All Scripture and Tradition teach that we should never fear.
Don’t wait to speak until you find a sympathetic ear.
But preach to every nation: Let’s be loud and let’s be bold!
Just like our Lord and Savior. Yes, and all the saints of old.
Let’s dare to be courageous! Daily pray for greater faith.
Cooperating with God’s gift of freely given grace.
To speak the Truth to old and youth, unhesitatingly.
For we are called to be unapologetically apologetic…
As those who went before us did so all those yet to be
Might understand Christ theologically, historically.
And we who struggle now, let this be our inspiration:
We’re the “saints of old” to every future generation!
So, dare to be courageous! Build your works upon your faith.
And, open to the Spirit, be accepting of God’s grace.
And speak the Truth to old and youth, unhesitatingly.
For, we are called to be unapologetically apologetic…
Categories:
unhesitatingly, christian, truth,
Form: Rhyme
such artistry, tied to two trees
background of a neighbor’s house
which one is mere majestic
you’d say unhesitatingly, the web
but did you know my neighbor
they shingled and painted
their whole house themselves
it was something else
you’d look at it and think
it’s boring brown, but
I see deeper into their lot
the spider’d disagree
my analysis is persistently
annoying because her web
appears as a soccer net
or football for those nuts
in the UK - don’t disparage
you say - but they are nuts
for football, aren’t they
the world wide web would AI
something achingly intricate
but it needs to mind its own
because we all find in small things
something quite beautiful
case in point, fireworks I couldn’t see
but I could hear the one’s next door
as I sat outdoors (and the only time
this year) I saw, lit up like a gathering
of fairies, in my little woods, fireflies
don’t argue, just nod, nod off
and be human instead
Categories:
unhesitatingly, imagery, life,
Form: Free verse
A melodious symphonic journey by the rose-bush….
No more waiting…air is crisp and delightful again,
Mystical breeze waltzing, whistling romantic stories,
Pristine clouds floating like sailboats in the ocean,
Grasses gleefully swaying showcasing their exuberant colours,
Velvety and silky to tread on,
Evergreens feel despondent and lonely no more,
Spring is at the door!
Aquamarine horizon with crimson hue,
Drowns my senses in lilac reverie,
Koels and Bulbuls unhesitatingly tweet songs!
Swirling vibrant colours of rainbow in palette...
Fragrant graceful flowers waking up from slumber,
Sky is singing an ebullient tale, and...
Faraway sonata of a season whispers
Dreams soothing and gentle on my eyes!
Spring birds cooing a celestial melody of sitar,
Strings plucked gently with fingers fine,
Floating clouds play violin with their gliding movements,
Breeze paints a picture of grace and harmony of Cello,
Leaves murmur an ensemble of a deeply expressive flute,
A memorable sonata is created divine!
Categories:
unhesitatingly, music, spring,
Form: Free verse
Strides along the lonely road fearlessly
the foredoomed lily groans with pain needlessly.
We gaze at the dazzling
sunshine unremittingly.
We pour the unflagging
idea of bliss unhesitatingly.
To our claim he relinquished
by our prospect is relished.
The unflinching dove sings
His starlit heart never stings.
Our heedless world a main, long-lived agony
hopes for the generation of being sunny.
Categories:
unhesitatingly, beach,
Form: Rhyme
Something exceptional in this
world of written words we once shared
Minutes turned into hours spent
opened hearts soon had cared
Consequences meaningful or
at least they were to me
Nights you spent in my dreams,
from you I could not be free
Craved your music evermore,
your voice did not deceive
Knowing the gentle touch of our
lips would be heaven to receive
Special moments scribbled back and
forth left an everlasting impression
Ultimately accomplished only
left me to then question
Still generously and unhesitatingly
I relaxed walls I built
Realizing the extraordinary
good fortune not guilt
When you left soon my words
lost meaning soon it was unveiled
Tidal volume of pain within
me as i then exhaled
Unique love unlikely,
possibilities were now dismissed
Leaving me heartbroken,
dagger in my chest as you twist
Categories:
unhesitatingly, lost love,
Form: Rhyme
Spirited one who wields the bow and arrow
Adventurer most extraordinaire,
Generous to a fault, unlike the fabled pharoah,
Independent, occasionally self-absorbed, even arrogant
Trailblazer who will unhesitatingly say au contraire.
This truth-seeker has little patience for the ignorant
Adept at taking “the road less traveled by” *
Resists those who are closed-minded and unfair,
Insists on steadfast friends, the flighty need not apply
Unusually enthusiastic, fiery, strong-willed who dare,
Smart, capable, natural-born leaders who really care.
[*Reference to Robert Frost’s well-known poem.]
SIXTH PLACE WINNER
Written March 29, 2021
Exclusively for “Star Sign Acrostics” Contest
Sponsored by Charlotte Puddifoot
Categories:
unhesitatingly, adventure, birth, birthday, sky,
Form: Acrostic
The idiosyncracies of a diary entry is a zone of unauthorized review. And subsequent beatings of coconut trees can be viewed as no sport. But leaning heavier than most on a barrier is most definitely a sign of acute tiredness. Yet the tendency to kneel by a fountain and taste cooling air is akin to rubbing one's brow with an ink blot. It is to be said that when the meals gather its supersonic time for the racing of the graters,peelers and knives. Twirling a lethargic disco ball. Taming a bud. Unhesitatingly unwittingly under unison. And a clever coin smiles. Great. Good news is not a dog nor a kitten. It is wise to take in shrew juice when bathing in rivers and rock pools. Never shout dormant to a dormouse. And clinging to ivy os not wise when swinging over the houses. Interesting igniting inching. And a very large ball of dough grinning. At lengths. At widths. And commentary is not a fable playing with a dramatic pin board. Hahahaha and a misty mountainous mouse moving. Hahahaha and the turtle having a sunbathe wearing Bermuda shorts. Hahahaha equatorials' equalling xxxxx gestational Z
Categories:
unhesitatingly, art, , cute,
Form: I do not know?
Life,
Love,
Freedom,
Multiply,
Deep contemplation,
Encompasses understanding,
Awakens the inner man, humbling his venturing,
A pathway, unhesitatingly travelled, to achieve personal goal's fulfilment.
Categories:
unhesitatingly, life,
Form: Fibonacci
Satan: "God, what does a million years mean to you?"
God replied, "One minute" unhesitatingly.
Satan: "And what does a million dollars mean to you?"
God then immediately replied, "One penny."
Satan asks, "Will You then grant me a penny God? I desperately need it."
God replies, "Sure Satan. No problem. Just give Me one minute."
Categories:
unhesitatingly, funnyme,
Form: Rhyme
Tulips and lilies never emitted their scent
so fragrantly and exhilarating...
by the lake of the descendent moon,that
I intensively sense the affable mystery of the evening!
Remote breezes,unforeseen and redolent,do
capriciuosly caress the brilliant surface
of the silvery lake,softened by a gentle silence;
only those red-throated dives can disarm it in their pursue!
The huge oaks,boasting their tallness,bow
and glance at the narrow paths,below,
verging on the aromatic grass glistening with fireflies...
where bitter-roots and goldenrods are their constant companions!
Someone is sitting by the peaceful waterfront in obeisance...
staring at the North Star: seemingly so reachable,but far;
as he,pleasantly and devotedly,strikes the srings of a guitar
with his invigorating and skillful fingers!
And suddenly everything,hidden by graceful shadows,harmonizes
itself with his melody...beautifully played in enduring patience;
unhesitatingly,he joins the incessant nightgales
to praise the persistent tranquillity enhanced by the Creator's presence!
Categories:
unhesitatingly, inspirational,
Form: Verse