707.
Veneration to Mary:
She Who Prostrates to God in Worship
Oh Mary, servant of Allah
She Who Prostrates to God in Worship – the Sajidah
God recognizes her earnest surrender
She whom to God puts herself under
Oh Mary – the Prostrating One – the Sajidah
Our honor & adoration to you, Ave Maria
Praise God for the worship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
We venerate Mama Mary, Worshipful is She.
Amen.
-10/07/2019
(Dumarao)
*Veneration to Mary as “She”
706.
Veneration to Mary:
She Who Bows Down to God in Worship
Oh Mary, servant of Allah
She Who Bows Down to God in Worship – the Raki'ah
God had seen her humble submission
She also has God's recognition
Oh Mary – the Bowing One – the Raki'ah
Our honor & adoration to you, Ave Maria
Praise God for the worship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
We venerate Mama Mary, Worshipful is She.
Amen.
-10/06/2019
(Dumarao)
*Veneration to Mary as “She”
This time I worship with faith's glow
praising God* for His blessing flow
soul is blest midst divine friendship
with faith’s glow, this time I worship.
Smiting sorrow along trust’s crest
midst divine friendship soul is blest
steadfast with hope, vanquishing woe
along trust’s crest smiting sorrow.
God’s grace works well for me to cope
vanquishing woe, steadfast with hope
Yes, I declare … now gladly tell
for me to cope, God’s grace works well.
Thankful indeed, my heart does share
now gladly tell…yes, I declare
the Lord is great midst Scripture’s creed
my heart does share, thankful indeed.
Proven always in every state
midst Scripture’s creed the Lord is great
I exalt Christ through all my days
in every state, proven always.
*Isaiah 25:1O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
July 18, 2026
1st place, "Double The Swap" Quatrain Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 7/27/2026
Exuding with grace…
Exemplifying humility before the Creator
Experiencing fulfillment glow along gratitude bliss
Exuberant along faith-propelled milestones…
Excited to welcome challenges vibrantly
Exercising courage to the maximum
Exposing trust in God Who knows best
Expecting triumphant service-endeavors
Extending love for blest reaching-out pursuits…
Examining soul sans hypocrisy...
Expressing worshipful praise to the Lord to end the day.
Living long with gratitude mirth
my heart prays to abide in God against hope's dearth
sharing warm bond with family of loving worth
enjoying home-paradise in our heaven on earth
while serving upon ministerial fortress-berth...
Indeed, longevity as gift of the Lord by His grace
is a blessing against rigorous survival race*
since it shows divine mercy with compassion ways
propelling faith in persevering along worshipful praise
while delighting in life of triumphant, vibrant and radiant days.
*Hebrews 12:1-2 12 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
May 21, 2026
Honorable Mention, "1483" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 6/26/2026
Love reigns by God’s grace
Exuding kindness so blest
Smiting travails' woe
Conquering fortuitous pain
Highlighting care’s radiance…
With God’s grace is hope
Vibrant despite gloom of fear
Vanquishing despair
Triumphing over worry
Championing faith’s wonders…
Peace thrives midst God’s grace
Soothing anguish of heart ache
Freeing soul from guilt
Bringing joy with pardon glow
As forgiveness does prevail…
While God’s grace abounds
Mercy shines with good delight
For gratitude bliss
Showcasing worshipful praise
Yon spirit's blest revival.
She is Astra, an inner star,
a nocturn upon the lips of silence.
There is a solitude that is worshipful.
Sing to her
in the breath's vibration,
sing a tuneful silence.
She is seen,
not through any sunlight or moonshine -
light and darkness are hers alone.
She is interstellar,
her music
fills our eyes with what she sees.
Resonate then
with her measureless silence
the spheres of being will align
and the harmonics
of her bliss
will be yours.?
A Newspaper
Elon Musk, a liberal newspaper that never tires
of writing about his wealth, also, for the most part
dislike him, and the power that follows in the wake
We read in the Guardian that Elon Musk is trying to
Get a license for the electricity market with Tesla
The paper points out that Musk has met Putin
and can't be trusted, he is a security risk, that
The remark is quietly funny
A meeting between two giants, I would like to
have been there, my world is mundane, what's
for lunch, and petrol in the car, but we accept
On our part, avoid the struggle to be the top dog in
in command for a moment of worshipful praise
before disappearing into a historic footnote.
Heart of mine throbs with triumph
grateful for exposure to life yon survival
while beholding beauty of kindness
midst faith's navigating compass.
