Short Steadfastly Poems

William Shakespeare, I faithfully taught
   My students, Shakespeare steadfastly fought...

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my summer walk as

a squirrel leaps tree to tree . . .

sun beams steadfastly


June 28, 2021
for 'A Brian Strand July 10' Contest...

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Hold on
Steadfastly to
Hope and faith in tough times;
Love,when you find it, or if it...
Finds you



Date written: 12/06/2012...

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Admirable ability.
Rhythmically rendered.
Terrific talent. 
Intense individuals. 
Steadfastly studying.
Tangential thinkers.
Seeking serendipity. 

© May16, 2011
Dane Smith-Johnsen...

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They toil away
unacknowledged and unseen
working day and night
fleecing the scene
they know all your ins and outs
steadfastly collecting 
everything 
they can on you... Meet

The Lint Factory Inc....

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Introspective or
Sparkling bright,along
Life's highway we alight.Now
Crestfallen,then tearful sad,
Pensive,wistful blue
Steadfastly our moods show through;
Close up or afar
Our moods make us who we are....

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Strong
spirit
faithfully
uncomplaining
thus, you have been since your beautiful birth

Once a soft and cuddly baby boy
now, a stalwart
steadfastly
serene
man

Ó November 16, 2011
Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen...

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LEADERSHIP



          Faith
          Unwavering courage
          Communicates, inspires, encourages
          Steadfastly adheres to principles 
          Integrity




                    10/8/2020
                     3pm PST...

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Words flutters her firm 
feathers and
flies to freedom,
she whirls in the wind of 
wonders,
wielding wisdom,
her spirit swirls and soars 
steadfastly to stardom,
without thrills, her theme, 
thrust will be thrown into 
thorns and thraldom....

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Rooted in rising aspirations
Left alone in a field of dread
Autumn glimpses of
Winter wind skies
Whither the harvest
of withering drive
Whether  twas worth it
To be so alive
Standing  silent
beside fruited seeds
Steadfastly set
in his ways...

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Practice

Goals
studied
steadfastly
time and again
achieves preparedness repeatedly.

Ends embarrassing errors, happily
examines skills
sets sights on
success
won.


© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
    January 16, 2010

Poetic form: Double Tetractys...

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Thoughts of paradise
Swiftly diminish
Into melancholy memories…

Each gripping steadfastly 
Romantic eyes of then and someday
Burnishing our hushed moments of fantasy…

Letting us elude our todays
Which initially, divine in desire
Converts into yearning soon enough…...

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Mainly a friend that loves and amuses
I often would be lost without you
Never a moan parts your lips
Steadfastly you guard our home
Tenderly you wash and groom the cats
Ready to go for a run at the drop of a hat
A true and loving companion you
Live life with wagging tail and a smile...

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Drawn steadfastly upon my face 
neatness and precision; 
unturned yet quaintly ageless grace 
as I breathe the new dawn.

Excerpt from my poem, Ageless Grace   8/23/2019
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/ageless_grace_cm_1175424

9/15/2019

Arbitrium Divisa 4 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden...

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Souls in Heaven.

First, was Neda, then Sahar, now Mahsa.
She was forced to bend her soul.
Once again, a woman died.
The government's sordid role.

Mahsa's death in custody,
Must be steadfastly investigated.
So Ebrahim Raisi said.
Once again, Iranians will feel frustrated.

Raul Máximo da Silva
Portugal...

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A lack of a horse or a Harley had long held him back,
the curse of normalcy and no redeeming truck.

Some said he held himself back
others shrugged 
knowing he had already lost a race
he never dared to enter.

Nevertheless he plowed his own track
kept a neat furrow
a straight-arrow aiming steadfastly
to nowhere worth a mention....

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I watch as the rain pours down incessantly
I listen as the west wind howls past so silently
Yet to my destination I must pursue
My fate be tested my truth be told
Yet alas my goal is not yet in view
Steadfastly onto my burden I hold
Bathed in this monsoon rain I stand weathered
Yet I know that without a doubt I shall reach unrested...

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Far from shy;
               w  a  l  k  s ten feet tall,
divorced
               from plaguing doubts
and anxiety.
               Steadfastly 
b  e  l  i  e  v  e  s 
               in himself,
and boy,
               does it show!
It's powdered
               all over his face;
there's a pep in his step.
               He...
exudes confidence!

...

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Heaven views
triumphant voyage 
providentially blest...

Along tranquil service  
journey prevails 
God steadfastly
anchors.*

*Hebrews 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast.

July 6, 2021
3rd place, "Picture This 2 - 7 Lines in 14 Words" Verse Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 7/12/2021....

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Unfurled in magisterial splendor
To minds memory forever render
Glorious vision of red, white, and blue
Steadfastly waving, our hearts to renew
Emblematic embodiment we embrace
Thirteen stripes of valor, purity, and grace
Vigilance, justice, emblazoned by blue
Fifty white stars twinkle in united hue
Flying in freedom, tell our nations story
Liberties bulwark, our flag, Old Glory!...

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To think passing time with the question posed
And pluck from my ponders what I am not
Reveals an answer from the calm of mind
When my stranger perceptions formulate
To persuade me with inferior choice
And steal the security of what I am
And hold steadfastly to bridges I built
That span the solace of all that I am
When I find what I'm not is unimportant


8/3/19 contest Something I am not...

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Practice makes perfect, is what Mom said.
Regular preparation renders perfection well.
Altruism and faith remembers the Lord.
Corrects the soul and perfects the saints.
Tomorrows arrive steadfastly swiftly.
Imperfections infect spiritual aspirations.
Consideration and repentance corrects errant days.
Expect exaltation while choosing life’s way.

© November 14, 2011
Dane Ann Smith-Johsnsen...

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My eyes a reflection upon 
the night, a still-life of 
weft black white threads embroidered lace 
of sketched jagged diamonds.

Drawn steadfastly upon my face 
neatness and precision; 
unturned yet quaintly ageless grace 
as I breathe the new dawn.


8/23/2019

Poetry Contest: CHOOSE AN OCTAVIO PAZ LINE 
Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud 



   1. The night was a garden of eyes.” – The Blue Bouquet...

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One is such a lonely number
It's taste is bittersweet
Oddly taking on the world
Losing to defeat

Two makes one better
Standing steadfastly strong
Conquering the unknown
Together they belong

Holding hands they journey
Hurdling obsticles in the way
Breaking through barriers
Together day after day

One was such a lonely number
Two came in and won
Hearts collided deep inside
And now the two are one...

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Moving steadfastly to my north node
My place of glory, my splendiferous abode

Yes!  My true 'NORTH' I'm traveling 
Precious jewels I'm unraveling 

Distractors I'm ignoring
Life's treasures I'm exploring

Staying the course unabated
Following my God compass, now I'm elevated

Rising to glorious heights
No more obstructing divine sights

Staying the course and soul sailing
Moving on UP,  I'm prevailing...

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