Daily, God* grants me fulltime tasks to spend midst pastime bliss
Creating heaven-on-earth moments I will never miss---
Turning chaotic silence caused by doubt-driven trust
Into vibrant faith that smites honest lies along gladness-crust.
Facing attacks of ephemeral forever doom
My heart perseveres against pain of losing wins’ doom
Bouncing back from woes due to living dead stature
Smiting hellish paradise-angst toward green pasture's nurture.
Leaving cheerful pessimist attitude behind
I behold awfully pretty times as greatly designed
Along bittersweet memories with gratitude’s best
…That though sometimes I'm a wise fool, I always feel blest.
*2 Timothy 1:2 Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
September 1, 2026
1st place, "Silent Letters and Oxymorons" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Natasha L Scragg; judged on 9/2/2026
Hoping for miracles
entreating for impossibility
smiting doubts...
...vanquishing angst...
illumined by divine grace
now, requests are answered
as faith trusts the blessing-Source
and compassion functions wholeheartedly
to share glow of kindness-mirth
busting with triumphant gratitude.
Trust in the Lord with all your might
Follow His word as your guiding light
For you will have times that are dark
Let the lamp of love lighten your heart
In your weakness He will make you strong
Power in His uniqueness to carry you along
Despite dilemma that prunes you like rose
He will remember you and keep you close
For He told Peter do not to be afraid believe
To walk on water in a storm that teaches peace
So it is for you to believe as you walk in life
He will deliver you He will answer your cry
He will make a way out of no way
Smiting your enemies saving your day
Like woman with an issue of blood, yes sir
Twas her great faith in Him that saved her
Let life’s storms teach you how to believe
For He is King of Kings He will bring peace
This time I worship with faith's glow
praising God* for His blessing flow
soul is blest midst divine friendship
with faith’s glow, this time I worship.
Smiting sorrow along trust’s crest
midst divine friendship soul is blest
steadfast with hope, vanquishing woe
along trust’s crest smiting sorrow.
God’s grace works well for me to cope
vanquishing woe, steadfast with hope
Yes, I declare … now gladly tell
for me to cope, God’s grace works well.
Thankful indeed, my heart does share
now gladly tell…yes, I declare
the Lord is great midst Scripture’s creed
my heart does share, thankful indeed.
Proven always in every state
midst Scripture’s creed the Lord is great
I exalt Christ through all my days
in every state, proven always.
*Isaiah 25:1O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
July 18, 2026
1st place, "Double The Swap" Quatrain Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 7/27/2026
Warmth lingered through the final days
As eternity tried to reign
Over my Dad’s triumphant gaze…
Warmth lingered through the final days
While he declared God’s wondrous ways
Smiting infirmity-caused pain…
Warmth lingered through the final days
As eternity tried to reign*.
*Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
June 24, 2026
1st place, "A TRIOLET TO MAKE MY DAY" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich; judged on 7/1/2026
Let us mingle midst belongingness-worth
As partnership creates blest bonding zest
Around healthy camaraderie's mirth
We first experienced in our homes' sweet nest.
Growing up along our mingling terrain
We learned that with others, we ought to blend
Fellowships, we built; and friends, we did gain
Keeping them graciously until the end.
Having spirit toward gratitude light
With sharing, giving, caring, loving-glow
Mingling blooms in companionship delight
For God grants joy* along engagement-flow.
Let us continue in our mingling spree
Smiting hypocrisy through respect-ground
Showing kindness of peaceful good-works' glee
Thankful for brothers and sisters around.
*Romans 15:32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
May 12, 2026
2nd place, "2026-05-02 MINGLE" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 5/20/2026
Star-struck is my heart indeed
God grants great mercy and grace*
Since He always meets our need
Let's win in running life's race.
Good news yon stars we ought to share
Compassion, kindness and peace
Let's show our sincere care
Marked with love that does not cease.
As stars with unique radiance reign
Let's persist in our roles to prevail
Vanquishing hypocrisy's strain
Allowing truth to shine without fail.
Glowing bright midst divine stars' light
We spread cheer to all, smiting gloom
Inspiring others with joy's delight
Let's radiate nurturing bloom.
*Ephesians 2:4-5But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved).
April 29, 2026
edited on August 27, 2026
8th place, "In the Stars by The Rolling Stones" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Robert James Liguori; judged on 9/7/2026
Our pet dog Bree
basks midst joy's spree
as truly free…
She plays with zest
showing tricks' best
smiting mouse-test...
Guarding us well
from awful smell
are her barks' yell...
She keeps us glad
with doggie fad
so cool, not bad...
Befriending cats
she shares her mats
along food fats...
Thus, everyday
to God, we pray*
"bless Bree alway."
*Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
March 31, 2026
3rd place, "Any Living Thing" Rhyme Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Charles Messina; judged on 4/19/2026
“It wasn’t me who voted them in.” He bleated, quite moronic.
“And all the lies we’re being told, I think I need a colonic.”
He looked around and gathered his thoughts, “I need to pen a missive,
To my local member, here in town, and it needs to be derisive.”
His needs lined up and in a row he smoothed the sheet for writing.
Nib to page, ink to flow, the Minister’s in for a smiting.
And as the words began to roll with sweet and honeyed menace,
The smile in his eyes began to show, he started, “My name’s Dennis.”
He listed off the promises made with a corresponding date
And coupled them with grievances to even out the slate.
He moaned and groaned and spouted steam. He really was quite grumpy.
And when he read it back again, he found his syntax lumpy.
Scrunch it up and start again, it surely must be proper.
With guilt to place and thoughts to sway, he breached a mental stopper.
And now, when Dennis wrote some more his thoughts and words were crystal.
Seven pages, neatly scrawled. What a delightful epistle.
Steps
shaking
stand surely
striving to stride
steadfastly sober
stretching skills, not sudden
shaped along serene success*
supplicating, shining--- soaring
smiting slothfulness and selfishness…
sharing blessings from God’s supply store
secured through faith of stewardship
settled against dearth sorrows
suffice, conquering stress
sustained for showing
s a t i s f i e d s o u l
serves well sans
steadfast
stops.
*Joshua 1:8-9 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Nonet form with alliteration
March 11, 2026
1st place, "Open the Door and Enter the World of Possibilities" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Sara Kendrick; judged on 5/17/2026
Here’s my constant personal quest
To do what's best midst trying test
Praying always to reach the crest
Begging God's help to prevail
Resting on Him when I fail...
My heart keeps on by divine grace
Triumphantly running life's race
Or patiently taking slow pace
Along stewardship terrain
Toward faith's partnership gain...
My soul strives for jubilant aim
Vibrant in sharing kindness-flame
Radiant while smiting gloom's shame
Glowing with hope despite woe
Conquering angst and sorrow...
Faith now soars for reaching-out height
Trusting the Lord Who shows blest light
Directed from selfishness-blight
Freed by rhythm of love's deed
Helping joyfully indeed...
Here am I with my gracious vow
So yielded as mercies allow
Knowing not every why and how
Since the Almighty does care
He reigns over my welfare...
Everything is well.
Love reigns by God’s grace
Exuding kindness so blest
Smiting travails' woe
Conquering fortuitous pain
Highlighting care’s radiance…
With God’s grace is hope
Vibrant despite gloom of fear
Vanquishing despair
Triumphing over worry
Championing faith’s wonders…
Peace thrives midst God’s grace
Soothing anguish of heart ache
Freeing soul from guilt
Bringing joy with pardon glow
As forgiveness does prevail…
While God’s grace abounds
Mercy shines with good delight
For gratitude bliss
Showcasing worshipful praise
Yon spirit's blest revival.
Bliss
resounds
triumph’s peace*
of wondrous hope
that reverberates
divine victory midst
grievous pangs caused by sin angst
since forgiveness reigns, smiting guilt
delighting souls with the Lord’s blest grace
for vibrant gratefulness, propelled to share.
Exuding sublime joyfulness with praise
serene worship prevails over doubt
as hearts freed by the Prince of peace
glow well for reaching-out deeds
leading those in need to
find restful haven
in safe fortress
so secured
by God’s
bliss.
*2Thessalonians 3:16 "Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all."
April 9, 2025
3rd place, "Etheree" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Ink Empress; judged on 4/17/2025.
With gratitude zeal from the heart
Exuding worshipful bliss
My soul praises the Almighty
Revived by the Holy Ghost
While faith does gaze yon firmament
Vanquishing doubts that bombard hope…
Directed toward caring kindness-route
Thankful* spirit keeps on radiating exuberance
Moved by the Lord’s tender mercy
To overcome apathetic arrogance
Smiting cold dealings...
Reverberating heavenly triumph
While optimizing reaching-out fulfillment
Grateful life creates poems spontaneously with vibrant mirth
Exalting the Creator Who warms grace, joy, and peace for sharing glow.
*1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
April 8, 2025
3rd place, "National Poetry Month Word Prompts" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Crystol Woods; judged on 4/14/2025
Be of good cheer* midst radiant glow
Smiting gloom along vibrant delight
Optimizing moments with glad zest
Marked by hearty laughter: ha-ha-ha…
With exuberance of gratitude
Share God’s blessings such as peace and joy
Lifting others in prayer of hope
Then rest at night with beautiful smile.
*John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
March 27, 2025
2nd place, "Write Eight Beautiful Lines" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 3/30/2025
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