Submissions by geraldinetaylor
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
6th Aug 2017 7:16am
6th Aug 2017 7:16am
The Strength of Samson
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The children of Israel, standing tall
Jericho and conquests beyond the fall
Possessing Canaan, equipped to defend
Tribes of twelve, of which they descend
From Joshua’s death to the Promised Land
False gods worshipped at every command
Returning to evil ways unpleasantly
God promised judges to bring victory
Israelites oppressed, Philistines of power
The appearing of an angel in a timely hour
The bearing of a son, promised to occur
Delivery from...
The children of Israel, standing tall
Jericho and conquests beyond the fall
Possessing Canaan, equipped to defend
Tribes of twelve, of which they descend
From Joshua’s death to the Promised Land
False gods worshipped at every command
Returning to evil ways unpleasantly
God promised judges to bring victory
Israelites oppressed, Philistines of power
The appearing of an angel in a timely hour
The bearing of a son, promised to occur
Delivery from...
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SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
6th Aug 2017 7:13am
6th Aug 2017 7:13am
Commandments of the Lord
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As was written, on Mount Sinai
As Moses stood on high, commandments of virtue
A shower of blessings, to bestow upon
As for the people, they adhered not
Unguided minds, an idolised calf of gold
Yet to unfold, in a moment of anger
Stones thrust down, sin was all around, though forgiveness abound
Two further tablets, inscriptions anew
Early on the mount, forty days and nights
At one with the father
Both food and drink – the absence of
From such a return, proceeding down ...
As was written, on Mount Sinai
As Moses stood on high, commandments of virtue
A shower of blessings, to bestow upon
As for the people, they adhered not
Unguided minds, an idolised calf of gold
Yet to unfold, in a moment of anger
Stones thrust down, sin was all around, though forgiveness abound
Two further tablets, inscriptions anew
Early on the mount, forty days and nights
At one with the father
Both food and drink – the absence of
From such a return, proceeding down ...
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SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
5th Aug 2017 6:56am
5th Aug 2017 6:56am
Drawn Out of the Water
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Of twelve disciples chosen
Assigned to greater work, toward the mountainside
Singled out from the multitudes
To them he preached, het others reached
To thus revere, with ears to hear
The voice of reason and that of truth
He preached the sermon, on that day
With love forever more, for blessed are the poor
Hardened hearts confound, undeserved are the proud
The righteous so to speak, a given kingdom to keep
The humble, they that mourn
That of grief that of sorrow,...
Of twelve disciples chosen
Assigned to greater work, toward the mountainside
Singled out from the multitudes
To them he preached, het others reached
To thus revere, with ears to hear
The voice of reason and that of truth
He preached the sermon, on that day
With love forever more, for blessed are the poor
Hardened hearts confound, undeserved are the proud
The righteous so to speak, a given kingdom to keep
The humble, they that mourn
That of grief that of sorrow,...
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SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
5th Aug 2017 6:55am
5th Aug 2017 6:55am
All Back to God
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Of such commandments from above
Obedience – a stream of love
Presented with abundant choice
Abraham obeyed God’s voice
A promised child of such a time
A standing test now would remind
The passing time yet would not falter
Offered gifts upon the altar
To Moriah, a land away
The sacrifice yet to obey
A calling forth to bring upon
No sheep or lamb, the chosen son
With all trust not put to fault
An angel brought him to a halt
Abraham followed...
Of such commandments from above
Obedience – a stream of love
Presented with abundant choice
Abraham obeyed God’s voice
A promised child of such a time
A standing test now would remind
The passing time yet would not falter
Offered gifts upon the altar
To Moriah, a land away
The sacrifice yet to obey
A calling forth to bring upon
No sheep or lamb, the chosen son
With all trust not put to fault
An angel brought him to a halt
Abraham followed...
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SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
4th Aug 2017 7:27pm
4th Aug 2017 7:27pm
To the Wilderness and Beyond
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Beyond the destruction, a journey to the south
The bearing of a promised child
Unto Abraham and Sarah, within their latter stage
The joy of Isaac
An awesome wonder
Hagar and son, of company within the tent
In playful sight, both sons adjoined
A jubilant feast, with Ishmael unkind, merriment declined
The yearning of honour, attention be sought
An imminent request, send them away
Instructions of sorrow, Abraham obliged
Mother and son to voyage on
Seek the...
Beyond the destruction, a journey to the south
The bearing of a promised child
Unto Abraham and Sarah, within their latter stage
The joy of Isaac
An awesome wonder
Hagar and son, of company within the tent
In playful sight, both sons adjoined
A jubilant feast, with Ishmael unkind, merriment declined
The yearning of honour, attention be sought
An imminent request, send them away
Instructions of sorrow, Abraham obliged
Mother and son to voyage on
Seek the...
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SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
4th Aug 2017 7:25pm
4th Aug 2017 7:25pm
The Tower of Babel
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A tranquil land, when the Earth was but few
Refreshing renewal, beginning anew
Noah and sons, grew to remain
Multiplied nation, so it became
Mountain of Ararat, water subside
A move to the east, with fears aside
Families therein, travelled afar
A settled plain in the land of Shinar
Bold decision, people of prime
Building themselves, for such a time
A great high tower, apparent worth
Be not scattered over all the earth
Work commenced, building the...
A tranquil land, when the Earth was but few
Refreshing renewal, beginning anew
Noah and sons, grew to remain
Multiplied nation, so it became
Mountain of Ararat, water subside
A move to the east, with fears aside
Families therein, travelled afar
A settled plain in the land of Shinar
Bold decision, people of prime
Building themselves, for such a time
A great high tower, apparent worth
Be not scattered over all the earth
Work commenced, building the...
