Rubaiyat Poems

         Revelation…

How do I know that what is divine?
What does he do now, I need a sign.
I am uncertain what the truth is,
All the prophets or mouth full of wine.

I am like...Read More

That was most beautiful time of his life;
Loved her madly, didn't expect any strife;
but destiny decided something else
and he suffered most painful hurt of life.

It was like a panic attack laying
on the floor, to end life - he was aiming,
suffering...Read More

Come and go away with me
and join me in this fantasy
to distant lands beyond the clouds
where we can share a life so free. 

no storm clouds looming to disrupt
no one close by to interrupt
just you and me beneath the stars
as...Read More

There's a shepherd at my feet
And usually she's fast asleep.
Her eyes will open if I move
Because her love for me is deep.

My love for her I need to prove,
Fill her belly up with food,
Water in a bowl to drink,
Fields to...Read More

I heard the squelch of death again
Now closer than it’s ever been—
   I can’t look back; I cannot pause,
Lest it might overtake me then.

I fear its face, its famished jaws,
Its awesome eyes, its grasping claws,
   As...Read More

           Diamonds

We all have so many diamonds that we own,
but we think of them as glass or bits of stone.
We often sell them as worthless piece of junk,
but yet always...Read More

 Something is in my heart’s heart
Died this morning I must restart
Pounding in my chest, nothing left
For my muscle now abstract art 

8/29/19
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. ©2019
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Losing hope because of mistakes’ great strain
My soul did wallow in misery’s pain…
Beseeching for tender, soothing mercies  
I turned to God Whose grace-grant is great gain.

Frustrated due to mistake-caused crises 
My heart languished in sorrowful losses…
The Saviour reached out...Read More

My joyful soul* strives to be God’s witness
Sharing Gospel of peace with faithfulness
Grateful for Christ’s righteousness imputed
I lead others to His blessings’ fullness.

My blissful soul trusts the Lord’s presence now
Obeying Him with biblical know-how
Ministering to help by His love’s grace
While...Read More

Far, far out at sea one day
          A Hummingbird so found its way
               To roost upon my...Read More

To stop them from their lustful and violent acts –  
forgetting the sacredness of the Pacts –  
Lot was sent as a prophet to the cities 
on a quest to reaffirm the salient facts. 

At eventide the angles...Read More

bansuri chali aao hothon ka nimantran hai
tumhe bulaya kanha ne aaj diya amantran hai
bin tumhare kanha adhura
gopiyon ke man me uljhan hai
bansuri chali aao hothon ka amantran hai

jitni radha pyari hai utni tum bhi pyari ho
hothon se kuch aisi dhun...Read More

With the Lord’s supply* of grace and goodness
Enriched by His boundless loving kindness
My spirit flows toward stewardship wealth
To minister in joyous faithfulness.

Fortified by God of strength-supply’s store
Along His Word, mighty upon truth’s core
My faith pleases Him against skeptic doubt
While I...Read More

The great dog down the street,
Hellhound I would hate to meet,
With its coat of brown and black,
Huge teeth and big clawed feet.

Dark growl devilishly deep,
Makes my skin shiver and creep,
Eyes alight with evil glow,
Body crouched ready to leap.

It escaped its...Read More

Comforting me is peace that God does grant
     With His love making my heart jubilant 
          Assuring my day with a serene mind
    ...Read More

Service-commitment, indeed challenging
Truly rewarding since it’s life-giving 
Discouraging difficulty- complaints
Midst prayer-ardor for strength’s receiving.

Service-commitment overcomes grumbles
In yielding to God heart that humbles
Gratefully praising Him while worshipful
Gladly lifting up someone who stumbles.

Service-commitment is good attitude
Exposing a Christian’s faith-altitude
In loving Jesus while...Read More

Blessed are those cleaving* to the Saviour’s mercy
Sincerely bound by His divine intimacy
Clinging to Him, trusting His wondrous miracles
Through His might bringing His assured help’s urgency. 

Blessed are those depending always on God’s ways
Worshiping gladly and giving Him grateful praise
Living...Read More

*RED ALERT! ENTERING DICTIONARY NEBULA!*

We dream of the day we can travel freely through space,
To expand mankind and forever leave our birthplace,
New adventures and dangers alike,
These are all things people are willing to embrace.

It would be wonderful to go and...Read More

“Be faithful!”* That’s the Saviour’s requirement
Amidst His great sacrifice-fulfillment.
Let’s comply with joy as His called stewards…
…Claiming His full service-empowerment. 

“You’ll be blessed!”  Such is Christ’s sure victory…
...Commending righteous deeds for His glory.
We must rely on His upholding strength
In sharing,...Read More

God’s transforming might shows His faithfulness
Shining gloriously with His righteousness…
…Ready to create in me a clean heart
That obeys Him with joy-filled willingness.

God’s empowering love reveals His grace
Enclosing my soul in His care’s embrace…
…Enabling me to serve midst my frailty
Honoring Him...Read More

Meeting the Lord midst frustrations’ anguish
I’m calmed down, my fears He does extinguish
He secures my heart from vexing distress
Thus, in despair I will never languish.

Moving upward though sorely afflicted
I’m so refreshed, spiritually-scented
Replenished and sustained to persevere 
Pleasing the Lord Who...Read More

Desire to abide in God’s heart*
From His will never to depart
Stay in His marvelous presence
Hide against vain haughtiness-dart.

Delight in the Saviour’s Scriptures
Learn from sovereign wisdom-features
Let His Word rule over your soul
Listen while Holy Ghost nurtures.

Dedicate yourself to the King
Submit to...Read More

Great delight is it to experience God’s presence*
	…He’s the Guide in truth’s essence with His influence
Indeed sanctifying me with His righteousness
Amidst my strengthened faith’s persistence-prevalence.

Great delight is it to exult the Lord’s glory
…He’s the Master over sinfulness’ misery
Indeed granting me...Read More

When fretting midst pain, hopelessly anxious
Doubt-stricken, spiritually unconscious…
I admit my sin-caused infirmities
Forgetting God so awesomely gracious.

When incurring well-deserved chastisements
Because of futile, worldly entanglements…
I confess my prayerlessness’ status
Neglecting the Lord’s mighty involvements.

When wavering with weariness-attacks
Obviously triggered by arrogance-knacks
I yield my soul...Read More

(Valentine's Collection)

35.

Love Shall Ever Sing."

Deep within the precious night, love shall sing,
within stars that shine so bright, love we bring,
let me take you away upon a dream,
my precious love, you are everything.

Forever my love, we live in a dream,
you are...Read More

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