Firstly I loved a Libran who seemed so fair,
He lives his life with a certain kind of flair,
Yet over time showed he never would care
About the ways I would leave my heart bare.
Secondly I loved a Geminian man so couth
He listened to me even when I spoke truth.
But after few years, he took me for granted,
I felt a sudden silence left my heart slanted.
Thirdly, finally, I met an Aquarian so perfect,
I fallen so fast for his sweet, cool intellect.
I love him for all of what he is and has been,
I want to be in his future in which we win.
I loved through all three air element signs,
I indeed tried each like they were fine wines.
But now I see, fate was simply preparing me
To be mature enough for my true destiny.
One is a nameless ANGEL who appeared to the shepherds.
He was later accompanied by a host of other nameless ANGELS.
Another ANGEL appeared to Joseph on three different occasions.
The first ANGELIC appearance to Joseph was before the birth of Jesus.
Secondly, Joseph was warned by the ANGEL to flee to Egypt to save
the life of Jesus. Thirdly, the ANGEL commanded Joseph to return to
Judea because it was then safe to do so. I feel certain that all ANGELS
have names, but to us nearly all are nameless.
Although Gabriel and Michael are well-known ANGELS, all ANGELS
have responsibilities and important jobs to perform. Gabriel was assigned
to the Virgin Mary and also to Zacharias. We don't know why, but the wise
men were led, not by ANGELS, but by a star, and later communicated to,
not by ANGELS, but in their dream. May we mortals have no vote in the ways
and means of God's communicative methods. May God speak to us in His own way. May this Christmas ring loudly with the voice of God through Christ.
113023PS
"Having received this precious love letter
I'm thrilled that I feel vibrantly better…
Will you guess, my friend, who the sender is?
Cheering now my heart, filling me with bliss???”
“Knowing how your countenance does express
The jubilation no gloom can’t suppress
I may just wonder and with you rejoice
Since to be happy always marks your choice.”
“Oh, I’ll give you clues that can serve as guide
So other options you must set aside…
Now, first… ‘successful’ describes the person
Second, ‘grateful’ for every learned lesson.”
“I’m sure of my answer, as I say: ‘Wow’
Since your letter sender is with us now…
Having written me words of gratitude
Thanking God for teachers' kind servitude."
"So we received same letter; that's so sweet
From our students who will give gracious treat
Greeting us with 'Wonderful Teachers'* Day
The Lord be praised that you directed our way!'"
*1 Corinthians 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers...
October 18, 2023
2nd place, "Get into the conversation" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper; judged on 10/20/2023
Good morning Mr. Sunshine your journey's underway
Have you come across any pocket penguins on your rise today?
I'm looking for one specifically, on her I am sold
You would know her if you saw her, she's a beauty to behold
Well let me tell you some things more to help you to recall
First of all she sings like fire, she's brighter than them all
Secondly she's passionate in what she wants to do
She'll keep you on your toes so you'd better think things through
Thirdly, if she asks a question it's more likely than it's not
She already knows the answer she's just seeing what you've got
Fourthly she's so feminine, as womanly as they come
Her tastes are just impeccable, in all second to none
And finally, though this isn't all the things that I could here devise
She's got the most captivating, incredible blue eyes
A pocket penguin yes indeed, but what I say is true
I'd love to have her with me and if you knew her you would too
Having trouble picking up my pills
Lost sensitivity in my fingers
Must be careful to take the correct dose
It's important for my well being
So what's just ahead what will it be
What's next of my senses to go
Like my balance remaining upright
Can be a dangerous situation
Another is my speech unable to form words
Not as serious but very frustrating
Thirdly but not the least bit worrysome
Unable to get a good night's sleep!
Loss of eyesight and hearing are next
Bumping into walls is a side affect
The results of both are pretty dramatic
But can be lessened by artificial means
Well there you are my elderly folks
If you haven't reached it yet it's coming
Not something to look forward to
Sorry but it's an unavoidable phase
It is a visualizing tool not much more.
