Partly cloudy says the weather man.
A rarity that clouds are seen out in the desert's sky.
Rain is hardly ever present on this dry sandy land.
Tumble weed flourishes.
Lizards survive the hot sun.
You will need to bring your own water.
Clouds like to play peek a boo,
Looking white with some gray,
Owning the sky a couple of days a year.
Under the clouds the land is a few,
Degrees cooler.
Yellow cactus will smile.
Rare to see a beautiful soul like her who is
Aglow inside out, admirable and amiable. A teacher so
Dedicated, for us students who seek music, she is
Humble, hospitable, affectionate and compassionate.
In times of stress from humdrum of life, her music class is the
Key to unlock the door to a verdant idyll of peace where
A symphony of harmonious notes bloom and waft in air like
The sweet aroma of hope that pure fresh jasmines diffuse.
Ever smiling and cheerful, my teacher welcomes us to the class
And along with her, we drift across unexplored realms of music. A
Child-like innocence and a winsome smile adorns her graceful face.
How blessed am I to be her student, I thank God from my heart. An
Epitome of kindness, she showers her blessings to all. Our dear
Radhika teacher, we adore you forever for your steadfast love!
He told me of the truth through a raspy mumble
The last breath and words of a dying man
Now through the dark I stumble
Running for my life through a foreboding land
My perception of reality has started to crumble
As I now fully realize the diabolical plan
In the distance I see the lightning then hear the rumble
Making it to the dock if only I can
The steep bank is slippery as I take a tumble
They’re right behind me , I turn to make my stand
The completeness of the betrayal leaves me completely humble
I now lay buried for millennia under the beach’s sand
Takes time to tackle talented students,
Enriches knowledge and encourages
Achievers with artful abilities,
Creating curiosity with care,
Humble, helping mould holistic humans,
Enlivening energy never ends,
Reaching out with remarkable results.
Triggering Extra Affection, Cultivating Hearts, Etching Recognition
Forgiving and patient, so kind,
Affectionate and loving, unconditional;
Tireless, hardworking without complaints,
Humble and gentle, never does he
Ever grumble in fulfilling our needs;
Resolute and unswerving my dad is,
Selfless, simple - epitome of sacrifice, and a strict
Disciplinarian, he instilled moral values in us.
About my dear dad, I have much more to pen
Yes..had I got more space, I would go on and on...
Date: 05/21/2021
Submitted for: A TRIBUTE TO FATHERS Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Milton Hankins
Faith filled fervency in fellowship with family and friends
Always advising with amazing authority and austerity
True pastor-teacher and talented Jack of all trades
Humble, honest and handsome, he is my hero
Exemplary evangelist with experience and excellence
Robust and reliable, he restlessly runs our residence
Sincere, skilful, smart and sharp-witted with a sensitive side
Dynamic, dauntless and dear, he has a distinctive personality
Articulate and able, ablaze with abiding, ardent love
Yeah, he loves yard work and yearns for yonder heaven.
05.17.2021
For L Milton Hankins' "A tribute to fathers" contest
Father In Heaven
Further searches our Father inspects us creator of all (US) our Father
Appropriate Father consulting free will giver of free souls our Father
Troubled souls evaluate comes to terms to Our Daddy God our Father
Higher moralities face in earth and in space Jesus Magistrate this world
Enlightened souls assess, address the openness of His truth our Father
Regular checkups reprimand many chance to be rebirth again our Father
Internal repress suffer; stop repent start over God love in earth and heaven
Nameless kindnesses aspire to take your souls higher above in heaven
Humble digs paced heaven our eternal home the believer rome in heaven
Emotional repress determine by our feelings spirit flung new home in heaven
Ambitious hopes intend Our heavenly Father of all and Abraham
Very souls flavor choices life or death, giver of ALL breathe in earth
Earlier moralities focus on forgiveness eternal life in heaven
Neurological consults preside choosing life over death eternal life in heaven
3/10/20
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2020©
S-imple
H-umble
I-dea
E-mploys
L-ove
A-s
R-eader
O-f
A-crostic
R-apturously
I-mplements
N-ice
G-aze
Topic: Birthday of Shiela T. Roaring (August 11)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
S-imple
H-umble
A-crostic
R-ightfully
A-dvances
M-use
A-bout
E-xcited
G-lad
L-ady
O-nce
R-apturous
I-nformation
A-rrives
Topic: Birthday of Shara Mae T. Gloria (July 31)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
J-ust
R-emain
H-umble
I-n
P-ersonality
O-beying
L-ord's
I-nstruction's
T-rue
O-bjective
Topic: Birthday of Jr Hipolito (April 18)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
H ow does he balance life and what the Bible teaches?
