I am Rainbow
seven colours merged to flowing
glow in Dark Nights of the Soul
landed in a country nicknamed
the “Rainbow Nation” untamed
my mission to transform, transmute
colours covered in dust and rust
with rain we gain, attain without shame
sublime freedom for Self and fellow
with not much bellow never shallow
arcs of colours we witness together
comradeship our survival dope to cope
heliocentric symbols unified we hope
regard one another with approval and respect
as we watch rainbows high-low, know neglect
through struggling pain red became orange
orange yellow, yellow to green to blue then
indigo to white sprinkled with fight, onto light
arcs across sunny skies, sunflowers, koppies
such radiant patterns flood our mixed-up blood !
Categories:
with approval, 12th grade, africa, allusion,
Form: Rhyme
A trip to New Orleans to be married by Bloody Mary
The iconic voodoo priestess of the irresistible charm of which she carries
A beautiful courtyard is the setting for the big event
Seats filled with family friends and from up above spirits sent
You could fill the presence of the spirit world in the air
A ceremony to be filled with energy wisdom positive love and lots of flair
A crow caws with approval just as the ceremony begins.
Containing the spirit of granddad within
A drawing on the pavement of a heart a symbol of their love and a new life together
A rope to tie a hand showing binding eternal love for each other
You are not just marrying the person but the goddess of love
A piece of cake is given to be shared
The remainder is given back to the earth with care
Negative thoughts written down by both create a sense of positivity and peace to be churned
At the conclusion champagne to be shared by all, a voodoo doll each to the happy couple standing tall
In the end such a beautiful wedding and spiritual cleansing
A great gathering of people past and present leaves both newlyweds beaming
Categories:
with approval, wedding,
Form: Rhyme
Claiming God’s favor everyday
My soul does seek heavenly light
Guidance while I fervently pray
Persisting to do what is right.
With approval of divine ray
My faith soars toward venture flight
Vanquishing temptation’s prey
Triumphant upon humbling plight.
Sometimes I am in disarray
Caused by sin along guilt-filled blight
My heart that falters with dismay
Seeks the Saviour for helping might.
When trials show that I’m just clay
My human nature can’t hide fright
I cling to Christ Who is the way
Safeguarding me well day and night.
Choosing that in God’s plan, I stay
My fervent vows declare and cite
Trust* in the Almighty today
And forever with blest delight.
Optimizing chances with grace
I serve the Lord upon truth’s brace.
*Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
May 20, 2023
2nd place, "TAKE A CHANCE ON A CHANSO" Rhyme Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Kim Rodrigues; judged on 7/11/2023.
Categories:
with approval, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Rhyme
intoxicated by entwined souls,
breasts beating, breathing
in the amalgamation of us.
trust in lips, tongues, stress
of otherworldly communication.
neo-occasion of bare skin,
slightly shy, surrendering
to the shift and slide—
sensuality played portentously…
innocence irrigated…
blind.
intoxicated by the itch;
you scratch
my back like a kitten.
my feet and knees
find your warm precipices
of carnal knowledge.
together we learn
there’s an inner universe;
exploration
of mysterious habitation.
in practice, in habit
tingling of dendrites
over and over again.
intoxication’s jealous—
jumps for joy
at your touch…
knows where your headed
north or south…
intoxicated by extremes,
the shudder of sensuality,
shamelessness of dreaming
in your bed, calling only
your name, stamped
with approval— our’s,
story comes to
a climactic conclusion—
Your Welcome.
9/9/2021
“I'' Contest New or Old
Sponsor: Constance La France
Categories:
with approval, marriage, sensual,
Form: Free verse
It entitled him to certain liberties
A position defined and envied
It was reward and award
and was established to create
an ego
the mention of his position
caused people to speak with
honor and it gave people reason
to find respect for him
It means that with this attention certain
Words would need definitions and
branding and repackaging and of items
And saying they were new would not
Be meet with approval
Centrest to the relevane of it's importance
The position resects it's successer
All those things mean and kind
To be looked with such consiteration
speaks to how those who are
ambitious might tear apart the
Foundations using the
current conditions
Categories:
with approval, business, creation, encouraging, music,
Form: Ballade
Stamped with God's approval for His praise
My faith's zeal* bears Christ's seal of grace!
