Smites Poems | Examples

Feeding Time

Don't bite the hand that feeds

Don't feed the hand that bites

Don't smite the heart that needs

Don't need the heart that smites

Juniper

Juniper,* you are a blessed tree, endowed by God for all to see
Umbrella you were to Prophet Elijah when from distress he did flee...
Never denying your sheltering role, helping ecosystem to be whole
Indeed fulfilling goal, as haven for birds, even for tired soul...
Performing best, providing habitat for wildlife with protective zest 
Evergreen that smites longevity's pest and stands firm midst test
Ready to grant rest under your foliage toward victory's crest.

*1 Kings 19:4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.

June 18, 2025
3rd place, "High Fives for June" Acrostic Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich; judged on 6/24/2025

HOPEFUL BLISS

hopeful
blissful

blest glow
smites woe

peace* beam
love's gleam

show smile
glad style

kind share
God's care

*Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

April 14, 2025
5th place, "YOUR CHOICE Y" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 5/2/2025

HEART'S PRAYER

breaking out of fear
seeking peace with tear
needing freedom gear
escaping from gloom’s steer
to love, drawing near…

soul in despair
cries for blest care
against cursed stare
midst what’s unfair…

faith smites doubt
conquers pout
from guilt’s route…

pride falls
heart calls…

God!*

*1Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

March 8, 2025
2nd place, "ONLY MARCH 2025 POSTED" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 3/9/2025

Heart's Plea

Mind breaks out of fright
seeking peace with plight
needing freedom flight
escaping from gloom’s blight
to love's glowing delight...

Soul in despair, day and night
cries for blest caring sprite
against cursed weakening might
midst what’s unfair, not right...

Faith smites doubt's fight
sans heavenly insight
conquers pouting bite
from guilt’s route and cite…

Pride falls from towering height
heart yearns for God, source of light.

GRACE VERSUS GUILT

“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.”  2 Corinthians 9:8 of the King James Bible; "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?" Romans 6:1 KJV 

God’s grace abounds where guilt does hide
As pardon reigns above sin’s pain
There --- mercy, hope and love reside.
God’s grace abounds where guilt does hide
Since divine forgiveness smites pride
Toward triumph of blissful gain.
God’s grace abounds where guilt does hide
As pardon reigns above sin’s pain.

WHEN I AM OLD

When I’m old, I see myself greatly blest
As God makes me enjoy His constant grace
Propelling my pace to finish life’s race
And maximize best years with joyful zest.

When I’m old, there am I … still reaching-out
Sharing the Saviour’s love with peaceful glow
Along prayerful spirit that smites woe
Gratefully praise-filled against doubt and pout.

When I’m old*, freed from demands of work pain
My faith trusts the Lord with triumph-delight
Offering accomplishments by His might
Midst liberty to wait for heaven’s gain.

*Psalms 71:18 Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

January 20, 2025
10th place, "When You Are Old" Rhyme Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Sara Kendrick; judged on 1/21/2025

LIGHT THAT LIGHTS ALL LIGHTS

Light* that lights all lights continues to glow 
triumphant midst woe toward jubilant today 'til tomorrow.

Blest light wakes soul up 
perking with God's prop.

Divine light wafts hope
propels faith midst cope.

Sun light for work height
prods glad labour might.

Light to brighten time
sounds achievement chime.

Gentle light ends grief
ushers joy's relief.

Smiling light from face
defies angst; shows grace.

Pardon light we see
makes our spirits free.

Light against stress-hush
quiets heart's strong rush.

Light amidst love bliss
never should we miss.

Lord of light brings joys
cheers restive night’s poise.

Light that lights all lights smites evil darkness' blights
illumining humankind toward goodness' delights.

*John 8:12 - Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

December 8, 2024

An Atheist Shakes the Bishop's Hand

The ring depicts a promise of fidelity.
I smile as you stand in your cloak.
That headgear is the symbol of the tongues of fire.
I smile as you receive that formal mitre,
while that pastoral staff is a shepherd's crook.