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SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
4th Aug 2017 6:53am
4th Aug 2017 6:53am
Living Water
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From the city of Sychar, a stone throw away
Stood a welcomed wayside well
Jesus and disciples, took thy rest
A journey of news to tell
Disciples went on, to pay for foods
For then a woman came by
A Samaritan, a glazing glance
Still water to draw up high
The Messiah’s request astonishing
A drink to ask of her
Yet the water he would give
A living thirst quencher
Of water not drawn from the well
To cleanse the sins of men
Salvation gift, given...
From the city of Sychar, a stone throw away
Stood a welcomed wayside well
Jesus and disciples, took thy rest
A journey of news to tell
Disciples went on, to pay for foods
For then a woman came by
A Samaritan, a glazing glance
Still water to draw up high
The Messiah’s request astonishing
A drink to ask of her
Yet the water he would give
A living thirst quencher
Of water not drawn from the well
To cleanse the sins of men
Salvation gift, given...
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SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
4th Aug 2017 6:50am
4th Aug 2017 6:50am
The Flood
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Populated land of plenty
Yet hearts brimming with sin,
Dishonourable thoughts, unwholesome deeds
Blessings, provision, no gratitude thereof
The young mirrored such ways
Distaste all around, high and low, near and far
Preoccupied souls, distractions abound
Within such surroundings, righteousness remained
The remembrance of Noah, a passing of days, instructions foretold
An unfolding promise, destruction of old
A time for renewal, a solid ark to build
Call forth the chosen, the...
Populated land of plenty
Yet hearts brimming with sin,
Dishonourable thoughts, unwholesome deeds
Blessings, provision, no gratitude thereof
The young mirrored such ways
Distaste all around, high and low, near and far
Preoccupied souls, distractions abound
Within such surroundings, righteousness remained
The remembrance of Noah, a passing of days, instructions foretold
An unfolding promise, destruction of old
A time for renewal, a solid ark to build
Call forth the chosen, the...
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
3rd Aug 2017 6:46am
3rd Aug 2017 6:46am
Becoming Queen
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Eminent city of Persia, long live the King
A youthful Jewess, of parents passed
Resettled in her cousin’s home, under Mordecai’s care, as his own
To womanhood, the becoming of
The palace of Persia shall hold a feast, proud men shall gather
Prominent presence, echoes of entertainment
A heedless king of too much wine, a request for his Queen to dine
Such instruction declined
Continued unaligned, to behold of her beauty
Of customs contrary, of directions unwise
To dwell in the...
Eminent city of Persia, long live the King
A youthful Jewess, of parents passed
Resettled in her cousin’s home, under Mordecai’s care, as his own
To womanhood, the becoming of
The palace of Persia shall hold a feast, proud men shall gather
Prominent presence, echoes of entertainment
A heedless king of too much wine, a request for his Queen to dine
Such instruction declined
Continued unaligned, to behold of her beauty
Of customs contrary, of directions unwise
To dwell in the...
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UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
3rd Aug 2017 6:44am
3rd Aug 2017 6:44am
Dear Mum
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Oh how my mum is special to me, not only because she prepares my tea
The way she sings so happily, she’s who I’d like to grow to be
She’s so sincere a heart of gold, with loving care her arms unfold
Yet longing for those days of old, new-born gift that she did hold
A soft whisper, a gentle tone, with her love I’m not alone
On days away the first to phone, that loving place I call my home
Such gentle strokes to comb my hair, she’s attentive and so fair ...
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/dear-mum-new
Oh how my mum is special to me, not only because she prepares my tea
The way she sings so happily, she’s who I’d like to grow to be
She’s so sincere a heart of gold, with loving care her arms unfold
Yet longing for those days of old, new-born gift that she did hold
A soft whisper, a gentle tone, with her love I’m not alone
On days away the first to phone, that loving place I call my home
Such gentle strokes to comb my hair, she’s attentive and so fair ...
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STORY POEM
Published
2nd Aug 2017 6:58am
2nd Aug 2017 6:58am
School ‘Holly’ Day
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At quarter past eight, I thought I would be late
Yet it was still early in the morning
Become what may, of the school holiday
My grandfather Joe was still yawning
At quarter past nine, I really took my time
My bowl of porridge was awaiting
At five past ten, I woke up from my den
My grandmother Sue was still debating
At half past eleven, we reached the River Severn
The ducks on the bank were astounding
At twenty to twelve, we...
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/school-holiday
At quarter past eight, I thought I would be late
Yet it was still early in the morning
Become what may, of the school holiday
My grandfather Joe was still yawning
At quarter past nine, I really took my time
My bowl of porridge was awaiting
At five past ten, I woke up from my den
My grandmother Sue was still debating
At half past eleven, we reached the River Severn
The ducks on the bank were astounding
At twenty to twelve, we...
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UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
2nd Aug 2017 6:55am
2nd Aug 2017 6:55am
Seasons Anew
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Orbiting the Sun, as though it were a ring
Summer then autumn, winter and spring
Opposites exist, as in day and night
The tilting of the Earth, now gives way to light
Of the inner planets, are we relatively near?
Orbiting Earth around the Sun in a year
Complexities of life, numerous reasons
Varying sunlight does create the seasons
Tilt towards the Sun, daylight will appear
A period of summer for that hemisphere
Lush green...
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/seasons-anew
Orbiting the Sun, as though it were a ring
Summer then autumn, winter and spring
Opposites exist, as in day and night
The tilting of the Earth, now gives way to light
Of the inner planets, are we relatively near?
Orbiting Earth around the Sun in a year
Complexities of life, numerous reasons
Varying sunlight does create the seasons
Tilt towards the Sun, daylight will appear
A period of summer for that hemisphere
Lush green...
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