Young at heart…
Torn apart by the death cart…
Depart from me,
Ludicrous liberty
End me to begin you…
Mend me to forgive you…
Your sins are covered with mercy
From within, I heard from Your joyous glee
Compassionate is Your spirit to me, oh Lord of Accord
I’m aboard your ship of serenity
Free me for an eternity and beyond
I’m fond of our Bond of grace graciously
Categories:
with mercy, confidence, endurance, hope, how
Form: Free verse
Written: August 27, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Mystic Rose Ros
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Here I am—
not quite rooted,
but reaching.
The soil remembers
what I have whispered in sleep,
What I have buried in silence.
If you can hear me,
let the flowers grow
where my voice trembles.
Let petals rise
from the ache of my asking,
soft as forgiveness,
bright as belief.
I have watered the earth
with unsent letters,
with the hush between heartbeats,
with the style of hope
that doesn’t shout—
just waits.
Let the garden answer.
Let the stems lean toward
What I meant to say.
Let the wind carry
my unfinished prayers
to the One
It's a mystery language
of blooming.
If you can hear me—
not with ears,
but with mercy—
Then let the flowers grow
where I once knelt
in the shade of doubt,
and called it devotion.
Categories:
with mercy, analogy, flower,
Form: Free verse
God’s grace* melts pain with mercy glow
As compassion vanquishes woe
Instilling hope to conquer strain
With mercy glow, God’s grace melts pain.
God’s grace prevails midst kindness’ scope
To conquer strain instilling hope
Showcasing care, it never fails
Midst kindness’ scope God’s grace prevails.
God’s grace abounds, such we must share
It never fails, showcasing care
That flows with zest as faith resounds
Such we must share God’s grace abounds.
God’s grace highlights love at its best
As faith resounds that flows with zest
While prayer mirth soars for great heights
Love at its best God’s grace highlights.
*Ephesians 1:6–8 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence.
July 30, 2025
2nd place, "The Double Swap" Quatrain Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 8/6/2025
Categories:
with mercy, blessing, christian, encouraging, faith,
Form: Quatrain
Imagination is hope of the soul,
the possibility of wondrous flight
or the outrageous flames of ecstasy
burning all we love leaving only coal
to become God's own gemstones flashing bright
beyond earthlight, beyond eternity,
beyond the darkened glass we dream the goal~
crystal halls and golden streets, heaven's height,
where His snow white throne resides splendidly;
with mercy judge the quickened and the dead.
Categories:
with mercy, spiritual,
Form: Rhyme
He is no longer in love with me.
His spoken words flesh caught like dull razors.
Churning pains toss me in raw seeped reelings.
I feel feather fragile as weighty aches
conflict and trip me upon foreign ground.
Heavy, my eyes are merely tear-weak slits.
God, in prayer I do ask, with mercy come
and ease my wrecked self with gift feels of numb.
Categories:
with mercy, betrayal, break up, emotions,
Form: Verse
Mercedes for fast
Or powerful Mercedes
Maybe fly like Mercedes,
Or with Mercedes prestige!
Probably sleek Mercedes,
Or could be cute Mercedes,
Or just plain Mercedes,
But definitely not old Mercedes!
Mercedes confidence,
Mercedes revered.
Mercedes with mercy,
Mercedes for mercy.
But seldom arrogant Mercedes!
Mercedes conflicted,
Mercedes revised.
Mercedes in reverse,
Mercedes strictly reserved.
Confined in Mercedes,
Confide in Mercedes.
Comfortable in Mercedes,
Inseparable from Mercedes,
And unmistakably Mercedes!
So be Mercedes,
Or keep guessing who she is!
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Categories:
with mercy, muse,
Form: Spoken Word
Heed to the plea of my heart,
Held in your hands, I cry out,
Help me make a joyful start,
Heap Your blessings, clear my doubt,
Heal this wounded soul that cries,
Seal it with Your love lifelong,
Deal with mercy, wipe my eyes,
Dear LORD, I pray, make me strong.
Categories:
with mercy, god, prayer, sad,
Form: Rhyme
Angels of Light, tenderly touch her brow.
Remove the pain that binds her now.
Gentle, peaceful passing into the rainbows beyond,
Where light and love meet joy and peace,
Rising with every brilliant celestial dawn.
Release her spirit to the universe,
Set her Soul now free to fly.
Unshackle every earthbound debt,
And vanquish all the tears she's cried.
Angels of Light, spread your wings
Of Grace and Love, unfurled smiles.
Keep me close to her heart as now
She crosses Heaven's incalculable miles.
Release her body etheric, and
Take her Home at last.
Gently lay her in the arms of the
Loved ones who have already passed.
Angels of Light, with Mercy and Grace
Remove the pain from her beautiful face.
