Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The Harvest

Poem: The Harvest

The trees are seen
with fruits of green
The harvest is still some time away
…some will not see that glorious day

Nature's usual cycle is in play
The harvest isn't meant for all
…the story of life and death stands tall

The un-harvestable replenishes the earth
for another season of rebirth
The harvested moves on to the tables
hungry mouths are willing and able

The cycle begins like before
…life and death are partners once more

The Bahamas

Poem: The Bahamas

The Bahamas is my home
I won't trade it for the world

The Bahamas is my abode
it's where the sun shines bold

The Bahamas is where I reside
and where the sea surrounds the pride!

The Bahamas is a place of dreams
and its islands are of historical fame

The Bahamas has been blessed
by peoples of the worlds' best

It is the islands of the multi-cultured
and the people are warm and historic

The Bahamas is protected by God
and Bahamians are thankful for his love

The Bahamas is a prosperous nation
thus, thanks to the Father of creation

The land of the sun, sand and sea
oh my Bahamas, it will always be!

Tainted Thoughts

Tainted thoughts Poem

Tainted thoughts of smear

Tainted minds of fear
Going strong in full gear
All the time - far and near

Nothing's right to belong
All's always dreadfully wrong
Tainted thoughts they go all strong

Tainted thoughts take a break
Hopeful visions of faith

A new day we gracefully make
Tainted thoughts of yesterday
Chaff of the spirit - the past ate

Fruitful thoughts are now new
Tainted thoughts - not renewed

Soul Searching

Soul Searching Poem

Engulfed by fickle circumstances…

Dominating the capricious stream

Nowhere but here in real-time…

Unable to go but with the flow

Peacefully isolated and invisible…

No one but me seems to give a damn

Completely searching deep within…

For answers hard to soothingly claim

A wonderful world of uncaring spirits…

Personalities known pass indifferently by

Not a gracious hail - or a warm and friendly smile…

Recently things were majestically different

I had it all like a prince…

Friends, family and the flattering like

I gave it loyally all…

To anyone in genuine need

Now all is revealingly gone…

The word is all over and out!

Phone stop ringing in a panic…

No one’s looking for poor me now

Thank God for the inspiring insight…

And the refreshingly welcomed new life!

Sortie

Poem Sortie

The forces of the enemy surround
Freedom of the besieged sounds
Escape through attack abounds
Fighting for freedom on blood grounds

Sortie after sortie
Dead man after dead man
The fighting ceased
Retreat for a while

An unnerving peace
Alive in hell
Courage to dwell
One way to home
Sortie again looms

At dawn, blood again haunts
Attacking the enemy
Paving the way to advance

Sorties for liberation
Victory and celebration
Sortie for peace
The triumphs increase

Sons

Sons Poem

Beloved Sons of Blessed Legacy

Exalted princes of creation substantial

...ordained to lead and seed accordingly

Sons of the soil and man’s blessed humanity

...sanctioned to rule in humbleness of heart

Grand protectors of the family faithful

...devine pride and noble heirs

Free to decide with clear conscience

...anointed kings of their lightful destiny

...likeness of the master’s purpose perfected

Boys of parents’ love and harvest fostered

...inheritors of a generously worthy legacy

...richful wealth and endless sustenance

Recipients of the crown of glory

...blessings in abundance with obedience

Sons of the quintessence of clout and force

...faithful providers and partners in love's field

Honorable men of the favored patriarchal line

...hopeful sons of earth adore their Creator

Chosen stock's true to the Father’s will

...majestic heads of modeled homes

...where virtuous instructions reigns

Children of God destined to serve loyal

…fearless advocates of truth and justice

...pious sons of the righteous words forever

Snake in the Grass

Snake in the Grass Poem

Wickedly venomous and underhanded
…snake in the grass ploddingly disguised
Counterfeit smiles and phony concerns
…patiently waiting to taste the next prey

Beautifully displayed outlook
…secretly plotting ugly schemes
Harm and sting underneath
…without a conscience and unforgiving

Pretending to be obliging and useful
…bait to lure without compassion
Snake in the weed vigorously maneuvering
…scattering seeds of iniquity and trouble

Cloaking its actual resolve
…fittingly bejeweled to mislead
Belly crawler and evil spirit
…creatively about to defeat

Discovered from a birds-eye view
…collected for a nest of a young hungry few
Snake in the grass eaten alive
…justified poetic way to die

2010,2011-2023,2024,2025... Dennis Arthur Dames