Bruised Ego's
and hurt feelings
overcoming the
stresses of differences
scaling the cultivation of secrecy
to partner and reporter
to connect and communicate
the emotional and physical intimacies
of belonging
being needed
being wanted
and being loved
non- deceptive
the justifcation of
conflict in resolution
the eventaul day
of togetherness
to start anew
to unite as one
Spoke Eros Te Love God
to these people who needed Guidance
for that togetherness after conflict
Meanderd Might they
sort between the things
that matter
Those tender mercies whisper to the need of belonging
Echo of Mercy Whispers of Love
Joy of the Lord is my strength
Humble in His sight I am weak
Following the Christ in me
Worshipping on my knees
Falling down on my face
Walking in truth and grace
Not a religious trick but
It’s about the relationship
In the valley He walks beside me
He sits at the table with me
In the presence of my enemies
For thou art with me (Psa23)
Life more abundantly comes
To those who choose to follow Him
God’s ways are a wonderful mystery
Trust He weaves a beautiful tapestry
Lord of hosts
King of glory (Psa24:10)
Tender mercies
Lovingkindnesses (Psa25:6)
(Written by ScottM 8/1 Praise the Lord)
Our pet dog is a home member indeed
She’s part of the family we truly care
As we meet her belongingness need
Providing good things God wants us to share...
Most of all, is our concern for her life* and welfare.
We call her Alelli; oh, she likes her name
Responding to us with delightful zest
While actively playing her favorite game
Showing us wondrous tricks with her best...
Yes, she joins us in our prayer for all to be blest.
*Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
January 13, 2025
3rd place, "Animals" Quintain (English) Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 1/21/2025
The Love of the Father is Great
He does not treat you the way you deserve
To be treated as a result of your sins
His mercies are new every morning
God the Father sets the end from the beginning
He finishes something before it starts
His Grace is sufficient and
His tender mercies are new every morning
The Love of the Father expands
The Cross of Calvary is rooted in history and
Forecast the depth of His Love
In my life
God covered me in a season when I wasn’t even speaking to him
His tender mercies are new every morning
No blaze can faze our Great LORD
We cannot afford to NOT call on the LORD
He will RESPOND
His Kingdom is OUR Covenant Right
Faith has no limitations
God’s WORD will respond to any situation!
He is a HELPER in times of trouble
He CARES for His citizens and
His tender MERCIES are new every morning
Faith entreats but never argues
Faith will get the job done
Faith is liberation, not a hazard
Faith is the Future being told to the present
Your future is God’s past so it is imperative that
We cast our lives on the Great Lord
We cannot afford to NOT call on the LORD
He will RESPOND
His Kingdom is OUR Covenant Right
Faith in Jesus Christ is a Solid Foundation
Mark Frank
Copyright 2024
Because His mercies never end
The sons of Jacob ne’er shall cease
His chosen ones He shall defend
He shields us with His strength and peace
His tender mercies never fail
Thus never shall consumed we be
For in His might we shall prevail
Despite the enemies we see
Because His love steadfastly stands
We shout and sing amidst a war
Our needs and plights He understands
And He sustains us evermore
Because His grace is deep and great
We have no need to fear or flee
How good it is to trust and wait
For Him to bring the victory
His mercies are made new each morn
His faithfulness has never failed
Thus be encouraged, not forlorn
Throughout the ages, He prevailed
Your mercy is our hiding place
Our help and trust is You alone
Our confidence is in Your grace
Our tears are bottled ‘fore Your throne
Our portion and our hope is You
And through Your wonders, we remain
Your promises are always true
Eternal is Your righteous reign
Inspired by Lamentations 3:21-26 and Malachi 3:6
Faith has no limitations
God’s WORD will respond to any situation!
He is a HELPER in times of trouble
He CARES for his citizens and
His tender MERCIES are new every morning
Faith entreats but never argues
Faith will get the job done
Faith is liberation and not a hazard
No blaze can faze our Great LORD
We cannot afford to NOT call on the LORD
He will RESPOND—His Kingdom is OUR Covenant Right
Faith is the Future being told to the present
Your future is God’s past so it is imperative that
We cast our lives on the Great Lord
We cannot afford to NOT call on the LORD
He will RESPOND—His Kingdom is OUR Covenant Right
Mark Frank
Copyright 2023
There is much to be said about the value of friends
Those who lift us up when we try to make amends
A crutch to help us stand when we stumble and fall
Hit us with the power of truth, thrown like a fast ball
They offer welcoming shoulders to receive our tears,
Teach us the importance of choosing to change gears
To stand with us against the barbs of disgruntled foes
Refrain from judging when we've caused other's woes
Those who are patient listeners, offering us their ears
They dry our weepy eyes, smile at us and say, "Cheers."
