Short Godspeed Poems

Godspeed
it should be first
it is...

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Summoned from Oblivion
Whose darkness I depart
Godspeed to Elysium
The temple of the heart...

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Good God, glorious gain — Godspeed!

10/22/2019
(not for contest)

galvanic - breathtaking...

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final autumn leaf 
clings to skeletal branch 
life in the balance 

12th November 2014...

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Whatever 

I tried.
I cried.

I bleed.
Godspeed.

Haunted heart.
Impart.

Tears fall.
Feel small.

Gave up.
Mucked up.

Reality torn.
Well-worn.

Life; death.
no breath....

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Through the storms through the perils
To REACH YOUR HEART I've been through
Suffered much endured so much
Survived it all, I brush it off
for my heart is as strong as any obstacle I face
Im swift I come with Godspeed...

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voyage of dismay 


            slow boat drift away 
        fluidic ink bring what may
       godspeed through the grey
         final words i pen not say
        in love letter on mainstay



THE LAST LOVE LETTER
By David Kavanagh...

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Jesus died on a cross so I could live
He promised all my sins he would forgive
if you want to see God, you go through me he said
my blood is the wine in this cup, my body the bread
angel arms would fly me to Heaven at Godspeed...

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Not Me


Some mourned 
His death
Today -
Not me

Someone
Killed him
They say -
Not me

He stole
My wife
And laughed -
Not me

I fear 
Prison
That's why
Not me

His death 
Improved
This Earth 
Say I


He'll rot
in Hell
Godspeed -
Not me

12-7-16
For contest Duplex...

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sappy valentine
brown-eyed largesse broke my heart
a little, too much—
godspeed ahead…my sailor
celebrates the day we met

February 2022

David and I met 42 years ago on Valentine’s Day
in Navy “A” school. He brought me to see the
submarine trainer - awooga awooga (or gaga for short ;)...

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Dismal stars out
Contrite to feelings
The moon glows brightly.
The storm is inside.
Tears form as I cry.

Regret, I don’t.
Have I done wrong?
Here and now stand
Weeping for hope.

Willow tree
Sways in wind
Vision rapt

Hope gales.
Godspeed!

Life
|_______________________|
 Penned on January 02, 2015!...

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face down
again tonight
this time
of the sacred cathode
all white ways
when it glowed
free, electric

flat-line
when to destroy
is to
defy his last request
soulfully
all the best
or not at all

Godspeed
with hearts and stars
edgewise
hold high your smartest blade
whom thou lovest
thou betrayed
without question...

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I’ll stay for as long 
as you’ll have me 
At least as long 
as you have need

Until the time comes 
that you no longer need me
Then bid me farewell 
And Godspeed

E’en when I’ve gone
I’ll still be close by
In the flowers, in the wind…
In the Autumn leaves.

So if you should ever
Have need of me…Again
Open your window
And let in the breeze


...

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All smiles
Go miles,

All cries
soon dies,

Face fears
shun tears,

All hate
can wait,

As such,
LOVE much,

Laugh off
a scoff;

Be kind
Save Wild,

Be wise
Shun vice,

Good deed
Godspeed,

Find nooks
Read books,

All's swell
ends well!.


~A Brian Strand July 24 contest - Footle.
"Your Footle poem" contest by Judy Konos...

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the aura, godspeed ahead.
her countenance more than slaked,
it’s heated and apple baked.

fifty-somethings march with time…
sue ellen’s court supporting their queen,
with fanfare tea parties and costumes to preen.

steeped in fanciful color, like a dream at seventeen.
friendship and euphoria, sisters, well-bred 
primped in gowns, fedoras and blossom in purple and red....

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When you plant good seeds watch out for weeds. They will try to supersede and snuff out all good deeds.

Because weeds grow to impede and to do misdeeds. Once freed the weed will proceed to take the lead and have you treed indeed.

So take heed, when you plant your seeds, watch for weeds,  if you feed,  they will breed and will make you concede.

Proofread, then proceed with Godspeed....

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My neon-hearted one, 
vibrating throbs shining through 
the soul-soaked night. It 

is an endless ride 
on this forlorn, pebble-skinned 
autobahn; I still 

can feel you out there.
Your heartstrings are like distant, 
radio waves; such

beautiful white noise
attached to the senses of
mine anchoring me 

into a godspeed 
velocity just to safe 
and sound; here and now reach you....

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In the earth, I plant this weed
A magnificent plant indeed
Given refuge when in need
Taken away from the pain I bleed

In the earth, I plant this weed
High spirits for such a seed
Future well with Godspeed
Those who know, are those who read

In the earth, I plant this weed
An autumn moon takes the lead
Holding my breath I precede
Taking the chance, to succeed

~Leonard Napierskie...

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Do not miss your chance.
Take a leap into
the sea of unknown;
opportunity.
Go on, take that risk!

Find your passion,
chase that rainbow.
Godspeed, my friend.
Never look back!

On your marks,
get set, go!
Today, now.

Never
look back...

leap!


Any Theme Diminished Hexaverse Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Charles Messina (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written and posted: 01/17/2019...

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I
Dora was 82 this year
My onetime neighbor
Three years back
I was new again
From USA, I backtracked
She inspired me about Africa again

II
Jesus, she loved Thee well
We pray, shalom, live to tell
If an ordinary, great South African
Bye Tanie Dora, godspeed
You wanted to care for your needs
But Thatcher Home was there
For a while, you shared your flair
In faith and community spirit...

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Everything he knew was gone 
Except what were his memories 
The future and the dawn had merged 
And passed away to history 
He came to realize that fate 
Had given him no guarantee 
No foes to best or place to rest 
No strength to fight or flee 
So if you think you might have seen 
Someone that looked a bit like me 
With unsung deeds 
Wish him Godspeed 
For now there’s nothing left to see...

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Death and its mournful tidings
Obituaries and eulogies, read
Black ties and black veils, all in rows
Surround this shell and the open earth
The cold, damp wind sashays through and through
Memories, half a century old are lost and forgotten
A flight of geese overhead, perform a last flyover
Victory in death
Vestiges of family, say farewell and Godspeed
Tomorrow brings colder and damper weather...

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Fly oh dear butterflies,
like nothing can stop you,
spread your wings so wide,
that when you move it,
it makes a wind so strong,
enough to blow away the pain of your passing,
the tears caused by your departure.

Fly my dear butterflies,
Godspeed as you find your way home.
And should one of your kind comes into my life once again,
bless me with your love,
as I will always bless you with mine....

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Blind date with a blind map,
oh Lord, where are my fingers running?
Are they again seeking out your heart?
For your body remains invisible 
on uncharted lands
as your absence taking shape. 
Godspeed with the Hand of Fate,
while mapping on the surface of this paper
for guiding me safe waters,
watching out the tides
while leaving nowhere
I reach you ashore,
"Geborgenheit" is the word;
safe & sound....

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I never dreamed, I would see God riding a Harley
As fast as he goes it's called Godspeed
No matter what area you live in
He is there to help you, indeed

He goes through towns and cities,
Disguised like a man.
Just finding people, 
Who really need a hand.

After awhile, he heads back on the road,
Listening to people, who are in need.
Checks on everything He created,
For He is the one, that planted the seed....

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