Poetry competition CLOSED 29th November 2018 2:43pm
WINNER
cold_fusion
cold_fusion
RUNNER-UP:
Rjm
Expressing Joy
Anonymous
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
holding your hands
when watching a scary movie
Happiness is...
when you give me a kiss
for doing something silly
Happiness is...
when you gently embrace me
When I am feeling blue
Happiness is...
Being told I am loved
when I am whiney
Happiness is...
Just being with you
My beloved
holding your hands
when watching a scary movie
Happiness is...
when you give me a kiss
for doing something silly
Happiness is...
when you gently embrace me
When I am feeling blue
Happiness is...
Being told I am loved
when I am whiney
Happiness is...
Just being with you
My beloved
Written by Grace
(IDryad)
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Here’s To You
To the lovers who dream of each other across time
To the emotions when they look up at starry skies
To those aching hearts that are filled with faith
May you look upon again your beloved’s eyes
Here’s to you…
To the dreamers and the thinkers of a brand new world
To their philosophy that aspires to think and be free
May their ideas bring light to struggling minds
May their notions fill humankind with harmony
Here’s to you…
To the child with great love being conceived tonight
To the mothers around the world giving birth
To the new babies taking their first breath
May you give us hope for a better healthy earth
Here’s to you…
To the preachers and the teachers who shed light
To their dedication and their passion for the truth
May the blessings from above fill you up with love
May your wisdom bring faith to our youth
Here’s to you…
To the composers who fill our hearts with song
To the poets who pour their words on every page
May you inspire us to better ourselves
May we find peace in our age
Here’s to you…
Here’s to you,
May the light of everlasting love,
Rain upon your soul with joy and grace,
Here's to you,
May the sight of everlasting hope,
Reign and make you whole in all your days.
To the lovers who dream of each other across time
To the emotions when they look up at starry skies
To those aching hearts that are filled with faith
May you look upon again your beloved’s eyes
Here’s to you…
To the dreamers and the thinkers of a brand new world
To their philosophy that aspires to think and be free
May their ideas bring light to struggling minds
May their notions fill humankind with harmony
Here’s to you…
To the child with great love being conceived tonight
To the mothers around the world giving birth
To the new babies taking their first breath
May you give us hope for a better healthy earth
Here’s to you…
To the preachers and the teachers who shed light
To their dedication and their passion for the truth
May the blessings from above fill you up with love
May your wisdom bring faith to our youth
Here’s to you…
To the composers who fill our hearts with song
To the poets who pour their words on every page
May you inspire us to better ourselves
May we find peace in our age
Here’s to you…
Here’s to you,
May the light of everlasting love,
Rain upon your soul with joy and grace,
Here's to you,
May the sight of everlasting hope,
Reign and make you whole in all your days.
Filled With Joy
My head towards the sky and sunshine.
My feet on the ground and in the soft
Earth called home. My laughter that is
Never quiet and darling, this is all mine
A million times over. My joy that wafts
Through the air and the negativity fizzes
Away. This is more than just my home.
This is my sanctuary and is my place of
Freedom that people tried find or roam.
It is where my heart rests filled with love.
My feet on the ground and in the soft
Earth called home. My laughter that is
Never quiet and darling, this is all mine
A million times over. My joy that wafts
Through the air and the negativity fizzes
Away. This is more than just my home.
This is my sanctuary and is my place of
Freedom that people tried find or roam.
It is where my heart rests filled with love.
Written by eswaller
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9/20/18
I ate you today
And your flavor was impossible.
I could have cried
From happiness
Or sadness
Having knowledge
Of such transitory beauty.
(ODE TO NEARLY NORMALS LOBSTER MUSHROOM BISQUE)
And your flavor was impossible.
I could have cried
From happiness
Or sadness
Having knowledge
Of such transitory beauty.
(ODE TO NEARLY NORMALS LOBSTER MUSHROOM BISQUE)
Written by SatInUGal
(Kumar)
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Finding happiness
It is in the rays
Of the rising Sun
It is in the patter
Of the falling rain
It is in the camaraderie
Of aging years
It is in the laughter
Of frolicking children
It is in the warmth
Of a woman’s embrace
It is in the protection
Of a man’s arms
It is in moments
Of blissful silence
It is in the sound
Of beautiful music
It is in the glory
Of a summer day
It is in the serenity
Of a still, dark night
It is in love
Friendship
And family
It is happiness.
Of the rising Sun
It is in the patter
Of the falling rain
It is in the camaraderie
Of aging years
It is in the laughter
Of frolicking children
It is in the warmth
Of a woman’s embrace
It is in the protection
Of a man’s arms
It is in moments
Of blissful silence
It is in the sound
Of beautiful music
It is in the glory
Of a summer day
It is in the serenity
Of a still, dark night
It is in love
Friendship
And family
It is happiness.