We love their tender mercies in forgiving us our faults
Honoring them humbles us, and their character it exalts.
“In God’s refuge I am settled and secured around His loving and peaceful security.” By the poet
Refuge in the Lord keeps me safe and sound
Inside His redemption guarding my soul
Herein is forgiveness that does fully abound
Midst sin-confession of guilt-purging goal.
Refuge inside the Almighty gives rest
Against life-challenges of grievous pain
Refreshing my heart for ministry zest
Doing all best along service-terrain.
Refuge offered by the Saviour brings hope
For tomorrow’s uncertain battle plight
Since today He grants wondrous grace to cope
Through prayer and supplication delight.
Refuge with Christ secures spiritual bliss
When attacked with afflicting illness' blow
Pulling me from self-pity’s deep abyss
Toward triumphant and refreshing glow.
Refuge* so inviting is God of love
Midst His tender mercies that meet each need
As He always pours blessings from above
I delight to share by faith's peace indeed.
*Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
April 5, 2023
1st place, "Writing Challenge - 'R' Words" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 4/6/2023.
Thinking of tonight
Finessing of the moon
I hear my own heart palpitating
In my every thought
All tender mercies hot murky
Mercury thoughts summer's
Magic you know as much as I
July heart's never lie
They teach us loving lessons
Every night
Caress me tenderly baby
Caress me with your sweet
Scarlett lips silky of the moon
Cardiac condition lovers times
3,000 summer nights endless
Skies lazy afternoons
Feverish perspiration on
Forever nights erotic sweet
Flight. Slay me
Have mercy upon me O God sorry!
according to thy lovingkindness according
unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin
For I acknowledge my transgression and my sin is ever before me
But my Lord against thee and thee only have I sinned
correct? and done this evil in your sight right that thy mightest be justified
when thou speaketh and be clear when you judgest me right?Well
I will make my statement clear this is my testimony Behold!
I was shapen in iniquity and in sin did my mother conceive me
Behold thou desirest truth in the inward parts and in the hidden part of me
thou shall make me to know wisdom make me to know joy and gladness
So I can create and you can create in me a clean heart O God and renew a right
spirit within me
Please!
My Nightlife Prayer before leaving my house every time
From ten years old to today a shared emotion
Created in the Truth.
Tender mercies mesmerize
Warm sea surf sensuols
rushing still life waves
on soft warm sentient sands,
enclosing us in total traction.
mirrored moments etched in time
never forgotten.
We meld as one in our
Heaven and Earth
Escape.
God is alive
Living on the inside
Of the heart who knows
Love that can’t control
The wonder, the joy
The hope and faith
The amazing grace
The sincerity, the praise
God is alive
Living on the inside
Of the one who knows
Love that brings so much hope
Love that survives the test of time
Love that kindles fires of passion
Love that lingers on the soul
Who knows this peace beyond words
God is alive
Living on the inside, with
Love, sincere and genuine
Love, light and generous
Love that breathes sincerity
Love that grows with each passing day
Love this wonderful is like a prayer
Lifted up to the God who makes me aware
Of His tender mercies, His care
The light that illuminates the shadows
With hope, faith and love so alive
It sings a song of God’s splendor – His grandeur!
It’s the awkward pause when I draw a blank.
All the dreams I can’t recall.
And those whispered tender mercies
That don’t echo down the hall.
It’s the lack of depth to the story’s plot;
Not much drama after all these years.
It’s the empty stare when I hear a song
That used to always bring me tears.
It’s forsaken anniversaries
And birthdays unobserved.
Every summertime vacation
Family portrait that’s been blurred.
All these careless reminiscences
That never cross my mind
Are the way I put my thoughts on hold,
And keep my feelings undefined.
In the dull routine of simple tasks,
The rituals that satisfy my needs,
I elevate my posture,
Positioning my head above the weeds.
From my early morning walk about,
Till quarter past my last cold brew,
I spend my day deliberately forgetting
All those many times I’d been a fool for you.
Father, my joy,
nought can destroy.
Unveil my path, may my heart shine
bright, despite the darkness of day.
Consume me, may love guide my way,
so all troubles, become benign.
Bright despite the darkness of day,
my gifts, oh gracious Lord, refine.
My thoughts and mindset realign,
consume me, may love guide my way.
Father, my joy,
bright despite the darkness of day.
Such tender mercies, each divine
consume me, your love guide my way;
nought can destroy.
Nought can destroy
Father, my joy.
Date: 12.08.2021
Sponsor: Emile Pinet
Contest: Meditative Ballad Poetry Contest
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