Grace still prevails...
toward planned mountain trekking
propelling faith to surmount slippery paths
conquering threats of slime pit-falls
that challenge pinnacle-ascent.
Blessings of rain showers cascade...
as heaven pours down crystal treasures
to answer rice terraces’ quest
and pleas of flower gardens for blossoms
as well as trees in orchards to bear fruits
toward harvests worthy of sharing along festive delight.
Thanksgiving pervades...
midst commencement exercises
while breeding goal-fulfillment
as triumph is anticipated
with vibrant and radiant hope
since what matters most
when Summer is gone
the Creator Lord reigns*
above every season!
*Revelation 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
July 19, 2024
1st place, "When summer is gone" Free Verse Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Jcb Brul; judged on 7/24/2024.
Categories:
thunderings, appreciation, blessing, christian, god,
Form: Free verse
Omnipotence unfurled
Only God can fulfill
Offered with His love’s wealth
Overpowering sins
Outpouring grace-filled peace
Opening heaven doors
Ours with faith to enjoy.
*Revelation 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
April 5, 2021
3rd place, "Pleiades O" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Kim Merryman; judged on 4/6/2021.
Categories:
thunderings, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Pleiades
Atmosphere is anybody there
World spinning around is anybody here
my love the skies are so great
Our hearts melt in the clouds wake
Till dusk of day the night feedings
Rain clouds away drippings
Misunderstandings Miss identifications till days dawn
Crawling skies
~
Anybody there, anybody here
Sunshine's beauty is great Wandering Minds
Sun Cross the sky changing of times
Till the sunset clouds Thunderings
Is all I do while waiting for the moon's plungering
Those rain clouds away clouds turning blue
Misunderstandings miscommunications today's gone true Skies calling
2/11/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2021
Categories:
thunderings, allusion, analogy, appreciation, environment,
Form: Rhyme
Mountains showcase the Lord’s omnipotence
Upon grandeur of pinnacles' posture
With verdant flora's gracious existence
Inviting me for great trek adventure.
Faith-propelled to reach mysterious summit
My heart is cheered with sunflowers’ radiance…
Ascending, to peace-bliss I do submit
Under pine trees’ shade midst sweet endurance.
Standing triumphant upon steadfast mount
I’m enthralled by creation’s beauteous sight
Twin water falls with rivulets to count
Alluring spirit for revival-delight.
Bracing up my nature trip --- so intense
Mountains showcase the Lord’s omnipotence*.
*Revelation 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
May 21, 2019
1st place, "YOUR CHOICE(5),any form,any theme" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 6/10/2019.
Categories:
thunderings, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Sonnet
Hold on to me when time for you has come
When earth and sky melt into throbbing sun
Hold on to me when shaken to the core
When you must wait for just one tremor more
Hold on to me when time and space stand still
When every moment builds to passion’s thrill
Hold on to me when comes crescendo's time
When all you feel is thunderings sublime
Hold on to me and grip till earthquakes cease
And hold on tight in glow of your release
Hold on to me as tears wash down your face
For you’ve know love that's filled with healing grace
Hold on to me; be safe in haven sweet
With knowledge that my love makes you complete
Eileen Manassian Ghali
Categories:
thunderings, love, passion, sensual,
Form: Sonnet