TOKENS OF RECOGNITION
in
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differentials
momentum
remains
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radiance
expounded
dimension
interpreted
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focussed
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iconic
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TINY TOKENS
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a smile exchanged
a lingering glance
a gentle touch
a note subtly slipped
a warm embrace
tiny tokens of love
A flag draped box on titanium stand
Bears all that remains of a noble man
A father’s pride, a mother’s grief
A widow’s tears without relief
A son whose memories begin to fade
As the soldier is solemnly laid
The torment a brief eternity
Brought by war infernally
Driven by other men’s desires
We raise yet more funeral pyres
And watch again our young men go
Though some may not return we know
How long shall we pay this bloody toll
With tokens made from our own soul
Got a bag of old tokens I keep near to hand
They have served me well when travelling through this land
Never gets turned down, it's money in their banks
Each one is labelled and just simply says "Thanks"
As I move along this ol' road that I'm upon
I may visit with you but soon I will be gone
I will give you a token and point out they're free
To show you that I enjoyed your fine company
Someone had once left me, 'twas her time to depart
I carry the memories deep within my heart
She did give me a token with a hug and a grin
I will repay her when at last we meet again
So when you wake on morn, fill up your token bag
It will lift your travels whether they're good or bad
Giving thanks is like karma, it comes back to you
And after time goes by your tokens will accrue
Tokens of love
By Michelle Morris
05/08/2023
Tokens of love
Can be big or small
But remember that
They count when from the heart
Give with the best intentions
Give with light and healing
Give with love and kindness
Give with everything
Remember that you love them
Remember that you care
Show them how much they mean to you
Show them with consideration and sharing
Tokens of love
Love in action every day
Let your love always surprise you
Throughout your life always
© Michelle Morris, 2023
TOKENS
in an
appropriate
culmination
restricted
&
eclipsed
yet
halloweded
&
steadily acquired
yet
is measured
& deliberate
embellished
& animated
exhibiting
a passion
in
sublimely
evocative
thoughts
drifing freely
vividly
illustrated
at the time
in an
extraordinary
surreal
visuals
potent
literal
in
a
coincidence
of
figurative
allusions
NOTE:THIS IS AN OPEN(organic) FORM VERSE using spaces&breaks without grammatical symbols ,the ' open' relies upon 'the one breath limitation' & so inherently requires the 'reader' (reciter) to input and responds thus making this enigmatic form a two way interplay & interpretatIon unique to the moment& changing according to mood is inherently variable.
Copyright © Brian Strand
You’ve misspoken my heart is broken;
You’ve insist you’ve witness;
A winked eye, a blown kiss;
Most of all these things are just tokens;
3/29/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2022©
Seconds hunger
days unweaned
compression fracture
broken dreams
Minutes uncounted
hours unnamed
Humptiest Dumpty
in pieces again
Yahweh once spoken
reason besieged
tokens in exile
pagans to grieve
One for the money
two when it’s shown
oracle harlot
—cursed and dethroned
(Dreamsleep: March, 2022)
A sparkling web with pearls of morning dew,
Sweet-scented rose or rainbow up above,
Will make me pause remembering God's love
As nature's free delights bring joy anew.
26/11/18
An excerpt from my poem 'A grateful heart' written on the above date
Now entered in the contest below:
'Arbitrium Divisa 3 Poetry Contest': sponsored by Gregory R Barden
Apt aim arts
Set swift start
Prize poise parts
Tough times tell
Spice sure sell
Words work well
Glimpse good gloom
Bright blogs boom
Reap rich rooms
Craft clear cuts
Bright bold buts
Grace grand guts
Leon Enriquez
02 May 2019
Singapore
Little Tokens of Love
Each day for wisdom I pray
To lead them in the right way
For strength and grace from above
Wonderful little tokens of Love
You make my world bright
Amazing little lights
That kindle love's fire
You are all I desire
Sweet little tokens of Love
Amazing gifts from above
My world of wonder and delights
All through my days and nights
You show me life's meaning
It's on you I'm leaning
You teach me what love's all about
You leave no room for doubt
To raise you full of courage
To acknowledge your worth and privilege
That's my fervent decision
I'm committed to this eternal mission
And we have become
so cool so cool
collectible tokens
token
bike courier
popping up everywhere
selling pills
selling time
ambiance
reality
through the TV screen
strategic
comedic relief
token
character conflict
bike courier heroes
saving the world
and can we admit
we are so cool
when we feel it
know it to be true
no more just
a job exists
we will always be
just
the messenger
wilted flowers and candy
that's well past its sell by date
are the tokens of your love...
the trash can is mine!
* based on a friend's failed romance
written 15th January 2017 for Constance's Valentine (form D) contest
Jolly works best
This funny zest
In playground fest
Laughter greets fun
Here on the run
With blazing guns
Entertain that flow
With games that show
A stress-free blows
One by one see
Sheer fun crazy
As poise can be
Luck of the draw
In frame and flaw
In fighting raw
Be beyond blame
Games thrill bold flame
To crave a name
By this fun world
Let play unfurl
Raw nerves that swirl
Playtime now gains
Tokens free pain
Prime hits get slain
Round and round seek
The random peek
To slay odd freak
Games of all sorts
Here can be bought
With tokens sought
Here for a while
Flash easy smiles
Play puzzles style
Leon Enriquez
19 June 2016
Singapore
Music now fills the fragrant air,
Yes sing and dance to greet fresh spring.
Stillness reveals a waking flair,
Play with the chance of bright greening;
Reach state of mind that nurtures health,
Instinct frames poise in surge of act;
Note what you find in waves of wealth,
Gather calm voice to frame deep tact.
Think upon ways of quest that styles,
Opt for a touch where words bear truth;
Keep precious say in silent smiles,
Explore life's nudge and see the truth;
Nurture unseen the art of fest,
Start deep within to spark sure quest.
Leon Enriquez
08 February 2016
Singapore
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