Poetry competition CLOSED 26th November 2018 6:33am
WINNER
MadameLavender
MadameLavender
What Are You Thankful For?
Darling
Darling do you know how happy I am?
I was slowly falling into a black hole
And you pulled me out in the nick of time.
Darling do you know how complete you make me?
We’re a match made in heaven
I thank God every day I have you.
Darling do you know you mean the world to me?
Waiting all these years for you was worth it
I can’t picture spending my life with anyone else.
Darling I always cherish your company
Your gorgeous eyes and your adorable Scott smile
And the feeling of your strong arms embracing me.
Darling thank you for being you
I wouldn’t have you changed for anything in the world
You’re my other half.
Darling do you know how I feel about you?
This lightness in my heart and the butterflies in my stomach
Are nothing compared to the peace I feel in my soul.
I was slowly falling into a black hole
And you pulled me out in the nick of time.
Darling do you know how complete you make me?
We’re a match made in heaven
I thank God every day I have you.
Darling do you know you mean the world to me?
Waiting all these years for you was worth it
I can’t picture spending my life with anyone else.
Darling I always cherish your company
Your gorgeous eyes and your adorable Scott smile
And the feeling of your strong arms embracing me.
Darling thank you for being you
I wouldn’t have you changed for anything in the world
You’re my other half.
Darling do you know how I feel about you?
This lightness in my heart and the butterflies in my stomach
Are nothing compared to the peace I feel in my soul.
Written by LunasChild8
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Being Thankful for Everything
Life has me thankful for it all…
The easy ups and sharp downs.
The pain and every single tear.
My solid and protective wall.
Smiles emerging from frowns.
The hope blooming after fear
Dies away. The times I laughed.
The mistakes I have made. The
People who are there for me.
Moments not photographed.
My safe place. When there is a
Feeling of peace. The rough sea
That becomes calm. The stars
That are still shining. My heart.
Every day that I am still alive
And breathing. Words that are
Mine. Chance for a new start
And the ability to deep dive.
The easy ups and sharp downs.
The pain and every single tear.
My solid and protective wall.
Smiles emerging from frowns.
The hope blooming after fear
Dies away. The times I laughed.
The mistakes I have made. The
People who are there for me.
Moments not photographed.
My safe place. When there is a
Feeling of peace. The rough sea
That becomes calm. The stars
That are still shining. My heart.
Every day that I am still alive
And breathing. Words that are
Mine. Chance for a new start
And the ability to deep dive.
Written by eswaller
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I hate to say it
but it's true
even
with all the inner pain
the despair
the sad loss of friendships
the shouting within
the darkness
of my own ignorance
the walking this lonely path
of becoming aware
the true meaning
of caring for someone
the watching
with painful eyes
of things
that should not be
slowly
walking through the fire
that burns me
within
I am thankful
for my conscience
that hassles me
night and day
to stay the course
to continue
to be
a Human Being
but it's true
even
with all the inner pain
the despair
the sad loss of friendships
the shouting within
the darkness
of my own ignorance
the walking this lonely path
of becoming aware
the true meaning
of caring for someone
the watching
with painful eyes
of things
that should not be
slowly
walking through the fire
that burns me
within
I am thankful
for my conscience
that hassles me
night and day
to stay the course
to continue
to be
a Human Being
MY ANGEL
Is it in my nature
To see a succubus
Where there is a haven?
Is that how cynical
I have become?
I thank you
For working with me
As I clumsily fought
Against my need
To surrender
To see a succubus
Where there is a haven?
Is that how cynical
I have become?
I thank you
For working with me
As I clumsily fought
Against my need
To surrender
Written by SatInUGal
(Kumar)
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always thankful for the rain [I love]
and memories. [ I`m always thankful for those, good and bad ]
I`m out today in the world,
the winter rains just a thing for the day.
my hands are warm, but the collar down
and I had that thought of you.
My mind reaches back,
god I remember.
Do you think of me
in your Winter rains?
I think of you..
rain is that way sometimes.
and memories. [ I`m always thankful for those, good and bad ]
I`m out today in the world,
the winter rains just a thing for the day.
my hands are warm, but the collar down
and I had that thought of you.
My mind reaches back,
god I remember.
Do you think of me
in your Winter rains?
I think of you..
rain is that way sometimes.
Gratitude
Not often enough
do I express thankfulness
so many blessings
i do not know where to start
and when I should ever end
do I express thankfulness
so many blessings
i do not know where to start
and when I should ever end
Written by TIG
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Thankfulness
I take some time if I'm feeling down
To raise my eyes and look around
The world can be such a messy place
I can't imagine it without Gods grace
I have so much, I need nothing more
Than His grace and glory, from Him they pour
I did not earn it, that's for sure
His love He gives, it is oh so pure
Some times I stumble, He picks me up
I eat the bread and drink from the cup
I thank the Lord for all my blessings
and for forgiving me, of all my messings
Still I say my prayers of thanks to You
Your written word is all so true
Give me wisdom, keep my faith strong
Keep my hands busy to do no wrong
To raise my eyes and look around
The world can be such a messy place
I can't imagine it without Gods grace
I have so much, I need nothing more
Than His grace and glory, from Him they pour
I did not earn it, that's for sure
His love He gives, it is oh so pure
Some times I stumble, He picks me up
I eat the bread and drink from the cup
I thank the Lord for all my blessings
and for forgiving me, of all my messings
Still I say my prayers of thanks to You
Your written word is all so true
Give me wisdom, keep my faith strong
Keep my hands busy to do no wrong
Written by TIG
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It’s The Little Things….