That grey matter was not ever meant
to actually see reality,
evolutionary biology never designed it to,
it is a video game - nothing else.
Thinking is not what we think,
brains collates and sort,
they are filters to shut out a much greater view,
brains are blind to higher states of consciousness.
Mind does not see itself in, or as the brain.
Mind is what we are.
What can we do?
Firstly acknowledge that this reality we experience
is a collective agreement
it is pre-wired to only accept
a narrow spectrum of perception.
Secondly, don’t mention this out loud.
There are a million rabbit holes to fall into
and we already are looking up from so many.
Thirdly, set aside some small time in the 24 hour cycle
to ‘not think’ - to 'no think.'
This is hard to do, it may take lots of practice,
for the brain is like a chattering monkey -
just don’t feed the monkey.
Climate Change
Why is our climate going so bad?
It is what we are doing to the atmosphere that makes it so sad?
There has to be a special balance in the air
Of what we call "green house gases" that we must be aware.
They regulate our temperature, water vapor, and weather, too.
And there are others I just mentioned a few.
First is carbon dioxide in a ring our earth like a bowl.
Comes mainly from burning gas and coal.
This traps the sun's heat which melts our glaciers and warms the seas
That raises the water level and sends hurricanes beyond level three.
Thankfully, the Amazon rain forest absorbs lots of that gas
But we are cutting down the forest - how long can it last?
Secondly, smoldering coal produces methane gases
Posing health risks and other disasters.
Thirdly, our agricultural operations send nitrous oxide gases into the air
Something you would not want to breath anywhere.
Lastly, our synthetic compounds thins the ozone layer
That lets more sun heat through that barrier.
Scientists say if the rise in heat does not change by 2036
It will be to late to get it fixed.
HOUSE ON FIRE
If house catches fire,
on instant reflex action, I will call Fire Brigade and make hurry
to leave the house firstly taking my credit card
as money is mandatory.
Secondly, I will pick up sharp my passport.
Thirdly I will grasp my mobile phone.
Next to collect regular medicines as important as diet.
Then, second set of specs, I need most.
Sixth choice demands few dresses in a small bag.
Last but not the least to carry vanity bag containing
eye-brow pencil, comb and house-key
with a hope to re-enter the house,
when fire will be under control,
if Fire Brigade be able to play perfect role.
02/23/19
'Seven Things You Would save If Your House Was On Fire'
Contest by Caren Krutsinger
Note. Twenty five years back, suddenly I noticed forest fire in vast field full of dry plants and shrubs just few yards away in front of my house. Only me and my minor daughter were in the house. Immediately I called Fire Brigade and left the house holding hand of my daughter and took nothing but the house-key.
We cannot separate Mother Mary and Saint Joseph
They’re having so much connection
With the mystery of Incarnation of Eternal God
St. Joseph, being guardian of the Virgin’s spotless honor
Foster-father of the Divine Babe
Mother Mary’s family thought be made known
She might not be stoned by the Jews as an adulteress
Thirdly, that in her flight; have the comfort of a husband
St. Ignatius add yet a fourth reason namely that is birth might hid from the devil
Looking for Him to be born of a wife and not of a Virgin
Gracious God, I pray for my parents
For all family members who have positively influenced my life
For the happiness of good memories
For the forgiveness of those who have wronged me
And for peace of heart with those to whom I did not or could not say “I’m sorry”
For all the deceased members of my family
Your great mercy Lord
You may forgive their sins
And welcome them into eternal life
Written 6222018
Poetry Form: Terzanelle (19 lines poem)
McGee settled down one cool autumn night
Reached for a bag, a match and his pipe
Leaned back in his chair, thought life had been good
Though times had been tough, he did what he should
Young Shawn always came to his dad for advice
So McGee always gave it, short and concise
But came the odd question, That's plagued man for years
And McGee had to face it in spite of his fears
Shawn asked it slowly, preparing for strife
"Dad, what should I look for, when I look for a wife" ?
