The order of a vitamin
Simply, life, a hair is for fun
Spoken worth, a willing shade to climb?
Into your lap, a wholer smile for any who would innocence
Spare me the details, in a cup of frequent spirits
High as a kite, with a reach to the stars, somewhere over the rainbow
I see your shared shall, if not the coolness of a remembered wit
Silver bells to come, an avidness of a problem we both know....
Toenails?
Simple rhythm of a bliss for ideology to bloom
Sakes without a created pain, to inform my clash with strength
Continue with a silent night, misery, promises to few, with soon
Could ink have an unexpected owe?
Silly accusations of windy deeds I have a saved repose
Lucky as this would seem, I have a question for adding a quiet mouse
Live and let live, or a sweet sincerity I should know, in the smile of a prose
Here goes kiddo...
Smile at the song of a fruity share, in a distant house
Walls of livid kindness, a God of asking a reason of a flower?
Lizards with a wisdom's tooth don't, promise us a spill of cleverness from Gods?
Being there as the clouds drift by
Seeing all the colors in the sky
Makes me want to try to fly
Sakes, if birds can do it, why can't I?
Trying can't be hard at all
Flying's got to be my call
After all, I was a pilot for years
(Laughter)- If only I had Dumbo's ears
“If you do a little wee
Upon your lemon tree
It might not smell beaut
But it’s good for the fruit.”
So I did a little wee
Upon the lemon tree
The grass it did burn
But I did not learn.
It seems our dog came
And did much the same
This was not funny
And smelled like a dunny.
My wife saw red
And donged my head
With a rolling pin
For my gardening sin.
So learn from my mistakes
For goodness sakes
And never ever wee
On your lemon tree.
* But because citrus are "nitrogen-hungry" plants, a diluted application can boost growth and fruit production. For best results, dilute 1 cup (don't use your wife's measuring cup) of urine in 1 gallon of water, or apply it sparingly around the root zone rather than directly on the trunk.
The Moon plays a cello made of blue cheese,
While comets dance tango with the cosmic breeze.
They bow to the planets in top hats of gold,
As the stardust serenade starts to unfold.
Pocket-sized nebulas hum in high C,
Pouring silver syrup into the Milky Way tea.
The Big Dipper ladles out shimmering dreams,
Sewing velvet night with neon light beams.
Orion’s belt buckles, too tight, snap in two,
Sending pearls of wonder directly to you.
The meteors giggle in bright, sparkling showers,
Waking up sleeping, astral sunflowers.
Shh... hear the dust particles sing in the dark,
A quiet, bright song of a shimmering spark.
The silence is dancing, the stars are in tune,
Serenading the world with a spoon and a spoon.
So catch all the dust in your pocket of sleep,
Where mysteries slumber and gravity’s deep.
The serenade ends when the purple dawn breaks,
And the sun eats the stardust, for goodness’s sakes!
Before !
Before the world turned upside down
We wore pleasant smiles and fewer frowns
We spoke kind words and did good deeds
Helped each other and those in need
Before the world turned inside out
We accepted our troubles with fewer pouts
We solved our problems on our own
With nary a tear or a moan
Before the chaos had begun
We checked our anger and our tongue
We thought clearly, controlled our actions
Staying focused, ignoring distractions
Before the turmoil and daily upheaval
We embraced the good and scorned the evil
We tried our best for our children’s sakes
We were the village that it takes
Before the world fell apart
We were thoughtful people with caring hearts
We embraced our differences wishing others well
Before the world went to hell !
Now calls for our best to prevail
since functional moments matter most
breathing out triumphant pursuits
letting our hearts throb with fulfillment chime.
Blest with this present opportunity
our gratitude drives endeavor's zeal
toward a prayed-for achievement
marked by love, devoid of selfishness.
Cognizant of life's fleeting nature
our faith looks beyond the temporal*
while enjoying daily victory
divinely endowed for sharing bliss.
Today showcases God's gift of grace* midst compassion, kindness, mercy, peace
glowing with hope we accept with thanks
ready for optimization's zest.