Written by Rjm
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Joy comes with a price
I am suppose to be a witness for the Glory of God
yet who am I, but a mere sinner in the flesh
Thank you for saving me, I could never do it myself
I have so much to be thankful for and yet my life (1 Thes. 5:18)
upon looking back, could be anything but exemplary
I pray for the words of your divinity and love (Jesus)
to stay close to my lips
so I could share them with anyone, anytime, anywhere
still I quake and shiver when it comes time to deliver
I have never experienced more joy, then when I have done it
Why then, do I not do it all the time? Oh please Holy Spirit
give me this joy more often, so I may share with others,
' joy '
So here i repent, for not sharing your gifts,
help me to give, more hearts a true lift
It is meant with true love and not to annoy
so please kick my butt out there, to share all your joy
Mark 16:15
yet who am I, but a mere sinner in the flesh
Thank you for saving me, I could never do it myself
I have so much to be thankful for and yet my life (1 Thes. 5:18)
upon looking back, could be anything but exemplary
I pray for the words of your divinity and love (Jesus)
to stay close to my lips
so I could share them with anyone, anytime, anywhere
still I quake and shiver when it comes time to deliver
I have never experienced more joy, then when I have done it
Why then, do I not do it all the time? Oh please Holy Spirit
give me this joy more often, so I may share with others,
' joy '
So here i repent, for not sharing your gifts,
help me to give, more hearts a true lift
It is meant with true love and not to annoy
so please kick my butt out there, to share all your joy
Mark 16:15
Written by TIG
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The Fruit of Joy
Just as all have found their portion
Oh, what sweet and subtle taste
You have found the fruits of spirit
Justice doesn't hide her face
Only ask and it is given
Yearly, daily, moments soon
Jaded times or filled with pleasure
On the hour or at noon
Yes, at midnight in your life
Jackals may attack; though fail
Omnipotent help is there
Yearning as the passing gale!
"Joyful, joyful we adore thee"
Oh! what melody we love
You have found its secret splendor
Just as hail is from above
One gives knowledge of the fruit
You alone must reach and feel
Journey to your secret place
Objective and so very real
Yellow suns will pass and perish
Joy is great; eternal be
Oblige yourself to read and find it
Your joy is sweet upon that tree!
Oh, what sweet and subtle taste
You have found the fruits of spirit
Justice doesn't hide her face
Only ask and it is given
Yearly, daily, moments soon
Jaded times or filled with pleasure
On the hour or at noon
Yes, at midnight in your life
Jackals may attack; though fail
Omnipotent help is there
Yearning as the passing gale!
"Joyful, joyful we adore thee"
Oh! what melody we love
You have found its secret splendor
Just as hail is from above
One gives knowledge of the fruit
You alone must reach and feel
Journey to your secret place
Objective and so very real
Yellow suns will pass and perish
Joy is great; eternal be
Oblige yourself to read and find it
Your joy is sweet upon that tree!
Written by EleazarSwan
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SIMPLE JOYS
Birds singing
Children playing
Flowers blooming
Such simple joys
Often taken for granted
Are seldom appreciated
Stop listen and see
These wonderful gifts
That have been bestowed
Upon you and me
You'll come to realize
That every precious day
Has cause to be celebrated
For such simple blessings
Make life worth living
Children playing
Flowers blooming
Such simple joys
Often taken for granted
Are seldom appreciated
Stop listen and see
These wonderful gifts
That have been bestowed
Upon you and me
You'll come to realize
That every precious day
Has cause to be celebrated
For such simple blessings
Make life worth living
Written by snugglebuck
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Invocation
To hear a bird of happiness melodic theme
Flowing music rhyme into a wedding dream
Nature splashes our new love color scheme,
-
Attuning these planes of thought extension
Singing dimension into a spiritual ascension,
-
Her circle into my mind of concentric rings
A base of forms, our love across everything,
-
We flow in day thru night, our sleeping rite
New creating soul feeling a heart forthright,
-
Ain-soph shows our ancient number in key
From a formless dot, all things do proceed,
-
Bringing the spirits from union to absolute
Unmanifested desires grow forbidden fruit,
To ride our bird of happiness with no refute...
Written by runaway-mindtrain
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Unconditional
No matter
Place or time or weather,
Like a ghost with attachment disorder
I'll be close to you...
Like blood on the blade
Van Goghs irises in a Tiffany vase,
Bread and butter with marmalade
I'll be close to you ...
A wax slicked wick
Like wine rivulets sliding down your lips,
Linens sewn with sweat & secrets
I'll be close to you ...
