Ways of Providence
...“The only real influence I've ever had was over myself.”
The Artist Edward Hopper ( Re: Altering or creating Providence.)
Assuming there are more brilliant ways,
That our life takes t...
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Categories:
selflessly, mother, travel,
Form: Couplet
I Am Sorry
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It was never my intention,
not a conscious decision,
to cause you any level of grief.
Our give and take wasn’t as envisioned.
Blindly, I let you fall between my gaps.
It’s not ri...
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Categories:
selflessly, confusion, feelings, forgiveness, friendship,
Form: Free verse
Writing
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Hebrews 13:5 “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Genesis 19:26 "But hi...
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Categories:
selflessly, appreciation, blessing, christian, inspirational,
Form: Free verse
Selfish and Selfless
...In the quiet of night, when the world felt so still,
I brought you home, my heart full yet so filled with fear,
A baby so small, so fragile and bright,
After surgery's touch, we faced each new nig...
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Categories:
selflessly, anger, angst, anxiety, child,
Form: Free verse
Damaged
...They stick labels on broken things that say damaged
Damaged but still usable
because why would you throw something away when it’s just a little broken, battered or bruised, we pride ourselves in...
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Categories:
selflessly, abuse, cry, dark, emotions,
Form: Free verse
Jan and Josef
...Edvard's exile could not deter
the course as it flowed
or blood that drove
through his body
life had to change
when the soldiers came
bringing tanks and arms of oppression
machines of war ...
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Categories:
selflessly, conflict, death, freedom, hero,
Form: Free verse
perfect mom
...She was a fabulous mother
A loyal wife, a devoted daughter
Selflessly helpful to those in need
She uplifted her family, friends, and neighbors
A good friend, a loyal citizen, devoted to God and h...
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Categories:
selflessly, mother,
Form: Free verse
The Conquering Promised Seed
...The Genesis of a Promised Seed
was and has always been a conflict.
Since primordial Eden and Eve,
between her grain against devil's trick.
His journey to the womb of Mary
is a testament of His...
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Categories:
selflessly, 7th grade, christian, hope,
Form: Rhyme
Ivory Flakes
...You were never the sunset to me, but always the crimson hue veiling the sun; The subtle shyness in the eyes of a maiden wildly in love with the moonlit boy, her prominent lobster red cheeks when she ...
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Categories:
selflessly, cute, dream, fantasy, romantic
Form: Free verse
HEART OF THE BEGONIA
...Heart of the Begonia is what my soul has seen.
As thee is whom I have seen.
Oh, what an art of the divine in it!
As if I was enchanted by it.
Heart of the begonia, what a beauty of your existen...
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Categories:
selflessly, inspirational love, love, poetry,
Form: Free verse
Happy Birthday Ink Empress
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Dear poetry soup family, today is a very special day as we celebrate the birthday of a new year star ~ my lovely, Ink Empress. She is one of the kindest, compassionate and purest soul I've met in...
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Categories:
selflessly, birthday, devotion, emotions, meaningful,
Form: Free verse
Facing The Raging Wind
...If possible, don't complain about fate
Get rid of the sadness and the pains
The wind will blow it away
Life is short, love is not enough
Why bother for a minute in the sun
If possible, please re...
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Categories:
selflessly, courage, fate, life, strength,
Form: Free verse
I am Thankful for
...I am thankful for the beautiful family I proudly own
My loving parents under whose care, I have grown
My bosom friends who share my joy and pain,
Who selflessly abide with me with no t...
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Categories:
selflessly, appreciation, blessing, happiness,
Form: Rhyme
Community
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Community, do you remember that
Our rapidly changing world, has stripped community from behind our backs
Technology connects us across the globe
But sometimes isolates us within our own mind...
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Categories:
selflessly, community, loneliness, nostalgia, relationship,
Form: Rhyme
A Mothers Heart
...A mother's heart, so full of grace,
With endless love, she sets the pace.
Though tired eyes may hide her pain, She gives her all, time and again.
Through sleepless nights and weary days,
She ...
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Categories:
selflessly, birth, care, child, dedication,
Form: Rhyme
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