In a body with light,
disease is unknown;
a tower of strength,
is firm and strong.
An energy source,
is part of its frame;
and a loving core,
destroys any claim.
Every association,
of blood, skin, and bones;
are guarding the centers,
from floods and stones.
And the mental portal,
knows what is its role;
and closes its fences,
for Soul made it whole.
There for me in my hour of need
surprising me with a small gift
How blessed am I …
your friendship is one I cherish
Always having time to listen
when we share a pot of tea
Now I bring shopping for you
to show my appreciation
Kindness and thoughtfulness
are so evident when we talk
So finally I can pay tribute
to my wonderful friend Chris
Thanks Acrostic Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Beata Agustin
A tribute to my wonderful friend Chris Faragher who has been a tower of strength for me especially when my husband had his cancer surgery and I had no support from my parents and sister. Her friendship and support mean the world to me
06/21/20
Perpetual Love
True love is an eternal flame that glows,
igniting special hearts forevermore;
despite all odds, this fiery passion grows.
A bright beacon shining through darkest night,
’twas gift-wrapped by angels weaving moonlight.
Surpassing the test of time ‘twill endure;
a tower of strength when adversity sows.
Infused with stardust's blaze from inner space,
and forged in sacred fire by divine design,
we’re spellbound in love’s warm honeyed embrace.
Though bodies die, love always will survive…
pure mystical life force infinitely alive.
A rare flower, when love blooms it’s a sign
of God’s heav'nly-blessed, perpetual grace.
08-11-2018
Contest: Rhyme Time 6 - Verses of Metaphors
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Placement: 1st
ROCK GARDEN by James Edward Lee Sr.
You were my main stay;
You were my rock;
Extremely strong reliable faithful;
Hard foundations a cornerstone;
Nurturing tower of strength;
Faithful enduring yellow flower;
A small pebble in a sea of rocks;
This so God graciously created you for that...
I've been diminished and pardoned;
The Lord God loan you to me for the hour;
You're my flower and a rock this is your garden
Carmen's Rock garden...
July 24 2016
At the drop of the hat
Let the cat out of the bag
Beat one's head against the wall
be at someones beck and call
Keeping one's eye on the ball
have a whale of a time
Blow someone's mind
With this idioms rhyme
Be on cloud nine
as you vale your tears
then Bend your ears
fear has no colors
At an arm's length
you have a tower of strength
leave one to ones fate
head over heels
feeling all you fee
tower of strength
sea of gentleness
how I’d love to uncover
what mysteries lie
beneath your smile
AP: Honorable Mention 2021
My imagination
My creation
A wonder of greatness
Thoughts of highness
It is a world where I only travel alone
In it I have the power to attain all
No bugs buzzing or bags bagging
Tag all my weaknesses,
And build a tower of strength
To see over the horizons,
I sight with my mind
Imagination serves to save the world
And propels to be limitless.
Whatever your situation, that may be
a definite solution being
a seed of happiness, Christianity.
A darkness maybe upon and clouding your life
millions of testimonies
proof to ease all strife.
Be blessed or simply ask Jesus
to take the reins and control
the seed of darkness,watered by God
sit back and let it roll.
From darkness roots pushing stem of light
giving off a ray of confidence hope
and broadening your insight.
For then your walk,will take a step up high
then without you realising
blossoming towards the sky.
As a maturing plantation
roots spraying foundation of the earth
Width height and more bold
giving off a sense of worth.
Then without you realising,you will be at a stage
a width height and tower of strength
to weather many stronger storms of rage.
It’s not the word “Mother”
that means anything to me,
it’s the emotion and love inside the word,
hidden, for all to see, it’s the
Mold I measure myself by, the
Optimism I learned, the
Tower of strength I lean on, the
Hearth and home that nurtured, the
Encouragement to fly, and the
Rock that has held our family together through the years.
It’s the woman I call Mother
and her gentle, loving eyes,
that “squinty” look, the love and pride
that sees right through the lies.
Her poise, her laughter,
her intimidation, and her grace,
her smile of encouragement and
the patience on her face.
She’s all the thing I hope to be,
a vibrant, bright bouquet,
as breath taking and beautiful,
as the first daffodil in May.
© 5/10/14 TDR
The Lord is my fortress my tower of Strength
He strengthens my hand for battle
Granting me strength to overcome the enemy
The lord is my refuge he hides my soul
From the sharp arrows of mine pursuers
The Lord is my Rock My strength against foe
When besieged he crushes my enemy
Like a lion on the prowl i face my adversary
For the great Lion resides in Me and I in Him
I shall know no fear
I shall show no pain
I shall yield no ground
For the victory is mine
Even though i waketh the valley of the shadows
I shall fear no evil for you are with me
My sword my staff
My rock my refuge
My fortress my salvation
And I will delight in His presence
All the days of eternity.. As for me
He is Ebeneezer My victory banner
code 254
SELAH
To the director of music
The Tiger and the Bear.
Tooth and claw, tearing
flesh as death draws near.
Primitive killer instincts and
lack of fear
Sheer brute strength with a
blood thirst to quench.
The Bear, a tower of strength
with a razor sharp Bear hug to
dissuade.
The Tiger, a ferocious attack upon
your back. Blends in like the wind
itself, moves with stripes of deadly
stealth.
The Tiger and the Bear.
Tooth and claw, tearing
flesh as death draws near
Let it out, screaming inside my head
Holding back the flood gates
Locked in underground cell to supress
The tears that dwell deep within
A place where colours don’t exist
Starkness, isolation and sadness
Why visit such a space of gloom
When I can build storeys above
A tower of strength, sturdy and high
Stability and proud to the general eye
Exploring each level one at a time
Only very few find the truth inside
Strength based on fragile foundations
The child within reaching to be free
Powerless, ashamed and lost innocence
An adult who fears unlocking all the hurt
Denial is such an easy path to take
Beware the silent sadness that blooms
As the hurt from deep within emerges
Penetrating through the cracks
I want to unlock that cellar deep below
Look her in the eye embrace all she hides
Take her hand and set her free
Allow myself to finally become me
I Miss Me
I’ve changed through the years
As life as thrown me many curves
I’ve been bounced back and worth
Which has worked on my nerves
Often I’ve walked away from the person
I’ve been most of my life
Gone are the carefree days
Stress has gotten me with a knife
Who I am in the mirror
At times I’m not quite sure
Who I was, and who I am
Battles me like a war
Have I let the world inside?
Have I lost that inner peace?
This tower of strength I once was
Now the demons feast
I’d traded strength for weakness
Temptation has called my name
Yet I know wrong from right
But I play it like a game
Traded my soul for money
Valued processions that I have
Out in front my conscience leads
Yet my hands can not quite grab
I miss simpler days
When the right road was clear to see
But when I honestly look back
What I miss the most is me
We can show our love to the world for the world needs love
We can live with kindness and love, the way Jesus did
We can be the tower of strength for someone weaker
Sharing ourselves , giving selflessly, the greatest gift
that we can share with our fellow man
Treasures need not be silver or gold
Or an abundance of wealth to hold
Treasures can be the precious moment
And special memories of the past
It is in helping a friend in need
Or giving a hug when things are tough
In knowing when to be there and when not
It is taking the time instead of being blind
To the need that stands at your door
A vessel of love
A tower of strength
Guiding me to shore
A vessel of love
My guardian Angel that
Always guides me home
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