Beware, Christian, rise up, awake;
listen full well for each mistake.
Deceptive, spirits are opaque.
Ominous rival, shady snake.
Label yourself by Christ’s own name
Light, Truth and Joy dare to proclaim.
Menacing one will bring you shame,
try to convince you God’s to blame.
What’s really dark appears as bright
wrong appears right and black seems white.
Refining flames you must ignite;
don’t let the devil block your light.
Have you taken God’s name in vain?
Are you a “Christian” for your gain?
Do you waffle, debate, complain?
Temptation can smear your campaign.
Stand firm in faith and gain control
Make truth and peace your first patrol.
Foreboding threats can’t take your soul
Christ’s righteousness, your only goal.
Pray often, pray in the Spirit;
speak boldly and use God’s toolkit
to brand that snake as the culprit
Reflect God’s grace, grow in it.
March 25, 2023
sponsor: Constance La France
contest: Writing Challenge "O" Words
Categories:
toolkit, 11th grade, evil, scary,
Form: Monorhyme
I am always so addicted
to each word that is left unsaid;
Every wound is self inflicted
Go right ahead, go right ahead;
Pain soothed by being quiet
bonding my scars with your toolkit;
Tracing the lines as you see fit,
healing handprint, healing handprint.
Categories:
toolkit, emotions, feelings, pain,
Form: Monorhyme
Fragrance and Flowers
Rainbows ‘midst showers
Love and Passion
Ever in fashion
Wisdom and Wit
In most poets’ toolkit
Hopes and Dreams
Starlight, moonbeams
Family and Friends
On whom we depend…
Yet I say, poetry’s mostly
~ ‘bout me, honestly
Categories:
toolkit, family, flower, love, passion,
Form: Couplet