Short Connell Poems

Imagist Skipwith Connell
an unusual forename as you can tell
No bios seem to exist
notwithstanding with his 'Nocturne' do persist...

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William Barr told Congress a lie
And Mitch Mc Connell knew why
Who cares if they lied?
That's GOP pride!
Giuliani finds a fall guy!...

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I follow Him wherever He leads me ~ And find satisfaction

"In all thy ways acknoledge him, and he shall direct thy paths" - Proverbs 3:6

October 19, 2019
Proverbial Monoku 2 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Carol Connell...

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Colossians 3:14

 " AND ALL OVER THESE VIRTUES PUT ON LOVE WHICH BINDS THEM ALL TOGETHER IN PERFECT UNITY. "

  Proverbial Monoku

  Unity on bond of love is the right way to civilization.

 09/06/18

  Proverbial Monoku  Contest by Carol connell...

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Trust the Lord PM2 
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding 
 
Please Lord, watch over my son until the day that I see him again 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proverbial Monoku 
Sponsored by Carol Connell...

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Dirty money like an ice cube in parched hand hastily fades.


Proverbial Monoku Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Carol Connell
September 01, 2018
   Proverbs 10:16 (NIV)
     The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death....

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a sonorous name on knees not shoulders ~ ‘tis rich in integrity

8/16/2018

A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1

Proverbial Monoku (Carol Connell)
1st place/multiple placements...

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Walk away from the sinful paths~that steer to eternal damnation.

11/16/19

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is 
the way of death.  Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV)










For Carol Connell Proverbial Monoku 2 Contest
November 16, 2019...

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Please get away from those who have no conscience or sense of Godliness.


Written 11-4-2019
Contest:  Proverbial Monoku 2 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Carol Connell

Inspired by Proverbs 1: 10
“My son if sinners entice thee, consent thou not”
King James Version...

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impermanence of youth upstaged every time by purity of heart



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~SUNLIT RIPPLES~ 2019

AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on November 13, 2019 for contest PROVERBIAL MONOKU 2 sponsored by CAROL CONNELL  -  RANKED 1ST...

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Water spilled, cannot be retrieved, but in Heaven the water of life.


Proverbs 23:5 Good News Translation
Your money can be gone in a flash, as if it had grown wings and flown away like an eagle.

Poetry Contest: Proverbial Monoku 
Sponsored by: Carol Connell...

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atonement is not for the weak but durable; cloaked wrongs weigh heavy







Proverbs 28:13 
“Those who conceal their sins do not prosper, but those who confess and renounce them find mercy.”

Proverbial Monoku
Carol Connell
September 7, 2018...

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laying on night mats--

children dream of quietude

as vile step-aunt growls



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8/31/2018
Proverbial Monoku  Sponsored by Carol Connell
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‘ Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.’
Proverbs 29:11...

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As your restless heart yearns for a war’s end
Dear friend, let these  arms hold you
While your son battles on.

I’ll  be around when tears riddle the nights
And calm all fears as we bond--
Strengthening hope, my pledge.


Contest: Kimo Therapy for Carol Connell
8.05.2018...

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Wise are her eyes her home she builds: tickling her heart and foolish she becomes


Contest: Proverbial Monoku 2
Sponsored by: Carol Connell
Date Created: 10/19/2019

Verse:
Proverbs 14:1 KJV
14 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands....

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PROVERBIAL  MONOKU

Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

Give her of the fruit of her hands,
And let her own works praise her in the gates.

Proverbs 31:30-31 NKJV

28 August 2018
For the contest sponsored by Carol Connell...

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silence marks a fool a wise man - a closed mouth marks understanding


Proverbs 17-28....Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. (KJV)


11-17-19
Contest: Proverbial Monoku 2
Sponsor: Carol Connell...

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Hold her like a precious violin; she’ll bless you with her most dulcet song.


Aug. 22, 2018 for the Proverbial Monoku Contest of Carol Connell
Inspired by King James Bible Proverbs 4:8
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her....

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Proverbs 1:5

5. A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will(b) attain
wise counsel,






* To be wise, you will listen much, eager to learn; 
   and seek wise advice.












10/27/19
Contest: Proverbial Monoku 2
Sponsor: Carol Connell...

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Think twice before you say what's on your mind; mind what you do-- stand by them.


~08/30/18
~Proverbial Monoku contest by Carol Connell


    From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,
    and the work of their hands brings them reward.
     Proverbs 12:14 (NIV)...

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Church fellowship hones us with a deep, shared, belief that sharpens our faith. 


September 6, 2018

Contest: Proverbial Monoku
Sponsor: Carol Connell

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17  NIV

17 Syllables checked with howmanysyllables.com
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Be joyful in enriching others with your blessings as you share God’s goodness and grace.

August 16, 2018
Based on Proverbs 10:22: “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it”
(KJV).

3rd Place, "Proverbial Monoku" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Carol Connell; judged on 9/17/2018....

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Taught by God, virtues education transforms prudent learners.


Proverbs 2:6 "For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." (KJV)

October 21, 2019
3rd place, "Proverbial Monoku 2" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Carol Connell; judged on 11/21/2019....

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Wednesday's Child 

seeds sown in the womb of a barren field
despite repeated failure
hope is the last to die

following heartache, realization 
blessed with an alternative:
the gift of adoption

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A Kimo Theraphy Contest
Hosted by Carol Connell 
© 29th July 2018...

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fragile heart beats in divine rhythm… don’t break…make it a fountain of love 

October 27, 2019
Proverb : "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows
              from it". Proverb 4.23
Syllable count : 17
Checked on howmanysyllables.com
Contest : Proverbial Monoku 2
Sponsor : Carol Connell...

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