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Embers Gleam in your Eyes

campfire flames flare bright
licking high into the night
fingers seek mirrors
to show the utmost delight
the fire wants to share tonight

your eyes catch that glow—
reflecting in afterglow
like rose under chin
shows a warm red glow on skin
a token of love aflame

out beyond what's near
I see blazing stars mirrored
back through time and space
quivering constellations
pulsing with light's energy

flames carve your outline
the darkness has etched you there
to keep for itself
as it unhooks your shadow
so that you float out of reach

somewhere passed the stars
the first light still floods outwards
unchained, unafraid—
I see it in your eyes now
as the place it will return

the light in your eyes
showcases that I share you
with the cosmic light
released from the wood by flames
kindled by our devotion

your eyes hold fire's glow
a warmth only lovers know
is light from first dawn
drifting across starlit skies
as embers gleam in your eyes

embers gleam in your eyes
embers gleam in your eyes

In the Lay of Leaves

We cling to what's fallen
in the lay of layers.
Leaves yield to the wind,
drifting down when time's up.
Pages of books flip over to
pile up as what's been read.
Days ripped from calendars
records the passage of time spent.
Musical notes strike the melodies for
verses on the score.
Words land on pages to craft our
letters, works and poems.
The lay of what we leave behind
in layers, showcases a life well spent
in the lay of leaves.

Forest Therapy

Returned to the wooded place I shed tears
where speaking out loud without any fears
had no shame or guilt attached to the spew
birds deer fairies fae gathered by the few
looking on from afar allowing my release
so I can continue my self-healing in peace
it was therapy for my soul without any pay
evaluating how far I have come along today
sound of an ovation of clapping oak leaves
spiders appeared showcases web weaves
feeling appreciated never a moment before
time to leave because there's more to explore
this wooded place I will never ever forget
remembering it will be my perfect outlet
arrived with pain left with tremendous grace
how could I ever forget this imperfect place

THE WAY THINGS GO

   Earth     
that turns on itself
being turned inside and out
has focus and shows itself
in luxury and amenities
like in big cities!
Big cities are showcases
they turn and show themselves night and day:
London displays its fog,
Paris its light,
Madrid Moorish beauty
Rio naked architecture...
Shanghai mysterious aura
New York melting pot
Moscow intriguing way
Our world turns being
only a particle of the
general movement of the Cosmos...!

Spring And Summer Seasons

Spring And Summer Seasons

To come across the transcendent traces of nature.
The flowers dance with their curves.
Nature's apostolic colors unfold.
The desert wind is migrating.

He watches beyond the day.
The sounds of bees nourish nature.
It absorbs the seasonal water.
He smiles like the creatures around him.

Plant roots are spreading from under the ground.
Spreading roots filter the soil.
It gives off the smell of filtered earth.
It showcases images of love.

With their pollen sticking to our skin.
With our breath.
With its stunning appearance.
Nature loves our soul.

By the power of our hopes seeking new love.
Our body is contracting.
The excitement of happiness is in front of us.
The goal we face is blooming in season.

PEARL IN MY SPECIAL CHILD

“He will progress 
toward retrogression.”
Pediatrician’s verdict
reverberates… 
Midst supplication 
for more than a decade
mother’s faith conquers 
fulfillment of prognosis.
Today, an art collage showcases 
miracle, smiting skepticism
since nothing is impossible with God*
Yes, it's a masterpiece
exuding divine care and family love
signed by my special child’s heart...
defying “He will progress toward 
retrogression.”

*Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

June 1, 2024
10th place, "What of ... a pearl?" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Craig Cornish; judged on 6/3/2024

Edge of Despair

When life becomes confusing,
my only saviour is my
simple musing.

Twilight shimmers in orange,
red clouds float above,
preparing for blood rain.

Lost to ponder,
I contemplate and wonder
why the symphonic sky
showcases shadows of ghosts

as a
susurration of sighs,
reflect sands of time,
like an unbalanced hourglass.

As words lose
innocent connotations
I find no use for speech.

I drift into my
silent reverie - 
but release through poetry.

Wild fires no longer rage,
rain perishes like a drought,
but the smell of ash remains

who knows what winds may come and go
and what they will bring and take.

Motionless mind agrees to a ceasefire,
with my apprehensive heart.

Cumulonimbus clouds clear,
sky is like a fresh sapphire page.

Simple sun shines - scintillating,
illuminating an enchanting rainbow.
Horizons reflect like stained glass windows.

Path clears before me,
as I bask in the brisk breeze.
Refreshing wise winds soothe,
as zephyrs heal tender wounds.

I see smoky mountains up ahead,
but I believe I can conquer them

as pain is no longer my companion.

In 2024 Grace makes the Impossible Possible

Jesus is bigger than any moment
There is nothing more powerful than 
The power of God’s Grace!
He endowers us with His Name
And enhances our territory
This in return showcases man’s history with God
 
The Grace of the Lord is a beautiful thing to behold
His relentless participation in man
Ignites the Everlasting plan of God!
Grace makes the impossible possible
Grace brings Favour that shifts us on a certain path
This is the beautiful art of the Saviour
The Wonder of Grace is given when we need it most!

Grace is God’s idea
Flee from arrogance
The Grace of the Lord Jesus is pertinent to our lives

Grace believes in our future
Grace is waiting for us
Grace makes the impossible possible
Because God never gives up on us!

Mark Frank

Copyright 2024

Autumnal Radiance

Marked with awesome color-change radiance
Autumn showcases marvelous wonders 
Designed by great God*, devoid of blunders
Exposing great nature’s glorious brilliance.

