Positive or negative impact
Of our
Words has
Everlasting
Repercussions
Acrostic
Proverbs 18:21, The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Category: June 2018
Burden Lifter
Wind lifts fallen leaves
A smile uplifts a sad soul
Be a weightlifter daily
Haiku
Floral Fragrance
Flower in full bloom
Dancing in the summer breeze
Shared its fragrance
Haiku
A Golden Rose
This little flower wasn’t in the garden of a queen,
Or even in a place where it might be seen,
Yet it was beautifully dressed,
Looking it’s best, as if blessed,
Bringing joy where it dwelt,
Sharing fragrance with any who smelt.
Oh that I, daily might try, to be
An affinity, in similarity.
Rhyme
Facing Fear
For many a year
I lived with my greatest fear.
Controlled by his power,
I used to cower
At the thought of leaving him.
But as my eyes became dim,
I had to make a choice
To listen to him, or another’s voice
Who was telling me
From this fear I had to flee.
So as God held my hand,
I made a stand!
I faced that fear, told it to go.
It stared at me, and it said “NO!”
Knees shaking, I dug in my feet,
I was determined it to defeat!
I stood my ground,
New strength I found,
To conquer fear’s intimidating frown,
And make it shrink,and back down.
And then with God’s power I overcame,
I crushed that fear in Jesus’ Name!
Rhyme
The pathway to your greatest potential is straight through your greatest fears! —Craig Groeschel
Ensconced in Memories
Sitting in my chair
Remembering times spent
With you over the years
The good times and sad times
I count as blessings
As each time was as glue
Molding us together
Creating special memories
For us to hold and treasure.
Choka
Today’s Choice
What will you be today?
A beautiful bird
Singing a cheerful song,
Or a negative voice
That tears down others hopes?
What will you be today?
A beautiful flower
Sharing its sweet fragrance,
Or a cold bitter brook
Drowning in past regrets?
What will you be today?
A heart filled with love
Spreading joy to everyone,
Or just an empty shell
Casting shadows of doubt?
What will you be today?
The choice is yours alone.
You can change the world
Or let the world change you.
Syllabic Verse (6 syllables per line)
Stifled
I really want to draw
I really want to create
But my life says “No”
You really must just wait
Practicality wins
Creativity I abate
Syllabic Rhyme (6 syllables per line)
Ever Upward
On Excelsior!
Higher and always upward,
Though shades of night fall,
Your youth shall bring victory!
Though sadness and sorrow
Threaten in the storms of life,
Carry your banner high!
Faint thee not! Excelsior!
Your help comes from above!
Choka
(This poem was inspired by reading “Excelsior” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)
Quest
Walking thru this life
Following a trail of stars
Searching for my dream
Haiku
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 