I unlock my strongbox. My old mind is crammed with silver screen gold. I manipulate, polish, reshape, bend. Eclectic draught, a childhood net, a lifetime’s catch. All that l gleam, imagination stew and the pervious present, preserved.
a black and white film
colorized and good remake —
truth sought in sequel
RHYMES AND REASONS Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Line Gauthier
5/31/2020
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some
understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you,
not wanting anyone to perish,
but everyone to come to repentance.
— 2 Peter 3:9 NIV
THE WARRIOR
His muscular articulating wings.
Michael’s halo in vertiginous spin —
The power of humble obedience.
Michael, the archangel, the warrior
Angel - second to the King of kings.
Not superior — blest — with pow’r and might.
He commands God’s army against Satan.
He fights the serpent who calls away men.
He hurled Eden’s tempter, the beast to earth.
Led by the Lord of all — the archangel.
His strongbox voice and trumpet choice —loud sound.
Beware sinners! The heavens call on earth.
3/10/2020
"At that time Michael, the great prince
who protects your people, will arise.
There will be a time of distress
such as has not happened from the beginning of nations
until then. But at that time your people--everyone whose name
is found written in the book--will be delivered. — Daniel 12:1 NIV
Song Of Songs 8:10: I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. Thus I have become in his eyes like one bringing contentment.
MANE OF THE GRAYING LION
God molded the figure of a woman - her curves and sultry skin;
and the eyes of beholden man, to search out the strongbox.
The jewels pure, as should the thoughts and deeds of love be.
Between bronze thighs a twinge of jealousy - reign in with responsibility.
Soft spoken lips of your virgin will wait
as you oil the lamp of intense love,
not pretentious lust. For one will save your life.
The other will burn the pyre.
Whilst the old wolf,
with a dry and dusty tongue,
drinks the dregs of sin, the mane
of the graying lion is content and soft,
memories like gems pass back and forth.
7/14/2019
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