2Corinthians 4:15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
February 13, 2026
3rd place, "2026-02-12 Write A Beautiful Carpe Diem Poem" Carpe Diem Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 3/14/2026
My girlfriend bought a car just a few weeks back
It was a low-riding loud-running Pink Cadillac
She took it for a cruise down on Rodeo Drive
And she put the pedal to the medal doing one-ninety-five
She pulled up to a red light and for heaven sakes
She skidded through the light when she put on the brakes
Another car was coming, and it bumped her in her ass
It made her foot hit the pedal and open up the gas
She drove into a drain-ditch nearly four feet deep
And her head hit the horn, then, it began to beep
My girlfriend she was looney; well, you should have heard her screaming
Especially when she woke up, just to find that she was dreaming
Pink Cadillac- Bruce Springsteen
Could never drink coffee cold
Once tried it and it’s gross
Fermented in ice chilling me
For goodness sakes just have tea
Everyone has their preferred drink
Even if it’s a poor choice me thinks
Fall is upon us, don’t you see, feel it’s warm and cool crisp wind blowing in the trees alive with color, stores are alive with sights and sounds of pre holiday sakes galore…
I see something else, unsheltered families, people, sleeping in boxes, park benches, with nothing but clothes upon their back, Jesus where art thou..it’s mid October, only two months away, yet no cheer do I feel.
Hate all around, nobody wishes to reason with one another, nobody sits down to talk with one another…business before humility.
My heart hurts everywhere I look, Lord give me your eyes so i can see your children who are hurting, give me your arms so I can reach out to them, a child without a toy, a simple stuffed animal sure to bring a smile, a warm cup of coffee, to warm up their insides.
Lord, I ask of nothing for my family, please surround these lost souls, welcome them to your table of plenty, may they be full with your word, help US to open up OUR hearts, for its hard to stumble when your on your knees..
I suffered double the heartbreaks
For the way I left those two behind.
I also suffered so long for their sakes,
So I wouldn't be alone with my mind.
I suffered double all of the pain
That I caused for everyone I know.
I also suffered so much for their own gain,
So I learned we all reap what we all sow.
I suffered double the regret
For the mistakes I made in vain.
I also suffered so many years of shame,
So now all I want is to be me again.
I suffered double the solitary time,
For all the time I wasted waiting for others.
I also suffered from losing loves so sublime,
So now I am choosing one from many lovers.
Please don't barter with the gold in my heart,
Don't make me swallow the salt in my tears.
If you're looking for someone to rip apart,
Pick someone else ripe, in their younger years.
For Heaven sakes and all the Saints above,
Like the band, "Triumph," sings from clouds on high.
Maybe too old to get hurt in love, Baby,
But, I'm still young enough...young enough to cry!
giant hole in the ground
I think of course snake
dragon emerges with barely a sound
frightened, I start to shake
at two a.m. the dragon flies back in
how did he fit into that hole for goodness sakes?
I look down and his giant green eye gives me a grin.
I smell the aroma of a giant clam bake
are you okay down there? I yell to my dragon.
He gives me a wings up, and I settle down.
The next afternoon there are baked clams in my wagon.
And I am bragging about him all over town.
We know the secret to winning
The sweet fennel sausage with
sweet relish and eggnog yeast rolls.
The toll of the roll
with caramelized onions
The dungeon were the tomato's
Ripen is scrubbing
Perfect lettuce ooh the sweet relish
Is it delish love your relish
Peggy rolls takes the tolls to another
Level
Sausage sammish and fries damn I
Love your sandwich
Oniony buttered rolls
Like a grill cheese sandwich
I am in love you know
I gotta have it
Tickle me
I am your fool
Staula
The perfect fool
Cheese me up
To a whole new level
Feenl sweet
A seductive devil
The spicy red pepper flakes
Oh foo goodness sakes
We gotta good thang
Going on
It's my song
Won't stand a chance
Music by
Galveston Sweetie
Food by "Greasie"
Courtesy of
Soothing Sounds
And by "Hot LOVER"
OF SHORTIE RICO LLC.
and the Sounds of
Black Music On nc.
Grace is a free gift
That cover up all drifts
Even in its own shift
It troubles logical thefts
Truly, in problems, it seems there is no grace
Or you think many are out of space
May be its remains are of trace
Meant for those who set the pace
Working grace is for all
Just that many don't listen to its call
And leads it astray to their downfall
Yet, aligned beings get to stand tall
Someone paid for it
To let go of us- punishment
Our troubles and s
Laid down as the sheep for atonement
He died for our sakes
Without complaining of aches
Yet, for us; wines and breads, he bakes
And our destined home, he makes
Exactly eighty years ago today
Came the valiant, victorious VE Day
We celebrate in commemoration
Of the day that brought each our salvation.
Amid the joy there is also sorrow
For those who never saw a tomorrow
They had bravely fought for each of our sakes
Staring dangerous missions in the face.
Let's join together in raucous hip-hop
Dancing till midnight all around the clock
In thanks to all who died, those that survived
For they are the reason we are alive.
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