"Shawn my dear boy, you've been a good son,
do you think this could wait, you're still awfully young"
"Dad I'm a man I get older each day
I'm in need of advice, so what do you say" ?
"OK, my dear son, there are five things to learn
Nothing else really should be a concern ---
First, find a woman that cooks and can clean ---
And Second a woman who's kind, never mean ---
Thirdly a woman who thinks with her head---
And Fourthly a woman who proves good in bed ---
The fifth's most important but don't tell your mother---
It's important these women, never meet one another"
Hello,
I don't think I'll be coming back from where I've gone to.
So do not wait for me,
And do not wait on anyone in life.
Let your mind live where your body reside,
This is my first piece of advice.
My second piece of advice is to find a job that you truly enjoy.
Too many people go to work for the money.
If you're going to spend half your life working, make sure you're happy.
Be sure you like what you do, and especially be sure you like the people.
These two factors dictate happiness.
Thirdly, take time every day to evaluate your life.
Evaluate your personal and career goals.
Eliminate activities that do not add value to them,
And don't be afraid to make a change.
Don't be afraid to make a change.
Don't be afraid.
"Impossible" is a quote written by "Napoleon" in which it states, Impossible is a word only to be found in the dictionary of fools.
"Knowledge of self" is a quote written by "Thales" in which states, The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.
"Truth" is a quote written by "Bacon" in which states, There are three parts in truth: First, the inquiry, which is the wooing of it, Secondly, the knowledge of it, which is the presence of it, and Thirdly, the belief, which is the enjoyment of it.
"Kindness" is a quote written by "Wordsworth" in which it states, That best portion of a good mans/woman s life is his/hers little nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.
"Friendship" is a quote written by "David L. Waldrop" in which states, I do not believe that it is "Impossible" to have "Knowledge of self" to search for the "Truth" that is the "Kindness" in every person to build an everlasting "Friendship." Date quote writen August 23, 2010.
I have a friend who's close to me
Entrapped by a sin; he can't break free.
While flowers fill his life and needs,
Still there grows up a crop of weeds.
My friend says he knows he's bad
And whispers in a voice so sad
He hopes that the Father above
Will see he's weak and forgive in love.
Sometimes my friend was trying, sometimes he wasn't.
Sometimes he wins, sometimes he doesn't.
His life is a struggle between good and bad
Winning a little, losing all he had.
I lift him up in a prayer a lot
And he tells me God is all he's got.
Seems to me he always wants more
And turning from God he loses the score.
When he's sorry, he lays it on thick,
But in the end, repentance won't stick.
I have to wonder what God thinks of it all
Watching my friend be a bouncing ball.
But I love my friend, so I won't quit
Trying to get him and God to fit.
And for me there'll be no surprise
If in heaven he's right there before my eyes.
For two things I know as sure as He lives
My friend loves Jesus, and He forgives.
And thirdly, He can set the worst of men free.
After all, He salvaged me.
by E. Marshall Evans
We cannot separate Mother Mary and Saint Joseph
They’re having so much connection
With the mystery of Incarnation of Eternal God
Joseph, being guardian of the Virgin’s spotless honor
Foster-father of the Divine Babe
Mother Mary’s family thought be made known
She might not be stoned by the Jews as an adulteress
Thirdly, that in her flight; have the comfort of a husband
St. Ignatius add yet a fourth reason namely that is birth might hid from the devil
Looking for Him to be born of a wife and not of a Virgin
4202013
We cannot separate Mary and Joseph
They’re having so much connection
With the mystery of Incarnation of God
Joseph, being guardian of the Virgin’s spotless honor
Foster-father of the Divine Babe
Mary’s family thought be made known
Secondly, that she might not be stoned by the Jews as an adulteress
Thirdly, that in her flight; have the comfort of a husband
St. Ignatius add yet a fourth reason namely that is birth might hid from the devil
Looking for Him to be born of a wife and not of a Virgin
J.
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