by Charlie Smith |
Categories:
birth, childhood, prayer, religious,
It's hard to describe
that true sense of pride
that comes with the worth
of your babies birth
A child takes your heart
right from the start
and wills you to sow
a love destined to grow
From dress ups to cupcakes
from boo-boos to heartbreaks
it's all worth the pain
from the treasure we gain
Time spent together
can only be measured
in memories we hold
as part of our soul
God keep this life
from turmoil and strife
give it love and care
and blessings to share
For all that we ask
is that we're up to the task
and do all that we must
to honor your trust.
by Anne-Lise Andresen |
Categories:
religious,
You must teach me to be humble
For love is the reason you died
The lamb is so clean, white and holy
A newborn Lamb of God who makes new life begin
The Lamb gentleness is evident for all
Take away my sinful thoughts and lies
Worthy is the Lamb that carries your words
I'm no angel, but I know they exist
You paid with your blood for the salvation of men
Love abundance is where you are found
Contest Name:HOLY IS THE LAMB...
Sponsor:Verlena S. Walker
Deadline:10/11/2014
05.10.2014
A-L Andresen :)
Copyright © All Rights Reserved
- Thank you for my 2nd place in contest :) -
by Anne-Lise Andresen |
Categories:
faith, paradise, prayer, religious,
Unique is the discipline of love
Understanding God's law
Faith holds supreme commander
Sometimes we have to fight
our way through a concrete jungle
stone cold dreams nightmare evaluates
Rocking the cradle unworthy desires
no peace or rest for the wicked deeds
in order to find the answers to hopes prayer
Truth pointing us directions
within our code of moral conduct
which supports us in our voyage
In the walk of life chaos grips hearts consumed with hate
Without faith our souls identity will become dust
Needing hugs from heaven to survive
A Collaborated Poem 19.11.2015
Anne-Lise Andresen, and Liam Mc Daid
(tercets unrymed)
by Jeremy Martin |
Categories:
mother, me, love, me,
Though many songs are written of angels
I must add to the empire
This small hymn to a woman, a champion of life
Nameless here, but named in all things good and pure
I'll stand beside her work, her artistry astounds the stars
And all light that is given is humbled in her presence
Every worry is smoothed away, all tears absolved
God, let me take her sadness into me and carry it for her
Until I am old, and then I'll have my chance to see her once more
I am not a religious man, but she brings the divine to me
And cradles me forever in her selfless, adoring arms
I love you mother, I love you
I will always love you
by Jessica Zorn |
Categories:
people, poems, religious, rights,
Stagnant hateful world we live
Something has got to give
Mass destruction of the human soul
Innocent lives have become the toll
False prophets who have manipulated the word
Has planted a seed in every boy and girl
It's time to take back ALL our lost
And teach them love at any cost
Stop judging people on how they look
Or who they love,or what book
by Line Gauthier |
Categories:
devotion, inspirational love, prayer, religious, river, spiritual
sung buddhist prayers
released afloat spring rivers
a skyward mist
AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Submitted on March 5, 2018 for contest HAIKU, THEME: WATER sponsored by MICK TALBOT
by Betty Harp Butler |
Categories:
international, religious,
Nothing Can Separate Us From God’s Love
By Betty Harp Butler
There is no mountain high enough,
And no valley deep enough
To separate us from God‘s love.
This Coronavirus is not strong enough
To overcome all of us,
If we trust in our great God above.
God is big enough to bring us through
Any trial that we face.
When we trust in Him, He is Faithful.
He’ll give us the strength,
To run Life’s long race.
“God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 KJV
Ref: Romans 8:35-39
by Emile Pinet |
Categories:
faith, inspiration, inspirational, religious, spiritual, trust
Faith is a powerful force;
requiring absolute trust.
It allows you to believe:
you are loved, and not alone.
Suffering persecution:
sometimes, all you have is faith.
And yet, it's unshakable;
in times of adversity.
Praying perpetuates hope:
opening your heart to God.
And when you first feel His love;
everything you thought: changes.
Belief can imbue your life
with a strong sense of purpose.
Existence should never feel
empty or unfulfilling.
The love that you have for God:
it is rooted in blind faith.