I smile as I know that staff will be used
to smite a great oaken door.
I smile as I hear that resonant bong;
I see that ring with its diocesan crest.
You say you will pledge yourself to those who gaze.

A ring on that hand,
that hand holds a staff,
the staff smites a door.
I smile as a non-believer,
though it is a smile of great affection.


(7 May 2024)

Bamboo Wisdom

Bamboos are awesome
It bend when the wind smites
Such clever wisdom.

AWESOMELY DIVINE

Awesome with divine glow
yon magic wand in kaleidoscopic delight
hope smites woe…

radiates smile
midst prayer to God of faith’s sight
meanwhile…

brings gain
answer to plight
rain…

Awesome with divine glow
midst prayer to God* of faith’s sight
rain!

*"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1Thessalonians 5:16-18

February 17, 2024
7th place, "Lets Minichu on Magic" Rhyme Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Mohan Chutani; judged on 2/29/2024

NEVER IN OBLIVION

"That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments." Psalms 78:7 of the King James Bible

Opportunities divine that made me grow
Blessed my faith by the Lord midst service-glow
Leading toward loving gratitude flow
Imparting joy for a victorious New Year cargo…
Vividly they vanquish every sorrow and woe
Instilling goodness of testimony-show
Optimistically, I bury them not in oblivion-blow
Now, my heart smites forgetfulness’ shadow.

Never will I surrender to oblivion-foe  
Enabled by the Lord Who does bestow
Values as well as virtues of reaching-out bough
Empowering my spirit for kindness here below
Reverberating heaven's kindness with His truth I know.

January 4, 2024
3rd place, "Oasis, Oblivion, Odyssey Words" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 1/14/2024

Blessed Home Footles

Home blest
love’s nest…

Dad leads
kind deeds…

Mom cares
grace shares…

Brod’s walk
props talk… 

Sis dear
brings cheer…

Babe smiles
laugh styles…

Sibling
Bonding…
                                
Each glows
peace flows…

All pray
let’s stay… 

Oneness
firmness…
					
Faith flight
smites fright…

We cope
then hope…
  
Joys swell
works well…
					
Good health
great wealth…
						
Blest home
God’s dome

Fortress*
no stress!

*He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

June 6, 2023               
10th place, "NO 1241 NEW POEM ONLY" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest	Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 9/7/2023

On the Crest of a Wave

When sorrow comes riding on the crest of a wave
    It hurts you, converts you
Into someone broken, bruised, brittle and not brave

When passion comes riding on the crest of a wave
   It drowns you and crowns you
With a cryptic caress, and a crazed heart that craves

When delight comes riding on the crest of a wave
   It thrills you and fills you
With sanguine satisfaction, soul sadness to stave

When fury comes riding on the crest of a wave
   It blinds you and finds you
A brazen brochure on how to badly behave

When kindness comes riding on the crest of a wave
   It mends you and sends you
On a smooth streetway that steers your self and does save

When terror comes riding on the crest of a wave
   It bites you and smites you
With a gruesome greeting that's grievous, gruff and grave

When comfort comes riding on the crest of a wave
   It cures you, assures you
Of a freedom from fear and a Friend who forgave

Victorious Vanquishing

”But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1Corinthians 15:57 of the King James Bible

Vanquishing blight for victor’s flight
My heart is gripped with mother's love
Assisting son’s development height
While he propels himself above.

Optimizing promise of hope
Vanquishing blight for victor’s flight
My patience is stretched with peace-slope
As special child smites spastic blight.

Beholding each milestone delight
My faith trusts God for strength and grace
Vanquishing blight for victor’s flight
Possible upon prayer brace.

Maneuvering wheel chair with zest
My dear son conquers struggling fright
Secured around faith's caring best
Vanquishing blight for victor’s flight.

August 11, 2023

2nd place, "U or V Words" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 8/13/2023

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