Grace divine makes me triumphantly glow
Race in life I can win midst trials' blow
Freed from fear of insecurity's blight
Creed with good deed radiates faith's delight.
Heart thanks God for blessed victorious gain
Part in sharing love, joy and peace will reign
Hope prevails while compassion works with zest
Scope yon sharing reaches all to be blest.
My cat Mimi, cunning and so wise,
Will wait quiet, then bounce by surprise
Make a rat its prey
Hold it in its sway
With it to play in triumphant guise.
TRIUMPHANT PROMISES-:-
encompass
visible
aspects
define
meaning
in EMPHATIC DIRECTNESS
committed
expressive
elan
mightly
penned
with KNOWLEDGE&VITALITY
realistic
mimetic
imitation
aesthetically
programmed
Shall I compare thy fretful mind to night,
Where shadows feast upon thy wasted flame?
Cease pouring gold on worry's endless spite,
And turn that fire to belief's bright claim.
Let not the thief of doubt devour thy days,
Nor fear's cold hand choke hope's ascending breath;
Instead , with courage's hand, direct thy rays
To grow, to heal, to conquer mortal death.
For energy, that swift and sacred stream,
Doth choose the path where life's true river runs;
If bent on grief, it breeds a barren dream,
But aimed at self, it births triumphant suns.
Thus , waste no more thy power on needless care--
Believe, and watch thy spirit's kingdom flare.
Awed by myriad divine miracles
triumphant spirit lilts with thanksgiving
midst wonders that cascade from heaven
drawing me toward lunar radiance
inviting for faith-soared flight
while soul freely explores grand space
around serpentine mystery
glowing along firmament’s iridescence…
Here am I, worshipping midst praise*
the Creator of the universe
my Saviour and Lord!
*Psalm 150:1-2 Psalm 150:1-2 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: Praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts: Praise him according to his excellent greatness.
June 10, 2025
10th place, "YOUR CHOICE y" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 6/14/2025
C-rying
I-nside
N-ever
D-ecreases
Y-our
D-ynamic
E-nergy
T-o
O-vercome
I-nternal
T-urmoil's
O-nslaught
©bfa051825
Monocrostic (Birthday of Cindy R. Detoito)
"A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit." Proverbs 29:23 of the King James Bible
Aspiring for achievement glow
That vanquishes painful defeat’s shadow
Arrogance stands at loftiness gate for a show
While selfishness glitters midst jewel of hypocrite’s woe…
Oh, proud human nature, needs heaven blow
To mutter need for divine blessing flow
And be triumphant, staying low.
March 21, 2025
2nd place, "Write Seven Beautiful Lines With A Twist" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 3/23/2025
Defying angst of welcoming grave
my spirit awaits with serene exuberance
firmament’s magnificent showcase
beholding triumphant hope
revealing faith that works
pleasing the author of life.
You call me names and falsely accuse me/
Sometimes to my face, other times behind my back/
You don't think I hear you but I do/
You say I'm worthless, you call me a freak/
You don't think I deserve anything/
You only think that I should be destroyed/
You say I have no potential but you never/
Bother to listen to music or read my books to see otherwise/
You think I'll be better off dead/
But you don't really know who I am do you/
I am the son of the darkness/
I am marked by the Divine/
When you are gone, I will still be/
So call me names now/
But one day you will bow to me/
While I sit on a throne.../
Trump stands tall
Victory proclaimed
Cheers erupt all
Joy uncontained
© daniel miltz
I envision triumph, a future aglow
A difference maker in academia's hallowed halls I'll grow
My primary years, a labyrinth of sound
English spoken, a nightmare that wrapped me around
My father's decree, a mandate to conform
English only, a language to adorn
But I was disadvantaged, a sibling apart
Their English-speaking school, a world that left me to depart
Then came Victory Academy, Isua Akoko's shining light
Where literacy and spoken English ignited my sight
I rose through the ranks, Language Prefect, a title I bore
Under Hon. Alabi and Mr. Oladokun's guidance, I explored
Today, I stand tall, a specialist in Education's noble quest
Literature in English and the language itself, I've mastered and possessed
My journey, a testament to perseverance and might
A triumphant tale of overcoming, shining with delight.
"To learn to fly, be not ashamed",
an ugly caterpillar said.
A slowly passing snail exclaimed,
"You make me laugh. You've lost your head".
An ugly caterpillar said,
"I will be pretty by and by,
with colors that would make one sigh."
A slowly passing snail exclaimed,
"You're living in a fantasy,
and slow and ugly, just like me."
"You make me laugh . You've lost your head".
A pretty butterfly was heard
to purr and flutter like a bird.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want…”*
Such is true to me, His sheep triumphant.
As ewe led to pasture for great nurture
I feast on divine nourishment’s gesture.
Refreshed along fellow lambs with grace
My heart enjoys fellowship’s warm embrace.
Still waters I do seek for thirst's quenching
With contentment midst mercy-beseeching.
I am secured, blest by the Father above
Like a sheep, safe in the keeper’s great love.
*Psalm 23:1 of the King James Bible
March 16, 2024
2nd place, "Ewe Too" Couplet Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Natasha L Scragg; judged on 3/19/2024
Trusting God's promises each day
so blest, beholding divine grace
engulfed with hope of cheerful ray
heart triumphs in running life's race.
Excited well for tomorrow
my faith is propped by the Lord’s brace
strong to conquer pain, grief and woe
heart triumphs in running life's race.
Eternal future, gladly bright
Awaits in the Saviour’s place
having served with sincere delight
heart triumphs* in running life's race.
Trusting God's promises each day
heart triumphs in running life's race.
*2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
February 15, 2024
Sonnet Kyrielle
Honorable Mention, "NA" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Ink Empress; judged on 5/15/2024
Triumphant* 2023 lovingly blest by God
Vibrant with divine grace, abundant for sharing with bliss and peace
Jubilant, surely prodding me to continue by faith’s strength.
*2 Corinthians 2:14 “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.”
December 31, 2023
3rd place, "2023 in One to Three Short Lines" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich; judged on 1/8/2024
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