And yet, that faith sustains you;
nourishing your heart and soul.
by Don Ruch |
Categories:
inspirational, religious, spiritual,
God's
Own
Special
Promise,
Eternal
Love
by Charles Abraham |
Categories:
bible, blessing, christian, inspirational, religion, religious
I love u Jesus for what you've done for me
You died on the cross of Calvary
You didn't think about your self
Coz you wanted me to be saved from hell
The crown of thorns upon your head
And the fact that for my sin you bled
When I think about the pain that u bore
I start to love u more and more
Words can't express my love for you
You've changed my life made it brand new
So now I have a place secured in Paradise
I'll reach there when I close my eyes
I want to live to please you Lord
Coz you are the maker, the One true God
by Alina Councilman |
Categories:
christian, death, goodbye, love, metaphor, religious
White Lilies,
Scattered on the ground,
Out of their element.
Witness,
Purity,
Deprived of its origin.
Behold,
Clarity no longer visible.
White Roses,
In the purest snow,
Frozen to the core.
Witness,
Loveliness,
Stripped away so rash.
Behold,
Beauty destroyed.
White flowers,
All around,
Trampled into dust.
Witness,
Wildness,
Stolen without knowledge.
Behold,
Endless death fighting to prevail.
by Mark Turner |
Categories:
abortion, baby, religious,
The Unborn Child
I wonder will they let me in?
Will they furnish me with life support?
I want to be my Grandpa's friend,
his pride, his joy, and his hero in sports.
Really, it’s not his decision
for these nine months to go on through.
Mom and Dad, it’s up to your religion
to see that I’m worthwhile and needed, too.
Oh God, I’ll make them love me,
please, God, tell them both to go on.
I won't act hardheaded, nor wicked nor will I be ,
apathetic and sad, nor gripe and moan.
I’ll lie restfully in my Mother's arms.
Please, God, tell them both to let me be
BORN.
by Betty Harp Butler |
Categories:
god, love, religious, roses are red,
Roses are Red.
Violets are blue.
God made them that way.
And He made you, too.
He had a perfect plan
As he formed you from clay.
If you will only let Him,
He will help you in His way.
He’ll melt your hardened heart,
And fill it with His Love.
And if your eyes fill with tears,
They too, may be sent from above.
If you will open the door,
He will come into your life.
He’ll fill you with Love and Joy,
And erase all your fear and strife.
by Kim Merryman |
Categories:
celebration, god, jesus, religious,
waving palm branches
people shout hosanna -
Christ the King has come
the Passover feast
preparation of the lamb -
Jesus' last supper
a time of prayer
Father, not my will but yours -
betrayed by a kiss
angry fists are raised
crucify! crucify him! -
hatred replaces love
Christ nailed to a cross
the Holy One rejected -
perfect sacrifice
the empty grave mocks
God's only son conquered death -
Jesus is alive!
3/29/21
For Brian Strand's All Yours (March 31) contest
by Charlie Smith |
Categories:
humanity, religious,
The morality of justice
is the light of righteousness.
Its virtue rises not
from concern or faith alone
but is driven by the needs
and love for others
and to act with compelling deeds.
It is a God given attribute.
To do right is to be righteous.
On that imperative,
the sun will always rise
on that which is honorable
to the heart of God.
The righteous are bathed
in the brightness of its dawn
and reside in the sanctity
of that divine peace...
The Sun Shines On The Righteous Contest
By Serene Roberts 04/12/2016
by Charlie Smith |
Categories:
christmas, love, religious,
Let one bell toll for each and every soul in this most joyous season
To remind our hearts of a greater gift that lifts our lives with reason
Renewed with hope, with love and peace, reborn each Christmas day
From Grace we're shown the greater plan by a child that led the way
To live this life in virtuous light, it's worth dispelling wrongs
Would surely leave its epitaph sung in loves most enduring songs
With extended hands and spirits full, that never bend or sway
Could truly be the greatest gift for the child that led the way.
12/21/2016
by Winged Warrior |
Categories:
i am, religious, spiritual,
I am the someone in no one
I am the beginning and the end
I am the alpha and omega
I am your true best friend
I am not here nor there
I am that I am
I am the son of my father
I am the lion I am the lamb
I am the you in the me
I am the all in all things
I am the one that shows you love
I am the king of all kings
I am forever forgiving
I am the one that gives you sight
I am at the right hand of my father
I am the way I am the light.
