The Masterpieces of A Masterpiece
The silence of the desert, that brings solace.
The unspoken language of wisdom.
The vastness of the sea, that brings bounty.
The unspoken language of lives.
The height of the mountain, that brings hope.
The unspoken language of dreams.
The brightness of the sun, that brings light.
The unspoken language of inspirations.
The serenity of the moon, that brings rest.
The unspoken language of solitude.
The boundlessness of the sky, that shows expansion!
The unspoken language of hope and peace!
As we vow in thanksgiving,
and sing a song of praise, we have to offer.
For the beauty, the bounty,
the majestic splendour, the grandness of purpose,
the useful existence of each breathe of life.
A beautiful universe, for the good...
" For dominion of mankind."
The Masterpieces of The Hands that carve,
The Masterpieces of A Masterpiece!
copyright@Crescenciana C. Ticzon-Bokhari
A Song of The Wind
A Song of The Wind
TO THE PROMISE OF PEACE
BY GOD
As you blow mightily with the strength of your hands
each breathe of life, surrenders with their dance.
As you blow mightily with the speed of your wings
each breathe of life, vows and sings.
As you blow mightily with the grace of your feet
each breathe of life, travels like a grand fleet.
Branches of trees swing,
in vigorous step with your song.
Wild grasses dance, like an accordion of
a musician playing infinitely long.
Whispers of mingling sounds
blend like strings of a guitar.
And as the gentle moon steals
the twinkling light of brilliant stars-
A violin's hymn is heard from afar...
A serenade flows...
A silent song...
An embrace from the above!
Have strength and peace...
"I am with you till the end of times."
copyright@Crescenciana C. Ticzon-Bokhari
What ' Papa ' Birds Do Best
What ' Papa ' Birds Do Best
A LESSON IN PATIENCE - WAITING
I looked out my window and what did I see?
Our private cardinal looking at me.
He cocked his saucy head as if to say:
'' I am being very bold, if that is o.k.''
'' I will be sitting here as long as I please,
enjoying the view from up in your trees.
I always guard my mate and our nest,
because that is what 'Papa' birds do best.''
'' I have seen a fellow pointing something at me,
I wonder: what in the world does he see?
No matter how long I keep sitting up here,
I will never know, so what should I fear?''
Just as suddenly as our cardinal came,
he flew away, never to know his fame:
Bright shiny feathers and jet black beak,
to be viewed by many in photos so sleek.
Later I looked out my window and what did I see?
Nothing but green leaves looking at me.
No cardinal...lately he seldom hangs around.
Wait! What is that I hear - a chirping sound?
'Mama' bird is doing what she does best,
tending her 'baby' - with worms no less.
'Papa' now guards his family and their nest,
because that is what 'Papa' birds do best!
copyright@Janet Gladys Gosney
To Prune...or Not To Prune?
To Prune...or Not To Prune?
In our backyard a gangly hibiscus blooms,
yet in its shadow, a crisis looms:
' To prune..or not to prune?'- of all things!
Consternation that question brings.
Our son took a simple stick one day -
Stuck it in a pot - not a word did he say.
That simple stick just grew and grew...
Some say: '' Impossible - there had to be two!''
But with my own eyes I saw ' it ' planted.
Nothing mysterious - nothing slanted.
Just ONE plain old stick stuck in a pot.
The end of the story ? Not by a long shot!
Sadly our son left this earthly scene
shortly before that stick turned green.
He never saw its voluptuous spread,
although seldom watered and never fed.
Its long arms reach out as if to say:
'' Hello , Mom. Have a good day.''
On its branches gorgeous blossoms abound -
Not just ONE color - TWO are found!!
Cascading like fireworks on July 4th...
Every which way - South, East, West and North.
Two colors blending like symphonic strains
or cathedral windows flaunting their panes.
From that simple stick stuck in a pot -
From that ' miracle ' twig we learned a lot.
PINK and WHITE flowers sway in the breeze,
We relish moment - their beauty seize.
Impossible? Not ONE stick? You say TWO?
The mystery is unsolved - it is up to you.
Think what you will, but thanks to our son
And our Great Creator - nature won!
copyright@Janet Gladys Gosney
An Everlasting Peace...
An Everlasting Peace...
A WITNESS
TO A BEAUTIFUL UNIVERSE
CREATED BY
GOD
Dawn appearing, sun rays rising bright.
Birds song welcoming...
grasses, waving to the wind,
everything in a fleeting clouds' shadow.
Moving!...LIFE!
A scene so enchanting as if, it is part of the land
free from a mans' plow!
Is it really is?!
Grasses in abundance, galaxy of wild flowers.
Big trees hugged in stream shores,
floating, like green islands.
Abundance!...LIFE!
Dancing water waves.
Singing deserts' echo.
Beaming mountain songs.
Prairies feeling of vastness.
Windswept freshness.
Abundance of peace!
An everlasting peace.
An essence of lure.
A sense of belonging to nature.
Everlasting peace!
Is it free from a mans' plow?!
copyright@Crescenciana Cruz Ticzon-Bokhari
It's Springtime
It's Springtime
DEDICATED TO
THE
BEAUTY OF NATURE
It's springtime and I am in the mood,
For many great and wonderful feeling.
My soul is embedded with sweetness!
I am in the mood for this great season.
A Season of Wonders and Renewal...
It's springtime and the beauty of spring,
Reminds and beckons us
To stop and find solace!
To listen to the constant chirping of birds,
To smell roses and lilies in bloom.
It's springtime and nature offers great wonders.
The wonders of emerald green trees,
Branching out, with
a message of
Love, Faith and Hope...
A constant reminder of,
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow...
It's springtime
And our promise to our LORD is fulfilled.
As He commanded us to be kind.
To love everything around us.
Including this beautiful springtime and,
We Find Life Everlasting!
copyright@Charito S. Capiral-Benipayo
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