*2Kings 10:16 ...Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD.
April 1, 2019
Categories:
with approval, appreciation, christian, devotion, faith,
Form: Crystalline
Bi-partisan agreements
Written: by Tom Wright
3/21/2014
Engagement and conversation, political talking points I hear
But then, all things are becoming politically motivated I fear
Most politicians or Diplomats the truth won’t let you know
It’s always for our benefit, just one big Dog & Pony show
They sit enacting law for all except themselves they exempt
With approval stuck at 12% the public shows their contempt
It’s all about staying in power and enjoying their gravy train
Trading freebies for votes while putting our budget in a strain
But we sent them there by vote and they’re so into staying
While they run our country aground, I’ll continue praying
Categories:
with approval, political,
Form: Couplet
Wedding bells rang this
Early evening:
We tossed seed
Into air hued
Lilac by shadow,
Laughing with joy though
Papa, he brooded,
And Mama’s red cheeks
Ran freshets of
Tears, brine for the
Years she pampered and
Loved, cared for her girl,
In hard times and good,
Knowing one day
Eros would call,
Tempting our sis, whose
Husband’s a fine guy who
Earned our acceptance and
Really deserved all our
Expressions of cheer and
Shouts of “Good Luck!”
Now, let’s move back to the bar,
Our newlyweds gone, let’s
Toast, again, baby sister,
One ravishing bride and
Married (believe it?)
On this fun, festive day, so
Raise high your charged glasses and
Roar with approval and let’s
Open more bubbly, abolish the clock, and
We’ll party like there’s no tomorrow.
November 8, 2016
Wild Acrostic Poetry Contest
(We Will Party Like There's No Tomorrow)
Julia Ward, Sponsor
Categories:
with approval, celebration, sister, wedding,
Form: Acrostic
Floating Sentries
Tie down words gondola soft
Pure is the paper, ink is black, stamped with approval
Dilemma sent, place letters in the box
Feather eloquent
Send them off with weathers messengers
Post Office offers services
Sentries who deliver mail
No matter what conditions might prevail
Men who catch a cold, dodge winter and snow
They envelope their way through life
What are words but air
Carried on the wind and backs of postal men
Let them fly, with a flake or two
With men who hide under clouds
Make deliveries through fog
What are sentences but ….
A group of words, air particles strung together
Composing a complete thought
They represent the meaning
Assigned to them in any weather
Created to fill in a need when snowflakes fall off
Sleep now. Don’t worry. Float away on granite minded clouds
Remember words when floating down and you drift off
Categories:
with approval, education, identity, image, snow,
Form: Free verse
There is an angel looking down on me
Smiles with approval and flutters her wings
Picks up her heavenly harp and she sings
I hear her sweet melody, drift on the wind
And I know,
All will be well
There is an angel looking down on me
Drifting along on a cotton wool cloud
Always protecting me and ever so proud
I sometimes catch her essence in the breeze
And I know,
All will be well
There is an angel looking down on me
Always so caring and so full of love
Once my soul mate on Earth, now in Heaven above
She often comes to visit, in my dreams
And I know,
All will be well
Categories:
with approval, angel, hope, love, spiritual,
Form: I do not know?
Lightning strikes lonely hearts
soaring.
Green seas vanilla whipped.
On the fringe of my innocence
moon rises then tumbles slow.
Sunrises and we
capture each golden ray.
Soaring on the thermals of created thought,
reflecting tender fears endless...
Your tears...
gentle melancholy at the tide.
And is brushed aside.
The stops of life
first pouring
runs down.
My reflection in the mirror,
reflecting back at me
smiles with approval.
Petite giggles bubbling.
Purple lipstick smears.
Shaping future Marilyn Monroe kisses.
Categories:
with approval, life,
Form: Prose Poetry
If a child lives with critism he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility he learns to fight.
If he lives with ridicule he learns to be shy.
If he lives with shame he learns to feel guilty.
... But...
If a child lives with tolerance he learns to be patient.
If he lives with encouragement he learns to be confident.
If he lives with praise he learns to appreciate.
If he lives with fairness he learns justice.
If he lives with security he learns to have faith.
If he lives with approval he learns to like himself.
And, if he lives with acceptance and frienship,he learns to love.
Categories:
with approval, childhood, education, family, children,
Form: Didactic