Jan.28.2016
by Charlie Smith |
Categories:
beauty, love, religious, stars,
Within my view, behold such rare a sight
From beauty's glint felled heart doth race to flight
Love's warmth takes stage bathed in its shining light
That raised fates hope to such a wondrous height
Impossible to still the "ifs" that might
Must too bare shown such stars from heavens night
Nor from this poet's pen with such pleasure write
Only Grace from God's hand could gleam so bright.
Monorhyme Mania-Contest
Sponsored By John Hamilton
08/23/2016
by Charlie Smith |
Categories:
prayer, religious,
To you who brought the light to day
giving life to every season
if on this eve I may humbly pray
for Grace to know my reason
Hold fast my hand and bear my soul
as I rise and meet my future lot
loose fears that face the morrows roll
from will my faith has taught
Stay near my God, guide every step
as I seek the fortune that awaits
bless the road I traverse next
hold me close with your embrace
If in this year you call me home
leave love in all the hearts I've known
12/27/2017
For New Years Contest
Sponsored by Kim Rodriques
by Mark Martin |
Categories:
word play, words,
A nickname for night soil, that's surely no lie
Pair upwards to double, a straight multiply
For music we're singing a simple duet
Use binary coding for computers, no sweat
We're even the first that's not at all odd
With religious duality, Satan and God
The turtle doves given by Christmas day love
To walk without hopping, our legs total of
Twin oxygen atoms in water or ice
Line's second word - there's no need to say twice
Entry for "message in an acrostic" contest
Note: take first letter from second word in each line - and time is ticking
14th January 2017
by Charlie Smith |
Categories:
religious,
If only one shall know my name
With pride to care that I have been
A title that might share such fame
And from my cause true passion seen
A name that defines one life
Worthy of fame's price to bear
Lived for peace and free of strife
That's just, in honor, not from fear
I'd be content if called by God
A name that's less than pride affords
That leads to paths so seldom trod
For fortune undescribed in words
From true hearts let names be heard
May lives with love define the words
What's In A Name Contest
Sponsored By Silent One
01/16/2017
by Tony Hargreaves |
Categories:
birth, god, love, religious, spiritual, universe
in matrix of brain cells
where nature and nurture
both played a vital part
to store information
from all of five senses
to construct thought process
and build a basic mind
where bits of awareness
fuse to make consciousness
later came the sixth-sense
linking my simple mind
to all sentient creatures
within the cosmic web
where higher minds exist
to help all conscious beings
build minds of compassion
so we create the love
that binds us all as one
by Tom Cunningham |
Categories:
hate, hope, love,
Turn
Your back
On hatred
And embrace peace
Show respect to all
Whatever their colour
Or their religious beliefs
Accept that folks are different
Let us create a world full of love
Only then will we have heaven on earth.
Written 2nd May 2019.
by Chris Tober |
Categories:
easter, god, holiday, religious,
Jesus Christ our savior is the Ultimate Boss, He Loved us so much that he was Crucified on the Cross.
Those who believe in him are the ultimate Winners,
He gave his life to forgive us Sinners.
Jesus Reigns from heaven Above, He is looking down on us with all of his Love
So when we celebrate this Easter season, let us rejoice in Jesus Christ Our Savior is the reason
From My Family To Yours Have A Bless & Joyful Easter
A Short Holiday Poem For Easter By
Christopher Tober
by Andrea Dietrich |
Categories:
spiritual,
Where can we go when times are tough?
To whom can we give our trust?
Religious people have their God,
and they say faith is a must.
I’m not quite as religious now
as I was in days of yore.
Belief in God I still maintain,
but proof I’m not looking for.
The friends I have and that I count
as the truest friends of mine
are not so many, but to have
true friends is a gift divine.
And always I can count upon
my sisters and my mother.
I thank God for a family
that loves well one another.
To love oneself and trust oneself,
OH, may all souls feel this way,
and know that truth and joy they’ll find
in the "great beyond" one day!