E vidently by practising all that he preaches.
I mpacting lives by his words and deeds,
S erving God first, above his own needs.
M odel he is, for other men to follow,
Y eah, a true Jack of all trades, you know.
H umble and loving, though a strict stickler to rules,
E xperienced, wise and quite an expert with tools,
R eal fun to be with, time with him makes me glad,
O f course, he's my hero and none other than my dad.
11/26/17
Humble hearted humans reside
Under the protective wings of angels
Making sacrifices to make this world
A better place, a place where
No one is left out in the cold or abused,
Infirm and suffering the elements, or
The emotional or physical pain of poverty
Yearning to keep peace for the love of humanity.
11-16-17
© Connie Marcum Wong
Humanity-Acrostic Contest
Sponsor John Hamilton - Second Placement
*Note: I had in mind the healers, teachers, doctors without borders, nurses and caregivers of all kinds, those who are fighting to save our environment and those who donate funds to help all those in need.
Wonder what joys may we proclaim
Endure love, happiness, peace and freedom
Whether it be through storm, struggle or strife.
Inhibit not your pain; temporally numb
Limit only nothing
Partake among the otherwise eluded
Articulating silence
Regret not, revel now—present tense
Today may you last all through tomorrow's night
Yell in tongues at everyone about everything excellent
Land fear; collect with them
It feels what they feel
Kindle as one like bundles
Exclaim freely without shame
Terify us
Humble us
Entertain us
Respect us
Enjoy us
Show us
Never give up faith
Over foolish doubt
Touch magic
Observe miracles
Manifest judgment
Order infatuation
Redevelop belief
Rejoice collectively
Objectify all fear, release veracious bravado and,
We will party like there's no tomorrow.
11/05/16
Julia Ward Contest
Poem title: Devil's Lies
Quote: "You are lovable beyond your imagination"
Richard Lamoureux
R everence for God above all.
I nspired by everyone and everything around him.
C aring of others and their feelings.
H umble and content within himself.
A rtistic and creative.
D ependable and insightful.
L oving others as himself.
A lways yearning to learn more.
M otivated by spiritual joy.
O utgoing and giving of his time and himself.
U nderstanding of what true happiness is.
R eaping rewards from family and friends.
E quality for all is of great importance to him.
U nity of mind, body and soul.
X 's and O's for all!
© Connie Marcum Wong
Contest: Who do you think I am
Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux
Angel of God sent from above
Nobel spirit filled with love
Graceful and glamorous inside and out
Encouraging us whenever we are in doubt.
Luminous soul with a gentle heart
Admired by many for the wisdom she imparts.
Elegant yet simple in her all ways
Dramatic at times but still makes our days
Independent in life and shows us how to be the same
Teaching us that life's not all about fame but been
Humble n honest will make your name.
Motivating and reassuring when we feel down
Angelic voice that turns our frown around
Headstrong and heroic, she fights till the end.
Abandons our fears and our broken heart she mends
Righteous and courageous, her children, she defends.
Amazingly awesome, the list goes on and on.
Jealous are many that she’s my Mom.
Contest - Acrostic on Mothers Day
Sponsor - Tammy Reams
Date - 16-03-2015
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