Open her eyes to the new horizon
Gently sweeping upon celestial shores.
I know she'll be waiting for me
When I fly through those heavenly doors.
Copyright © Chula Fleming Aug 9,2013
Categories:
with mercy, angel, blessing, death, heaven,
Form: Rhyme
Like dew drops on green grasses
His unconditional love refreshes the masses
Touching blessing with mercy and grace
Not just in times of need but each day
Meditate on holy words
Be filled and it will be revealed
All you are destined to know
All you are designed to grow into
Don’t worry about what they say
He will tell you first anyway
Keep the door open in your heart
Know who you are child of God
Categories:
with mercy, appreciation, christian,
Form: Free verse
Mysteries abound
mesmerizing my
mind with enchantments
midst myriad muse of
mystical moments...
Miracles reign
melt fears as faith
magnifies God's
might with mercy*...
Memories
move hope while
magic glows...
Music
matches...
Mirth!
*Lamentations 3:22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
April 28, 2024
5th place, "No 1306" Poetry Writing Premiere Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 5/3/2024.
Categories:
with mercy, appreciation, blessing, christian, dream,
Form: Diminished Hexaverse
Bestowed by God precious grace for each day
Our soul thanks blest chances of doing well
Becoming better with good news to tell
While sharing His love midst compassion ray.
With the Lord’s imparted divine nature
Our heart seeks for His transformation zest
Ready to offer ways of kindness’ best
Marked with mercy, pardon, and care’s nurture.
Despite human frailty with woe and pain
Our faith asks Christ for peace and wisdom-glow
Since He grants opportunities to grow*
Midst vibrant ripples for life-changing gain.
*2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
December 17, 2023
Categories:
with mercy, blessing, christian, encouraging, faith,
Form: Enclosed Rhyme
In the midst of a storm
Life is never the norm
Blessed with mercy and grace
As you step, shorten your pace
Early one Fall morning in November
As Sadie started her day to remember
She was attacked without a warning
To her surprise, a pack of dogs came swarming
Viciously overwhelmed with her only defense
Simply taking in nature's treasures
The serene quietness of life
Her unrelenting faith was the catalyst
For her survival to see another day
God's strength is all that you need
God sent His angels to intercede
Harrowing screams brought her neighbors
Her prayers were answered
Call on your Savior
God will bless you with His favor
God will comfort and care for you
After the storm passes
Turbulence will create chaos
Confusion is self evident
Fear is only a mirage
That was transformed into anger
Sadie is in great spirits
A testament to her gratitude and attitude
Life is never the norm
In the midst of a storm
Categories:
with mercy, anger, betrayal, character, dog,
Form: Rhyme
With mercy and patience He rules over all
If not, if strict justice He enforced
The world, everyone and everything
in it, would totter and fall
Categories:
with mercy, god, joy, judgement, world,
Form: Rhyme
It rhymes with compassion
It never goes out of fashion
It is heart’s greatest ration,
This utterly delightful passion
It rhymes with inspiration
It brings my heart such elation
It is life’s hope, my foundation
Coming to the heart with salvation
It rhymes with sweet grace
It lights up most anyplace
It stirs the spirit with its embrace
Knowing a joy nothing can replace
It rhymes with gentle charity
It brings the life it’s clarity
It assures the heart it’s prosperity
Enlightening the love’s similarity
It rhymes with the heart’s desire
It assures that love and hope conspire
It whispers of faith that brings you higher
Reassuring the spirit of its supplier
It rhymes with beautiful light
It rushes to save from the dark night
It reaches beyond the poems we write
Softening the soul with its insight
It rhymes with joyful peace
It is a wonder that will not cease
It’s creativity will ever increase
Sharing God’s grace, His masterpiece
It rhymes with Jesus, the Son
It abides in the soul He has won
It is filled with mercy for everyone
His grace and love won’t be outdone!
Categories:
with mercy, appreciation, christian, faith, forgiveness,
Form: Rhyme
Amos 5:24 NKJV - But let justice roll down like water ...
Every mortal was made by God for justice;
Whose status is never to be altered by any device;
Nor ever to be enslaved or disenfranchised
By any political system that mankind could ever devise.
Everyone wants justice under the law,
Not justice cast by luck, lots, or partiality.
All people deserve justice rendered by the majority
In a democracy with rights also for the minority.
All people want justice handed out, not barely, but fairly;
Not justice based on favoritism and loyalty. People also
Desire justice flavored with mercy as well as justice
Seasoned with equality. Justice that is provided for just
A chosen few is merely inhumane justice with a misguided view.
In a humane system embraced with justice, everyone matters.
With God's help, 'we can let justice roll down like water'.
Categories:
with mercy, america, judgement, political,
Form: Free verse
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