Submissions by Joseph-Zenieh
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
GOOD AND TIME
GOD AND TIME
We ask and think for long what God can be.
He can be goodness in its perfect form,
the perfect state of love, of help and care
and all what we can think of being good.
He is creation in its perfect form,
and wants to keep what He creates quite safe
to move in harmony in endless space,
safe from the trials of negation force.
The thought of time belongs to man on earth
as planets have their suns to turn around.
For God, there is no time to do a job.
There is an endless space where goodness rules.
...
We ask and think for long what God can be.
He can be goodness in its perfect form,
the perfect state of love, of help and care
and all what we can think of being good.
He is creation in its perfect form,
and wants to keep what He creates quite safe
to move in harmony in endless space,
safe from the trials of negation force.
The thought of time belongs to man on earth
as planets have their suns to turn around.
For God, there is no time to do a job.
There is an endless space where goodness rules.
...
#Christian
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WILL VERSE GIVE US LIFE?
WILL VERSE GIVE US LIFE?
What can we expect from this short life,
which is like a dream whose sense is vague?
We scarcely lie down when we wake up
quite amazed at what all that has been.
I've been serious and have used my time
among piles of books that gives me lots.
Most talented was my genius friend,
Father Denis, who taught me best verse.
He endowed me all what man would need
and did not depart till he got sure
that l would be as good as he wished
in a world where success is too hard.
I've continued in my...
What can we expect from this short life,
which is like a dream whose sense is vague?
We scarcely lie down when we wake up
quite amazed at what all that has been.
I've been serious and have used my time
among piles of books that gives me lots.
Most talented was my genius friend,
Father Denis, who taught me best verse.
He endowed me all what man would need
and did not depart till he got sure
that l would be as good as he wished
in a world where success is too hard.
I've continued in my...
#LifeAsAWriter
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THE WHITE CLOUD
THE WHITE CLOUD
White cloud, your glorious dew is bliss for all,
may our Lord give you the breeze you wish.
You float above the people who await
your matchless shade to give the cool they need.
What can those people do, but pray for you
to stay in your best shape and cheerful form?
You spray the drops of rain that quench their thirst
and feed their buds to bloom and dress their fields.
When you appear from far above the sea,
all sing and dance to welcome such a guest
whose gifts are springs of love and send their dew ...
White cloud, your glorious dew is bliss for all,
may our Lord give you the breeze you wish.
You float above the people who await
your matchless shade to give the cool they need.
What can those people do, but pray for you
to stay in your best shape and cheerful form?
You spray the drops of rain that quench their thirst
and feed their buds to bloom and dress their fields.
When you appear from far above the sea,
all sing and dance to welcome such a guest
whose gifts are springs of love and send their dew ...
#kindness
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PARENTS OR MANUFACTURERS ?
PARENTS OR MANUFACTURERS ?
Parents do imagine that their child
has no feelings inside him or sense.
They bring him to their life just to be
a faithful servant who should their view see.
Parents have feud, then the child should be
their new Romeo who should yield his life
to his parents not to sweet Juliet
as he can't submit to his own heart.
They brought him to life, and they have right
to dispatch him out of it again.
He's not more than a toy in their hand
whose cost was just a sweet night in bed.
They don't...
Parents do imagine that their child
has no feelings inside him or sense.
They bring him to their life just to be
a faithful servant who should their view see.
Parents have feud, then the child should be
their new Romeo who should yield his life
to his parents not to sweet Juliet
as he can't submit to his own heart.
They brought him to life, and they have right
to dispatch him out of it again.
He's not more than a toy in their hand
whose cost was just a sweet night in bed.
They don't...
#parent
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WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE CHILDREN ?
WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE CHILDREN ?
Children, why do parents bring you here,
to this world of trouble and headache?
Is it for the pleasure that they meet
when a male and female share one bed?
One finds himself stumbling in the world.
Care and fear fill his disturbing life.
He looks for someone to soothe his end,
and bring him a smile to his old age.
Those who have their needs and untold wealth
are so often engaged in their jobs,
crowding their income or seeking joy,
giving no attention to a child.
Man is selfish;...
Children, why do parents bring you here,
to this world of trouble and headache?
Is it for the pleasure that they meet
when a male and female share one bed?
One finds himself stumbling in the world.
Care and fear fill his disturbing life.
He looks for someone to soothe his end,
and bring him a smile to his old age.
Those who have their needs and untold wealth
are so often engaged in their jobs,
crowding their income or seeking joy,
giving no attention to a child.
Man is selfish;...
#LifeAsAWriter
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WHY DON'T WE ?
WHY DON'T WE ?
We don't think that man is weak,
and he shies to ask or speak.
We think just of what we need,
ignoring the others' hope.
Clouds that roam the upper sky
mingle with the clouds nearby,
pushing this and dragging that
so that none of them will drop.
Stars so far are clear and bright,
winking to attract the sight.
Each would like to help the rest
and not miss one of the group.
Why don't we help those who grieve?
Little push will make them live
to enjoy their lives and laugh
and we all...
We don't think that man is weak,
and he shies to ask or speak.
We think just of what we need,
ignoring the others' hope.
Clouds that roam the upper sky
mingle with the clouds nearby,
pushing this and dragging that
so that none of them will drop.
Stars so far are clear and bright,
winking to attract the sight.
Each would like to help the rest
and not miss one of the group.
Why don't we help those who grieve?
Little push will make them live
to enjoy their lives and laugh
and we all...
#love
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THE SPIRIT OF CREATION AND NEGATION
THE SPIRIT OF CREATION AND NEGATION
Our Lord has clearly shown us two main groups
as there are two chief powers in the world:
that which constructs, and that which will destroy.