Dawn dew kissing tulips
Plush beach sand your toes whisper & sift,
Like bones sleeping in a cript
I'll be close to you ...
No matter
Time or place or weather,
Like a ghost with attachment disorder
Bound & tethered,
I'll be close to you.
Place or time or weather,
Like a ghost with attachment disorder
I'll be close to you...
Like blood on the blade
Van Goghs irises in a Tiffany vase,
Bread and butter with marmalade
I'll be close to you ...
A wax slicked wick
Like wine rivulets sliding down your lips,
Linens sewn with sweat & secrets
I'll be close to you ...
Dawn dew kissing tulips
Plush beach sand your toes whisper & sift,
Like bones sleeping in a cript
I'll be close to you ...
No matter
Time or place or weather,
Like a ghost with attachment disorder
Bound & tethered,
I'll be close to you.
Written by SeaEntity1
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I like to
Wake up in the morning and
Drink some coffee
I
Take a big yawn
And then I’m
Feeling jolly
I
Got a feeling
I feel it often i
I feel apathetic
I feel so awesome
I wonder as I wander down the street
I sigh why
Then I..
Get back to living life
With a smile I’m alright
For a while it’s just right
It’s nice to be alive
I realize that it’s nice to live
I see why paradise is this
Surprises
Compromises
Desires Fantasized
Its life its love
Its wife’s its hugs
Its day to day setbacks
Its stress that’s overcome for once
i….. love……. Life……
everything’s alright
and it’s nice
and it’s light
and it’s bright
it’s quite a sight to see
it’s alright to be me
it’s mighty easy
say it with me please
I’m alright
I’m alright
I’m alright
I’m just fine
I like to
Wake up in the morning and
Drink some coffee
I
Take a big yawn
And then I’m
Feeling jolly
I
Got a feeling
I feel it often i
I feel apathetic
I feel so awesome
I wonder as I wander down the street
I sigh why
Then I..
Get back to living life
With a smile I’m alright
For a while it’s just right
It’s nice to be alive
Wake up in the morning and
Drink some coffee
I
Take a big yawn
And then I’m
Feeling jolly
I
Got a feeling
I feel it often i
I feel apathetic
I feel so awesome
I wonder as I wander down the street
I sigh why
Then I..
Get back to living life
With a smile I’m alright
For a while it’s just right
It’s nice to be alive
I realize that it’s nice to live
I see why paradise is this
Surprises
Compromises
Desires Fantasized
Its life its love
Its wife’s its hugs
Its day to day setbacks
Its stress that’s overcome for once
i….. love……. Life……
everything’s alright
and it’s nice
and it’s light
and it’s bright
it’s quite a sight to see
it’s alright to be me
it’s mighty easy
say it with me please
I’m alright
I’m alright
I’m alright
I’m just fine
I like to
Wake up in the morning and
Drink some coffee
I
Take a big yawn
And then I’m
Feeling jolly
I
Got a feeling
I feel it often i
I feel apathetic
I feel so awesome
I wonder as I wander down the street
I sigh why
Then I..
Get back to living life
With a smile I’m alright
For a while it’s just right
It’s nice to be alive
Sacred Contracts XXXVII: Happiness
It mattered not
that no one stood
upon my doorstep;
solitude was good
golden beautiful
I was Mistress
of my own Universe
My garden burgeoned
animals plundered
at my earthen fingertips
regardless whether ( or not )
the entry bell chimed
When I heard footsteps
on the porch after lifetimes
of imposters
I keyed the lock
faced a brave Master
of His own Solitude
extending all he could
expecting no thing returned
It mattered not if I opened;
He was content in offering
By accepting unconditional Love
our joy was multiplied
in non-expectant Trust
We were no longer
just Masters of Aloneness;
but, One in the Other's Universe
without losing our individual orbit;
This -
This is what's called Happiness
~
For Master Blaze and all he's given,
and our Universe House he's building.
💜
that no one stood
upon my doorstep;
solitude was good
golden beautiful
I was Mistress
of my own Universe
My garden burgeoned
animals plundered
at my earthen fingertips
regardless whether ( or not )
the entry bell chimed
When I heard footsteps
on the porch after lifetimes
of imposters
I keyed the lock
faced a brave Master
of His own Solitude
extending all he could
expecting no thing returned
It mattered not if I opened;
He was content in offering
By accepting unconditional Love
our joy was multiplied
in non-expectant Trust
We were no longer
just Masters of Aloneness;
but, One in the Other's Universe
without losing our individual orbit;
This -
This is what's called Happiness
~
For Master Blaze and all he's given,
and our Universe House he's building.
💜
Written by Ahavati
(Tams)
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