Likewise, my soul keeps on worshipful
seeking for God’s approval and favor
basking in His grace, mercy, compassion
along faith's childlike trust.
Despite challenges and trials
my spirit strives toward victorious claim
vanquishing adversities while reaching-out
with faith* cleaving to the Omnipotent hand.
Steadfastly clinging to divine help
I continue on, delighting in my journey
doing my best, inspiring others
as faith increases, glowing with vibrant hope.
*Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
August 15, 2025
2nd place, "Pick-A-Title, Vol 54" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 9/5/2025
My crayon box is filled with dreams’ color
Of joyfulness tints and happiness’ hues
Brightened by thanksgiving and praises ardor
Midst gold of gladness, devoid of sad blues.
Oh, there is green, full of life… healthy well
From God’s grace, so glowing, no one can hide
Along red with pink for compassion-swell
With shining yellow of worshipful tide.
Yes, courageous orange rules over pain
Defying horrors of blackness and fright
As brave purple soars with azure faith’s gain
Trusting the Lord* toward heavenly white.
Glad am I for crayon box dreams indeed
Colored by the Almighty’s gracious deed.
*Psalms 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
June 3, 2025
1st place, "The Sonnet on Crayon Box Dreams" Sonnet Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Miranda Hawley; judged on 6/12/2025
With gratitude zeal from the heart
Exuding worshipful bliss
My soul praises the Almighty
Revived by the Holy Ghost
While faith does gaze yon firmament
Vanquishing doubts that bombard hope…
Directed toward caring kindness-route
Thankful* spirit keeps on radiating exuberance
Moved by the Lord’s tender mercy
To overcome apathetic arrogance
Smiting cold dealings...
Reverberating heavenly triumph
While optimizing reaching-out fulfillment
Grateful life creates poems spontaneously with vibrant mirth
Exalting the Creator Who warms grace, joy, and peace for sharing glow.
*1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
April 8, 2025
3rd place, "National Poetry Month Word Prompts" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Crystol Woods; judged on 4/14/2025
yes, I am thankful for poetry’s gift
exuding worshipful gratitude-bliss
humbling me to praise God* for being blest
directed toward caring kindness-route
showered by heavenly fulfillment-triumph…
poetry’s bliss, blest toward triumph
Psalms 109:30 I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.
February 7, 2025
1st place, "A Personal Valentine Phoenix sixain" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Suzette Richards; judged on 2/9/2025
Phoenix sixain --- It is a 6-line verse invented by Suzette Richards (2024).
Five consecutive lines are chosen from one of older poems, verbatim.
Line 6: A word from each of these 5 lines, in sequence; therefore, a 5-word line. Rhyme and metre are optional, and the syllable count per line is irrelevant.
[The 5-line verse is from my poem, “THANKFUL FOR POETRY’S GIFT” (2024)]
w o r d s
wondrously wielded
warm wenches
wise with witless wet with woe
w i c k e d
weaselly wolves
w i z a r d s
warping wills
watering wishing wells
waylaying wishful
w o m e n
who wanted worshipful watchmen
when winters would wrest wealth
!
yes, I am thankful for poetry’s gift
exuding worshipful gratitude-bliss
humbling me to praise God* for being blest
directed toward caring kindness-route
showered by heavenly fulfillment-triumph
optimizing adventurous spree
midst injustice demanding fairness-share
against flaws of bias, though unconsciously done
transforming frustration toward goodness glow
balancing pressure vis-a-vis pleasure
*Isaiah 25:1O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
December 21, 2024
Honorable Mention, "YOUR CHOICE N" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 4/13/2025
December 6 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Galatians 1-3
Key Verse – Galatians 1:3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR ASSURING US
HIS GRACE AND PEACE
Praise be to God for assuring us His grace
and peace toward:
Wondrous walk along His ways
Worshipful witness about His work
Watchful waiting according to His Word
Worthwhile winning against our weariness
Warm wakefulness, warned from wasting wealth
Galatians 2:20 Praise be to the Lord
for giving Himself to us so we can:
Live by His truth
Learn from His teachings
Love Him midst our thanksgiving
Listen to Him with our trust of triumph
Lean on Him, testifying about His trustworthiness
Galatians 3:21 Praise be to the Saviour for
redeeming us against:
Running in vain
Ruining His vessel
Refusing His victory
Rejecting His virtues
Restricting His vision. Amen!
December 6, 2024
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