We have to choose which side we belong to.
There is the side which builds as He has built
the universe and made its stars and moons.
The other side will strike a rock with rocks
and kill the dinosaurs and what was near.
There are the hands that stab and deform life,
that begin wars and kill a lot of men,
and hands that cure the eyes and raise the dead....
Our Lord has clearly shown us two main groups
as there are two chief powers in the world:
that which constructs, and that which will destroy.
We have to choose which side we belong to.
There is the side which builds as He has built
the universe and made its stars and moons.
The other side will strike a rock with rocks
and kill the dinosaurs and what was near.
There are the hands that stab and deform life,
that begin wars and kill a lot of men,
and hands that cure the eyes and raise the dead....
#spiritual
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THE TRUTH WILL MAKE YOU FREE .
THE TRUTH WILL MAKE YOU FREE .
I need the hand that always knows the truth
to lift me up to where the facts are known.
Then, l behold the truth which future life
will show in coming heaven, but from now .
So great will be the man whose earthly life
is plain and clear as his life in the sky .
He will have peaceful life both now and then ,
and nothing will remorse his future mind .
The earth will change to heaven if man lives
the truth that will be known in future life .
In heaven man will live as his heart feels ,
the...
I need the hand that always knows the truth
to lift me up to where the facts are known.
Then, l behold the truth which future life
will show in coming heaven, but from now .
So great will be the man whose earthly life
is plain and clear as his life in the sky .
He will have peaceful life both now and then ,
and nothing will remorse his future mind .
The earth will change to heaven if man lives
the truth that will be known in future life .
In heaven man will live as his heart feels ,
the...
#TruthOfLife
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BOTH ARE PURE .
BOTH ARE PURE.
What can be purer than a child ?
He has a heart so clean and white .
The snow that covers mountain peaks
is senseless and is not as clean.
A man's heart is as pure and soft;
the weak and pure are perfect twins.
Their father is the love of life
and mother's gaining this dear gem.
The child cries loudly when in fear
and resorts to his mother's skirt.
The man, when afraid of near death,
refuges to his Lord's calm shrine.
Attacked, a child will shout and scowl
to show his might and his great...
What can be purer than a child ?
He has a heart so clean and white .
The snow that covers mountain peaks
is senseless and is not as clean.
A man's heart is as pure and soft;
the weak and pure are perfect twins.
Their father is the love of life
and mother's gaining this dear gem.
The child cries loudly when in fear
and resorts to his mother's skirt.
The man, when afraid of near death,
refuges to his Lord's calm shrine.
Attacked, a child will shout and scowl
to show his might and his great...
#humankind
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BY FORCE, LIFE
BY FORCE, LIFE
Happy life is in my hand.
I can make it smile by force.
In my room no sun can shine
if the curtains are not drawn.
Days have taught me that this life
can't be treated with kind words.
Life destroys those who are kind
as its goal's man to annoy.
Life, my best days were when l
was so young and did not care
for your finger that would warn,
but l mocked your stupid glare.
At that time, l snatched what could
bring a smile to my glad mouth.
I'll do now what l did then,
mock you, life,...
Happy life is in my hand.
I can make it smile by force.
In my room no sun can shine
if the curtains are not drawn.
Days have taught me that this life
can't be treated with kind words.
Life destroys those who are kind
as its goal's man to annoy.
Life, my best days were when l
was so young and did not care
for your finger that would warn,
but l mocked your stupid glare.
At that time, l snatched what could
bring a smile to my glad mouth.
I'll do now what l did then,
mock you, life,...
#happiness
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WHO RULES THE UNIVERSE ?
WHO RULES THE UNIVERSE ?
Is it nature or a Lord so high ?
I prefer it to be a kind Lord.
Nature cannot feel ; it is mere laws ,
but the Lord will love and feel for man .
Nature will impose the hardest rules .
What is right in heartless way is done.
Man is not a rock, a tree or germs
that endure and have no tears to run.
Nature can't be lenient like a Dad
Who accepts insults to save His son.
He is ready to be hung on cross
and forgive those who gave Him the myrrh .
Who would like a robot as a mum
to endow...
Is it nature or a Lord so high ?
I prefer it to be a kind Lord.
Nature cannot feel ; it is mere laws ,
but the Lord will love and feel for man .
Nature will impose the hardest rules .
What is right in heartless way is done.
Man is not a rock, a tree or germs
that endure and have no tears to run.
Nature can't be lenient like a Dad
Who accepts insults to save His son.
He is ready to be hung on cross
and forgive those who gave Him the myrrh .
Who would like a robot as a mum
to endow...
#universe
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WHERE MAN LIVES !
WHERE MAN LIVES !
Where are we in this endless space ?
Where is the start ? Where is its end?
If our sun is so far off ,
and millions like it are strewn off ,
What can we guess about this space ?
Where are its depth and its extent ?
What can man be ? A creeping ant ?
I would love like that ant to be .
It may find itself in a field .
The field has limits it can see ,
and after all it has no mind ;
no more than that ants wish to find.
It is hard for man to look up
and see the space that extends far
with...
Where are we in this endless space ?
Where is the start ? Where is its end?
If our sun is so far off ,
and millions like it are strewn off ,
What can we guess about this space ?
Where are its depth and its extent ?
What can man be ? A creeping ant ?
I would love like that ant to be .
It may find itself in a field .
The field has limits it can see ,
and after all it has no mind ;
no more than that ants wish to find.
It is hard for man to look up
and see the space that extends far
with...
#TruthOfLife
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