Tipsy when under the influence
world closes in for a private party
~ the illusion of escape brief
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Freedom is not carte blanche
knowing right from wrong comes with responsibility
~ karma will be ever watchful
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: 3rd palce 2025
Embrace the incredible responsibility of your own life!
Spread kindness, and do good wherever you can.
If someone mistreats you,
remember to walk away and set boundaries.
May the warmth of these thoughts bless you.
May the stars fill you with wonder,
so your days overflow with peace and abundance,
and may the gentle spirit within you cherish our Earth!
Should a man dare to look within?
Search secret places of hidden sin?
The lack of which could be exhilarating,
But those long loss, debilitating.
Even those revealed can be a gift,
Confession, forgiveness, they could give a lift.
Or an insight into his authenticity,
Could open his eyes that he might see.
Through the illusion, that’s led him astray,
Guiding him back to his intended way.
Leading to personal responsibility,
Helping him become all he can be.
All men have sinned, falling short of perfection,
Often frustrated by their illusionary perception.
IN AND OF CREATION’S RESPONSIBILITY
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God simply whispered,
“...Be light…”! And here we all are:
All engaged in war!
A world created in love:
Peacefully, worded from up above:-
Why can’t we not see,
A world given you and me,
For all to live free?
Satin’s only role for us;
The awareness of disgust:-
War, Satin’s disgust:
The self-destruction of us;
Waring dawn to dust:-
This evil must now cease;
Praising God in loving peace!
it's baggage on our mind when we'd prefer to be free
we at once realize we've become caretakers
weighed down with the burden of responsiblity
look and resist the craving to own
enjoy things in the moment
it's surprising how little we need
seek the freedom to be open
to what comes our way
unburdened and unencumbered
stuff is the anchor to our past
we deserve to allow ourselves
the freedom to be free
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
If you want to be happy
get a pet
a puppy a guppy
or better yet
a cockatoo a kangaroo
but if you do
just keep in mind
someone must pick up
what they leave behind
such happiness is not free
it comes with a touch
of responsibility
so here's the news
be wary of which one
you decide to choose
Bench waits, hope takes field,
One swing to change all the score,
Clutch moment arrives.
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I’m old, so don’t rely on me
Don't count on me if something happens
I care not to spill my tea
I’m useless with all kinds of weapons
If human race would be incentive
To imitate me, there won’t be
No wars, offensive or defensive
No other conflicts, so I’d be
Your God of Peace, my dear nations
Put down your fingers off my face
You know the answers to your questions
So leave me out at my place.
Deduce your generalizations
From bad and worse, who come to kill
They hold no moral obligations
I’m not the one to pay their bill.
God simply whispered,
“...Be light…”! And here we all are:
All engaged in war:
A world created in love;
Peacefully from up above:-
Why can’t we not see,
A world given you and me,
to live in all free?
Satin’s only role for us,
Is awareness of disgust:-
War, Satin’s disgust:
The self-destruction of us;
Waring dawn to dust:-
This evil must now cease;
Praising God in loving peace!
God simply whispered,
“...be light…”! and here we all are:
all engaged in war:
A world created in love;
Peacefully from up above:-
Why can’t we not see,
A world given you and me,
to live in all free?
Satin’s only role for us,
Is awareness of disgust:-
War, Satin’s disgust:
The self-destruction of us;
Waring dawn to dust:-
This evil must now cease;
Praising God in loving peace!
What will it take?
People taking stock
admit their failings
try to redress the damage done
but it's too late ~
Our planet clearly violated
it's easy to see
Beyond shame and guilt
there's you and me
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
You carry an innocent soul
As you wearing that white gown
He still have a lot of repentance
But why are you still confused
He's carrying this manly responsibility
His heart is going crazy right now
As he ask you to wear that wedding ring
Both parties turn into God and legal
As this luck hit two blessing in one time
A son in the belly and him in your heart.
WHY do I have to clean my room?
because I said so and I'm your mother.
Danny's mom cleans his room.
You are not Danny and I'm not his mother.
Everyone in THIS house keeps his OWN space neat and straight.
It's your responsibility
It's neat enough for me.
You are NO judge of what's neat.
It's a health hazard; it smells like a zoo.
What smells?
To start with, take a sniff at your dirty clothes on the floor.
What if I just pick up my clothes?
That's a great first step towards cleaning,
bring them to the laundry room.
Then you can go back and finish the room
What if I clean my room tonight?
No, your brother has to sleep in there tonight
Who came up with that idea?
Grandma's coming to visit.
She's sleeping in his room. He keeps HIS room clean.
Then he can help me clean?
No way, get on it!
Then you can help HIM cut the grass before supper.
What's with the grass?
Keep asking questions
I'll keep finding more things for you to do
Choose to be strong
Decide and take full action
And don't regret it.
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