh
But it will not be enough
Because you are really tough
They will have to be more rough
Achieve your purpose on this earth
Do not take your dreams developed or from birth
Back to your maker on the day of judgement
So, you will be rewarded for achieving your quests.
Life like a storm , hits us in different ways
Some take it in stride
Others get consumed by the tide
Regardless of the outcome, life goes on!!!
Life like a quake , threatens our feet
Some get the stamina to resist the quave
Others get subdued by the wave
Regardless of the outcome, life goes on!!!
Life like a windstorm, throws us
Some get the strength to remain firm at last
Others get demolished by the gust
Regardless of the outcome , life goes on!!!
Life like a volcano, erupts once in a while
Some get the pace to escape the magma
Some get engulfed by the larva
Regardless of the outcome, life goes on!!!
Life like a flower, beautiful but transient
Today it is here, tomorrow it is gone!!!
Faith is a good protection
Against all forms of virus;
Making the spirit immune
To fight the lies so vicious.
Faith is a preventive tool
That has curative vaccine;
The tactics that are so cruel
Are afraid of true doctrine;
Faith is an effective shield
To stop poisonous notion;
Too tough in the battlefield,
It wins over opinion.
Faith is a sheep's equipment
To remain firm in the flock;
So well is the commitment,
Hard and solid like a rock.
Overcome the pandemic
Of sin snowballed everywhere;
Contain the epidemic.
Faith mask we must always wear.
Form: Tanaga
All I want for new year
Is to give praise to God;
Worship Him with my heart,
Despite the threat of flood.
Horizon may be bleak,
Uncertain and stormy;
All I wish is to stay
Active in my duty.
I want to remain firm
In true faith, hope, and love;
In spite of affliction,
I will serve God above.
I want to continue
Calling God's divine name;
Keeping the spirit's fire
Just alive and aflame.
Days shall come to a close,
World's end is drawing near;
Wait for God's promise is
All I want for new year.
I will not be bent, and I will not break.
No weapon or word will pierce through my skin.
Voices and swords cannot make mountains quake.
I'll remain firm as that mountain within.
None will diminish the hope that I hold,
Crush down my spirit, or darken my soul.
I am unchanging not cast in their mold.
Bedrock unbreaking, I still remain whole.
Let hatred strike me until it goes dull.
Eternal, my soul is INVINCIBLE.
7.26.19
Written for Acrostically I Stand Tall contest
T-est and strife continue
R-aging without let-up;
I-t's time to remain firm,
S-oon the storm will stop.
H-ere comes the beacon, beginning to bathe your heart;
A-llow all your troubles, woes and frets to depart.
D-on't let your life falter
E-ven in the darkest day;
N-either foot will go amiss
I-n treading on the right way.
S-tand your ground and hold, defending the true faith;
E-nemies are roaming around, trust in God and wait.
D-on't let your hope weaken
O-n second day November;
L-et your mind deeply think
O-f the Almighty's power.
R-emain in the greatest love
O-f God to gain glorious life;
S-tay strong enough to win
O-ver the test and strife.
Upon laying eyes on your nakedness
It comes to mind the feeling of insecurity
Let alone having head in the clouds
Every moment I reckon to be with you
To be the finest living soul
Whom you could ever depend on
But I’ve heard how much you love her
That even her death does not stop you
From being devoted and amorous to her
It cuts me deep all the more so
Should I beg to get your attention?
All hail the craziness but that won’t stop me
After all this time, I remain firm
Even if I know you’re six feet under
I keep up on loving you…
10.12.17
Second place
"Deep and Dark II"
by Laura Loo
Third Place
"Poems that Paint a Picture 4"
by Silent One
A-t any rate, you are safe,
B-ecause of the Almighty;
I-t's the Lord's protection,
G-od gives sure security.
A-t any rate, remain firm,
I-n spite of what's happening;
L-et your heart be brave, faith can control everything.
F-ocus at any rate,
E-ither eye won't turn blind;
R-ugged wind turns calm,
R-apture you can find.
E-arly twenty-fourth of July, the Lord God is great;
R-each the finish line, run fast at any rate.
L-ove in fifteenth September
O-ffers a perfect happiness;
R-apture is truly brought,
E-liminating the sadness.
L-ove in fifteenth September,
E-nds the lonely twilight;
I-n your heart you preserve it, forgetting the deep darkest night.
A-ffection in fifteenth September
L-ets you feel a thousand thrill;
A-llowing you to weather
R-aindrops and coldest chill.
M-orning mist and haze has caused no alarm;
A-ttachment is keeping you sound and totally safe from harm.
A-nger has been eradicated
B-ecause of the pure pleasure;
R-ise of the sun at dawn
I-s erasing the mess and pressure.
G-od Almighty's mercy makes you remain firm believer;
O-bliterating the curse for love in fifteenth September.
I'm proud to be INC!
In heart, spirit, soul and mind;
Often opening my life,
And leaving the dark behind.
I'm proud to be INC!
In solid faith, hope and love;
I will totally submit
To the Father up above.
I'm proud to be INC!
No reason to be ashamed;
The Lord God shall not be pleased
If I never praise His name.
I'm proud to be INC!
Till forever and a day;
Until the end of the world
I will never turn away.
I'm proud to be INC!
Despite the persecution;
I'll remain firm and steady
Till I receive salvation.
I'll never betray the Lord,
I'll obey the Almighty;
And whatever may happen,
I'm proud to be INC!
L-ove and joy in you
O-ctober third early morn
V-alidate the happiness,
E-rasing thicket and thorn.
L-ove and joy in you remain firm and steady;
Y-earning to stay forever till you receive the glory.
J-oy and love in you
O-pen the door for mirth;
Y-our heart feels so glad, leaving the grime and dirt.
U-se the love and joy in you,
M-aking a thousand thrill;
A-llow them to fill your mind,
L-et not the motives be
I-ll.
A-s long as the day is breaking,
N-ight will always be blue;
D-awn enhances the pleasure
O-f the love and joy in
Y-ou.
R-emain firm believer
O-f the Lord God Almighty;
M-ake all the doubts turn
I-nto trust and loyalty.
N-ever let your faith become desperation and hopelessness;
A-llow your heart to glow in the midst of deepest darkness.
F-irmly believe and remain
U-nder the Lord's helping hand;
L-et your mind think of His power,
G-etting to fully understand.
E-arnestly remain believer
N-ot in the things visible;
C-ompletely fix your eyes
I-nto the blissful abode of
O-ur soul.
D-o remain steadfast
A-ugust twenty-second day;
G-o on to finish the race,
S-tay on track along the way.
A-s you keep on fighting
A-gainst the chief evildoer;
N-ever forget to pray and remain firm believer.
B-eautiful birthday affair
E-xpresses excitement;
L-oneliness has turned
I-nto one joyful moment.
N-ew dawn has broken,
D-ark shadows fade away;
A-nother nice morn makes long night turn into day.
T-otal and complete joy
I-s carried to your birth;
O-pen your heart to euphoria,
N-ever close your mind to mirth.
G-ood greeting and wish
C-omfort your spirit and soul;
O-nly when you remain firm, midst trials you shall not fall.
F-ebruary fourteenth day
A-ssures a thousand thrill;
L-arge amount of gladness
S-hall warm the coldest chill.
A-n occasion that lets
R-apture spread in the air;
I-t's immeasurable ecstasy,
O-ne beautiful birthday affair.
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