Yeah, of course I’m thankful
for the obvious—
life,
family,
etc….
But I have to tell you
I am super blessed
to be the proud owner
of my own Hoover Steam Vac.
Countless, are the times
that thing has saved my ass
each time a cat puked
and it was a race to clean the carpet
before my (ex) husband saw it
and unleashed a barrage of
ugly opinions
from his narcissistic ivory tower.
I’m also thankful for divorce lawyers.
I still shampoo my carpets regularly
but it’s actually enjoyable now,
feline vomit, or not.
It’s the little things, you know?
Like Easy Off oven cleaner—
I am so amazed
(and thankful!)
at how that stuff erases the bathtub grime
right off, as soon as you spray it on.
I have time, now, to go for a walk
and marvel at the splendor of nature
and the hidden things of Creation, because
I’m not scrubbing the bathroom
in even half the time, I used to.
It’s definitely the little things….
Yeah, of course I’m thankful
for the obvious—
life,
family,
etc….
But I have to tell you
I am super blessed
to be the proud owner
of my own Hoover Steam Vac.
Countless, are the times
that thing has saved my ass
each time a cat puked
and it was a race to clean the carpet
before my (ex) husband saw it
and unleashed a barrage of
ugly opinions
from his narcissistic ivory tower.
I’m also thankful for divorce lawyers.
I still shampoo my carpets regularly
but it’s actually enjoyable now,
feline vomit, or not.
It’s the little things, you know?
Like Easy Off oven cleaner—
I am so amazed
(and thankful!)
at how that stuff erases the bathtub grime
right off, as soon as you spray it on.
I have time, now, to go for a walk
and marvel at the splendor of nature
and the hidden things of Creation, because
I’m not scrubbing the bathroom
in even half the time, I used to.
It’s definitely the little things….
I’m Thankful For…
It’s that season of the year when I like to take time,
To reflect on the things have happened so far,
Being grateful for what I have,
Appreciating the things that matter most.
For my family,
A woman who loves me,
The love of my children which nothing compares,
The well-being of those who are close to me,
The struggles and triumphs we all experience.
I’m thankful for a job that I enjoy,
The roof over my head and food on the table,
The friendships I’ve had over the years,
Even when distance keep us apart.
But most of all,
I’m thankful for,
The wonderful strong women in my life,
From my wife, mother, aunts, daughters and sisters,
Especially my beautiful grandmother
Who will one day may leave us.
But I’m thankful that I’m close by,
Because at this stage in our lives,
We all go to her for the wisdom of the ages.
There is still a resilience, a resolve,
A faith that does not fade away nor it does not diminish,
I’m reminded of the wonderful love
That God has bestowed upon us,
A pillar upon which this family was built on,
The root from which we all grew.
It’s that season of the year when I like to take time,
To reflect on the things have happened so far,
Being grateful for what I have,
Appreciating the things that matter most.
For my family,
A woman who loves me,
The love of my children which nothing compares,
The well-being of those who are close to me,
The struggles and triumphs we all experience.
I’m thankful for a job that I enjoy,
The roof over my head and food on the table,
The friendships I’ve had over the years,
Even when distance keep us apart.
But most of all,
I’m thankful for,
The wonderful strong women in my life,
From my wife, mother, aunts, daughters and sisters,
Especially my beautiful grandmother
Who will one day may leave us.
But I’m thankful that I’m close by,
Because at this stage in our lives,
We all go to her for the wisdom of the ages.
There is still a resilience, a resolve,
A faith that does not fade away nor it does not diminish,
I’m reminded of the wonderful love
That God has bestowed upon us,
A pillar upon which this family was built on,
The root from which we all grew.
Darling
Darling do you know how happy I am?
I was slowly falling into a black hole
And you pulled me out in the nick of time.
Darling do you know how complete you make me?
We’re a match made in heaven
I thank God every day I have you.
Darling do you know you mean the world to me?
Waiting all these years for you was worth it
I can’t picture spending my life with anyone else.
Darling I always cherish your company
Your gorgeous eyes and your adorable Scott smile
And the feeling of your strong arms embracing me.
Darling thank you for being you
I wouldn’t have you changed for anything in the world
You’re my other half.
Darling do you know how I feel about you?
This lightness in my heart and the butterflies in my stomach
Are nothing compared to the peace I feel in my soul.
I was slowly falling into a black hole
And you pulled me out in the nick of time.
Darling do you know how complete you make me?
We’re a match made in heaven
I thank God every day I have you.
Darling do you know you mean the world to me?
Waiting all these years for you was worth it
I can’t picture spending my life with anyone else.
Darling I always cherish your company
Your gorgeous eyes and your adorable Scott smile
And the feeling of your strong arms embracing me.