Midst phenomenon that’s iridescent
Fall’s beauty shines in every hue’s detail 
Seen through foliage so magnificent
As glowing leaves of magenta prevail.

Boughs in crimson, scarlet, orange do blend
Championing divine artistic delight
Marked by show of russet or auburn trend. 
Declaring blest autumnal glowing might

*Psalms 95:3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

September 30, 2023
2nd place, "Autumnal" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Sotto Poet; judged on 10/5/2023

Visiting Arizona

I see your mane, in each passing cloud,
the smoky stallion’s poll to the withers,
its giddyup and gallop, at midday peak,
in this arid Tucson where cowboys trod.

On the open road, contented and sleepy,
I see the shadows that form like a blanket
over the mountains with their historic shapes -
points, arches, dips and waves corral me. 

I see the buckets, saguaros, prickly-pears,
organ pipes, and stunning cacti blooms.
They pass me by in the wilderness, and
as I stroll the slithering dessert paths.

Smiling big on Tombstone’s dusty Allen street,
I look extra short, arm in arm with handsome
cowboys, in Cochise County, romanticising
the OK Corral, the Earps and Doc Holliday.

Modern Tubac with exuberant colors,
its crafts captivate and decorate
most homes North of Mexico’s border.
Turquoise Angel with Roses’ paintings, endearing.

Back in her Green Valley home - my relative
displays art from all over the world.
Her home showcases an adventurous past
and the calm and love of Jesus Christ.

3/9/2023

Juggling Act

Shame, blame, love, longing in the air,
they mix play tricks on me it’s not fair;

Pulling my mind when it’s time to chill,
this juggling act is sometimes overkill;

Throwing faster than to a slow crawl 
just then here come’s another ball;

Broad balancing display showcases 
a new routine where moods trade places;

I’m spinning inside but still I stand 
sifting through words til I find my brand;

An enduring game of toss and catch,
old feelings leave behind a new batch.

Beauteous Night

Beauty of night* amidst gems sparkling bright
Greets my heart with radiant light serene
Beckoning me to delight in sky scene
Enthralled by Almighty’s creative might.

Blooming night toward great learning know-how
Keeps me studious, acquiring wisdom gain
Blending poetry and Bible truth’s grain
Illumined as trust and faith do allow.

Blissful night showcases love in action
Beyond romantic ties held tight by care
Since family members gather to share
Around fellowship with worship fruition. 

Brilliant night for meditation moments
To thank God Who rules over lunar gleam
Highlights His omnipotence along dream
My sleep enjoys with restive engagements.

Blessed night exposes heavenly zest
Exuding well sublime celestial glow
As stars assure sweet hope for tomorrow
With the Lord responding to prayer quest.

*Genesis 1:5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night…

November 16, 2022

1st place, "Beauty Of Night" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Sotto Poet; judged on 11/17/2022.

4th place, "A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE CHOICE" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest; Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 11/25/2022.

Autumn Color Showcase

Marked with awesome color-change radiance
Autumn showcases marvelous wonders 
Designed by great God, devoid of blunders
Exposing great nature’s glorious brilliance.

Autumn showcases marvelous wonders*
Midst phenomenon that’s iridescent
Designed by great God, devoid of blunders
Seen through foliage so magnificent

Midst phenomenon that’s iridescent
Fall’s beauty shines in every hue’s detail 
Seen through foliage so magnificent
As glowing leaves of magenta prevail.

Fall’s beauty shines in every hue’s detail 
Boughs in crimson, scarlet, orange do blend
As glowing leaves of magenta prevail
Soon turning to russet or auburn trend. 

Boughs in crimson, scarlet, orange do blend
Exposing great nature’s awesome brilliance 
Soon turning to russet or auburn trend…
Marked with awesome color-change radiance.

*Daniel 6:27 He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth…

September 23, 2022

Omnipresent God

Omnipresent, God is everywhere
midst vacuum and space, hiding nowhere
making His love well known anywhere...
reaching down to our hearts of best somewhere.

Omnipresent, God reveals His care…
by faith, we can see His divine stare
offering blest eternal welfare 
that conquers uncertain future scare.

Omnipresent, God showcases light
as He created each ray that’s bright
allowing us to know truth and right…
confirmed by His peace of bliss delight.

Omnipresent, God says, “Here am I”…
by His grace, we can never deny 
trusting the Spirit that does not lie 
within bond of relationship-tie.

Omnipresent, God stays searchable
when we seek* Him while meek and humble…
He’s ready to meet us; He’s able 
thus, for HIM, let’s be available.

*Psalm 69:32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.

Dramatic Monologue in Rhyme

August 26, 2022
6th place, "A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE CHOICE" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 9/1/2022.

Impressions of Reality

IMPRESSIONS of REALITY
becoming
  enmeshed
in endless
detail

in the shadows
 startling
depictions

turmoil
&fireworks
with
extreme reactions


the
interconnectedness
 of
 change over
time
 raising questions
reflecting
the influence
both
 inspire&
  surround
to
shape ideas
&present
 emphasising
the integral
 soundings 
& thus
showcases
the
 three-dimensional

NOTE:THIS IS AN OPEN(organic) FORM VERSE   using spaces&breaks without grammatical symbols ,the ' open' relies upon 'the one breath limitation' & so inherently requires the 'reader' (reciter) to input and responds thus making this enigmatic form a two way interplay & interpretatIon unique to the moment& changing according to mood is inherently variable.
Copyright © Brian Strand

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