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In the measure of the heavens, my heart turns to you.
Like the barley rising, you are my joy.
Your name is sweetness poured into the reed flute.
I, James McLain, know the fire of devotion—
Yet yours is greater,
A river that does not cease.
James, beloved, your breath is the wind of spring.
Your hands are vessels filled with light.
You walk, and the earth bends in gladness.
The moon hangs jeweled upon your brow.
The stars are your companions,
But none shine with the brightness of your soul.
Love such as yours endures beyond kings and kingdoms.
It binds what was scattered,
It heals what was broken.
Yours is the greatest love of all:
That your heart holds all the world within it.
Your name is Karen Jolene Cook
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Sponsored by: Brian Strand
Contest Judged: June 14th, 2025 6:42:00 AM
Placement: First
I've had others,
Men, Women and more,
But they don't compare,
They're not like you,
Not at all
Piercing eyes sway my perception,
Long luscious hair flourishes in wind,
Bold voice, so proud, so captivating,
They're not like you,
Not at all
Safe and comfortable,
Secured to the bond,
That we now share,
They're not like you,
Not at all
His bones has rested there,
He's no longer here;
in an instant faster than a second,
His truest "self" ascended
in the twinkling of an eye faster than a second
he was with the Father, ABBA took His breath back
ALL Almighty Elohim-Father GOD Selah
2/13/24
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2024©
Verse I
A humble man makes you feel his kindness,
he doesn't weight what you aren't able to give;
his main goal is the promise of faithfulness,
look into his shining eyes...they show love!
Chorus:
If the humblest and truest man kneels down,
there's no greater need than that in anyone;
hold his strong hand and take him to Heaven,
stairs are very long: you are bound to smile!
Verse II
Don't hug anyone that winks,
it could be a false alarm;
he may want more than kisses,
you can keep his charm...
that's his trick to deceive hearts,
they get hurt before shedding tears.
Chorus:
If the humblest and truest man kneels down,
there's no need greater than that in anyone;
hold his strong hand and take him to Heaven,
stairs are very long: hey, you are bound to smile!
Despite the odds, you may not win any price;
be ready to foresee where the danger might lie,
when a guy cares, he surely vows you with desire...
that's the promise of faithfulness you admire!
Whoa!!!
All fallen man seek not thine own wisdom
Yes! And yet?
You were granted cold criticism
But remember in that the wisdom
Such is of man is as filthy rags
Oh! But I am a an such a created energy
O' Lord just...
That I am created beyond me
O' that I am a man energized
Placed inside of vessel
So I rise without this vessel
I am more than I am, truest self
I rise completely in soul so completely encased
I am beyond humanities I am more than the human race
All that I am that, that I am energy
I am beyond graphic release I am more than the crown of my head and the soles of my feet I am here before His kiss His life giving breath
And is in Him in HIS ARMS I SHALL RETURN to after my last breath
IN mine truest form in my truest self
HGE
Holy Godly Energy Amen
4/1/23
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr © 2023
My heart is fully functioning;
As my face is flush and blushing;
I’m in love
With the God inside of you
I belong to our Father and you
My mind is endowed;
I am His alone, His child
I receive His arms, He’s holding me
Holding me strong
My faith was wavering
Now I’m savoring
Being consciously believing in
My Father’s Heart
Is being now inside of me
This is my truest love
The heart of my Father
12/15/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2022©
If I were to look into your windows,
Would I see your spirit man watching;
Would he be at peace with himself;
Would he be praising in luminous;
On his spiritual knees head tilled back;
Mouth open praising God just that;
or would he be eye to eye
Mirrors unfold seeing scenes untold;
Mouths voicing shouts never uphold;
I am hearing the faint the bold;
I smell the fever of Lucifer;
Inner man, spirit man;
Soul set and being, truest man;
Your inner self so contains your truest remains;
I now be at peace with himself;
I am he praising in luminously;
On my spiritual knees head tilled back;
Mouth open praising God just that;
Now as I am would be eye to eye;
6/27/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2022©
TRUEST HEART-
before me come my love
adorn of thee, my truest heart
worthy are you my love
before
adorn of thee, my truest heart
must I be elated ever so anticipated
before
gathering my thank-fullness
must I be elated ever so anticipated
worthy are you my love
gathering my thank-fullness
before me come my love
1/10/22
written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2022
Oh, lovely darling
I would be all yours...
of your devotion to me
were felt honestly;
we would be
one heart,
one soul...
who is more powerful:
us or destiny?
We should hold hands
and feel our heartbeat:
trust is not built on lies!
Are you looking for a sexy man...
Someone who can get you to Heaven?
I can't give diamond rings:
only the truest heart!
Being beautiful is
an advantage and a curse;
hundreds of guys' names
are listed in your phone book...
they send you likes on Facebook!
I can't give you diamond rings:
only the truest heart;
they charm you with words
that hides honesty...
they are promises
that will fade quickly!
Be wise, hold me tight:
they won't break us apart!
It's sung to my own Musical of " The Truest Heart. "
The solid part of me Is God
Thought He is fully intangible
My breath, my life, my flesh is His
Even though only my soul shall be risen
For the truest part of me is not the flesh you see
THE TRUEST PART OF ME IS WHAT YOU DON'T SEE-
11/5/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2021©
This life seems boring;
Yet, yes we keep going;
Living on borrowed air and time;
Dying daily one cell at a time;
And when recalls His breathe;
There'll just be bones and dry dust;
My true, my truest self;
Shall rise above on high;
My truest self shall be with the Lord Our God;
In heaven:
10/24/21
Written by James Edward Lee Sr. 2021©
~Resting here at the spot
Not his spirit, soul, not his heart
Just a coffin casket
His truest self is heaven bliss
Truest resting spot heaven's loft~
10/21/21
Written by James Edward Lee ©2021
The one whose remains isn’t no longer here truest is their self has risen
10/16/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2021©
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