Darling thank you for being you
I wouldn’t have you changed for anything in the world
You’re my other half.
Darling do you know how I feel about you?
This lightness in my heart and the butterflies in my stomach
Are nothing compared to the peace I feel in my soul.
Written by LunasChild8
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LunasChild8 said:
The love you're thankful for should be thankful for such beautiful tribute you've written for them.
The love you're thankful for should be thankful for such beautiful tribute you've written for them.
Being Thankful for Everything
Life has me thankful for it all…
The easy ups and sharp downs.
The pain and every single tear.
My solid and protective wall.
Smiles emerging from frowns.
The hope blooming after fear
Dies away. The times I laughed.
The mistakes I have made. The
People who are there for me.
Moments not photographed.
My safe place. When there is a
Feeling of peace. The rough sea
That becomes calm. The stars
That are still shining. My heart.
Every day that I am still alive
And breathing. Words that are
Mine. Chance for a new start
And the ability to deep dive.
The easy ups and sharp downs.
The pain and every single tear.
My solid and protective wall.
Smiles emerging from frowns.
The hope blooming after fear
Dies away. The times I laughed.
The mistakes I have made. The
People who are there for me.
Moments not photographed.
My safe place. When there is a
Feeling of peace. The rough sea
That becomes calm. The stars
That are still shining. My heart.
Every day that I am still alive
And breathing. Words that are
Mine. Chance for a new start
And the ability to deep dive.
Written by eswaller
Go To Page
drone said:I hate to say it
but it's true
even
with all the inner pain
the despair
the sad loss of friendships
the shouting within
the darkness
of my own ignorance
the walking this lonely path
of becoming aware
the true meaning
of caring for someone
the watching
with painful eyes
of things
that should not be
slowly
walking through the fire
that burns me
within
I am thankful
for my conscience
that hassles me
night and day
to stay the course
to continue
to be
a Human Being
Couldn't agree more. Even after the darkest night it's a gift to live till the morning sun.
but it's true
even
with all the inner pain
the despair
the sad loss of friendships
the shouting within
the darkness
of my own ignorance
the walking this lonely path
of becoming aware
the true meaning
of caring for someone
the watching
with painful eyes
of things
that should not be
slowly
walking through the fire
that burns me
within
I am thankful
for my conscience
that hassles me
night and day
to stay the course
to continue
to be
a Human Being
Couldn't agree more. Even after the darkest night it's a gift to live till the morning sun.
wallyroo92 said:I’m Thankful For…
It’s that season of the year when I like to take time,
To reflect on the things have happened so far,
Being grateful for what I have,
Appreciating the things that matter most.
For my family,
A woman who loves me,
The love of my children which nothing compares,
The well-being of those who are close to me,
The struggles and triumphs we all experience.
I’m thankful for a job that I enjoy,
The roof over my head and food on the table,
The friendships I’ve had over the years,
Even when distance keep us apart.
But most of all,
I’m thankful for,
The wonderful strong women in my life,
From my wife, mother, aunts, daughters and sisters,
Especially my beautiful grandmother
Who will one day may leave us.
But I’m thankful that I’m close by,
Because at this stage in our lives,
We all go to her for the wisdom of the ages.
There is still a resilience, a resolve,
A faith that does not fade away nor it does not diminish,
I’m reminded of the wonderful love
That God has bestowed upon us,
A pillar upon which this family was built on,
The root from which we all grew.
You're blessed to have such a wonderful family as they're blessed to have you.
It’s that season of the year when I like to take time,
To reflect on the things have happened so far,
Being grateful for what I have,
Appreciating the things that matter most.
For my family,
A woman who loves me,
The love of my children which nothing compares,
The well-being of those who are close to me,
The struggles and triumphs we all experience.
I’m thankful for a job that I enjoy,
The roof over my head and food on the table,
The friendships I’ve had over the years,
Even when distance keep us apart.
But most of all,
I’m thankful for,
The wonderful strong women in my life,
From my wife, mother, aunts, daughters and sisters,
Especially my beautiful grandmother
Who will one day may leave us.
But I’m thankful that I’m close by,
Because at this stage in our lives,
We all go to her for the wisdom of the ages.
There is still a resilience, a resolve,
A faith that does not fade away nor it does not diminish,
I’m reminded of the wonderful love
That God has bestowed upon us,
A pillar upon which this family was built on,
The root from which we all grew.
You're blessed to have such a wonderful family as they're blessed to have you.
MY ANGEL
Is it in my nature
To see a succubus
Where there is a haven?
Is that how cynical
I have become?
I thank you
For working with me
As I clumsily fought
Against my need
To surrender
To see a succubus
Where there is a haven?
Is that how cynical
I have become?
I thank you
For working with me
As I clumsily fought
Against my need
To surrender
Written by SatInUGal
(Kumar)
Go To Page
SatInUGal said:
Love is patient. Love is forgiving. Love is enduring.
You are very fotunate to have found such true love. And they are fortunate to have such an honest lover as you.
Love is patient. Love is forgiving. Love is enduring.
You are very fotunate to have found such true love. And they are fortunate to have such an honest lover as you.
