History
Will tell
His story
He gives hell
To everyone
And to the world
As he lies and lied, he swirled
Like the leaves of autumn.
Everyone has a story
History will not absolve this one
Who is guilty
Of so much: racism,
Sexism, nepotism
Hypocrisy and weapon
Of mass destruction
No reason
To abuse power and position
Since both are ephemeral
This short-lived role
Will pass like any other season
Only God is eternal
All wars are illegal
In accordance with the Scriptures
Said the High Priest along with the vicars.
History
Will tell
His story
Ring the huge bell
Of the Cathedral
Only God is eternal
This is only a short summary
Of his biography
And not his one-page eulogy
For insulting and hurting Humanity.
Copyright © April 2026 Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved.
Hébert Logerie is the author of several poetry collections.
Isaiah 49:10 - “Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.”
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Compassion
The prime of human virtues, Compassion,
A divine trait as Ordained in Scriptures
Leads Man to help his own kind with passion
And Paint others as brothers and sisters
Of a single race spread Across the space
Receiving same Shine of the sun apace
Enjoying same Sparks of moonlight at night
And Ignited by the same divine light
Offered by grace of the Almighty Lord
Whom to lend diverse Names we can afford.
There are Scores of fiction and nonfiction mysteries
so enthralling we Call them page-turners,
thousands of Romance books and riveting histories,
many shelves of Illustrated books for eager visual learners,
almanacs that advise us about Planting and seasons,
psychology books That describe behaviors and reasons,
science books deemed to possess Ultimate reliability,
DIY* books for those learning to Rely on their own creativity, . . .
The list is almost Endless, but there is ONE Book of the ages,
which God inspired. The Way to the soul’s Salvation is within its pages.
Do It Yourself
God is true..and all men remain liars.' Nothing is new under
The sun.!
Script will be entered as i am told.'
Watch this space.'
Holy books differ, differ their adage,
No one sage whose word is a standard gauge,
As roots of virtue deep down lay,
Wherefrom the wise walked be the way.
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Translation |06.10.2024| scriptures, path of virtue,
Poet’s note: Sanskrit has thousands of verses of wisdom called Subhashhitam. A question was asked as to what is the right and virtuous path to follow. In answer comes this verse. Shrtis and Smrtis : Two main sources of learning and knowledge in ancient India. Few things were written down in those days. Hence shrtis, what is heard, and smrtis, included all that is remembered, contemplated upon, and also sanskaaras. This verse comes from Mahabharata’s Yaksha Prashna episode in Aadi Parva. The transliteration of the Sanskrit verse follows:
Shritir vibhinnaa smritayah cha bhinnaa, na ekah munih yasya vachah pramaanam |
Dharmasya tattvam nihitam guhaayaam, mahaa-janah yena gatah sah panthaah ||
Seven beams of unveiled light
Enters the breast caged by bone
The Spirit’s pity of might
Her seven fingers now known
Softens skin and hearts of stone
Rainbow of hope from heaven
Mani’s scriptures of seven
I am sorry
like the days and nights of our lives
those having to witness
human hunger, discrimination,
injustice and oppression.
I am sorry
like all the rivers of the world
those giving lifesaving water
intakes our poison.
I am sorry
like the sky, wind, forests, and the mountains
they help us breathe, but in return,
we are choking them.
I am sorry
like all the other living things on earth
and in the seas
for their service to mankind
they receive betrayal and extinction.
I am sorry
like all our holy scriptures
we stain their page after page of peace
with the blood of our violence.
I am sorry
like the earth and the heavens
whose greatest human race
failed to fly yet a true flag of peace
for all the nations of the world.
(10.24.2023)
God's word declared God always is
everything was made by God alone
for He is the divine creator overall
eternally reigns from His heavenly throne
The Holy Bible God has declared to man
revealing Himself in all that's divine
His word is a glorious living word
to this world, God gives His true sign
This God is a holy, holy, holy God
no sign of sin in Him is found
being all beautifully pure and spotless
now before Him like Moses on holy ground
Believe in God's son Jesus Christ
this is by faith a God-given gift
without faith, God is not pleased
Live by faith and be sure not to drift
Learn to be wise in all of Life
seek God's counsel to be sure
the Lord will give wisdom if you ask
cry to your God so you will endure
God's eternal love is a perfect love
He offers His salvation to one and all
Jesus His son died on the cross for your sins
come to Him to answer redemption's call
verses in lines, wing that shines
converses and do streamlines
contemplating on pages
transcending spanned phalanges
As i understand the scriptures while reading,
My Soul rejoices.
Dry fasting and praying for seven days,
My Spirit boosts.
Preaching and teaching people,
My Soul induces.
Singing and dancing for God,
My Spirit coasts.
March 13/2023
By Alfonso Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris
... Sixth place winning in the competition...
A Brian Stand premiere No 1201 Poetry Contest.
His word – scripture
Waters my thoughts, like a gentle rain
Soothing, calming, coloring
My hopes and dreams in a sweetness
That encourages me, blesses me,
Protects me from the harsh winter
His word – His vision
Reflects the music in my soul,
Like a rhythm, a rhyme, poetry
So sublime, pursuing me, purifying
Awakening wonder so alive
Dancing like the stars in the midnight
Skies, joyful, startling
His word – scripture
Feeds my soul, like inspiration
Lighting the way through hurt
Promising to free my passions
From the darkness, the doubt
The feelings of dread, fears, tears
Whispering, caressing
Even my silence, my faith, my thanks
His word – prayers
Finally give me the victory
Reminding me that my life
Is alive with grace, a sincerity
Serenity that never fades
As it erases the blackness
Lifting the shadows and filling
My heart with purity, love
Brighter than the sun, promising
He will always provide
He is alive on the inside!
GOD be praised and thanked for His Word*
We acknowledge as Spirit’s sword
declaring “Thus saith the Lord…
The Bible --- Scriptures of grace-ford!
Assuring soul's great salvation
God's Word anchors our redemption
As well as sanctification
Enabling our transformation!
Always at work in fellowship
With the Lord's truth-braced leadership
Gearing our faithful stewardship
And triumphant praise-filled worship!
Indeed working for reaching-out
While sharing Gospel without doubt
Illumining for heaven's route
Midst joyous hallelujah shout!
*Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
December 27, 2021
Edited on December 7, 2023
Scriptures*
s e c u r e
spirituality
since Saviour seals it.
*2Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
July 14, 2021
1st place, "In Just A Few Words 2" Verse Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 7/17/2021.
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