Paula's Poetry

  TROLLS AND OTHER STALKERS Today I realized how perturbed. yet Rising above annoyance was an Overall satisfaction of a job accomplished Later than needed, pushed by someone hurt, Letting it boil into malicious mischief Serious enough to call for immediate Action: clearing out debris Needed a long time ago During this, I thought how Oddly wonderful, I felt in blessing rather Then, carrying a grudge for work that Hardly needed to be added as a day's Event, but which gave me time Resting my mind from other problems. Serious a problem with a direness Turned into a labor of love Altering my view of the invading Letting my spirit be at rest and praying Keeping me in a state of grace. allowing Even a feeling of a euphoric state Resting in knowing all was again right. ~PLS/PCS~ 9/14/2020

  BE DIRECT Be aways candid and say what You mean, leave no words to rebut Dearest love of my heart Ever lost by hints, not smart Reality paints other shades Even my thoughts falter, downgrades Causing a wariness into nothing Told, leaves spirit shriveled, hushing. ~PLS/PCS~ 8/31/2020 All reactions: 13 Waqar Ijaz, Nancy Ndeke and 11 others 5 1 Share

  In the days of Sadness I am fortunate; I am easily bored Never been able to get aboard Trains of pity for a long ride Healing tears sent for a short cry Entering into a new desire and drive Daunting at first but to arrive Another step is always a brighter Yawning dawn when one is a fighter Sold on the grace and mercy God metes Over the mountaintops, we find treaties For life can be both a picnic and a battle Soar high in joy, holding tight, don't rattle Angels sent give words and protection Don't fear; your destiny is written; correction Negates only the needless, giving the flight Even when down, pushing up to more right Starts a new journey learning bold soon turns old Settled in knowing each step new 'til at the front of the queue. ~PLS/PCS~8/31/2021 All reactions: 15 Waqar Ijaz, Suzan Sandhu and 13 others Share

  LOVE LOST TO THE AGES Landing into a world of time Overcoming separation of prime Venturing forward at times brave Events seem too hard not to cave Love supreme, chips given a chance Over time recognizing the parlance Still a battle to fight, overcome, decide Time too long not a child, missing too as bride. Tumbling leaves in the wind as pages of life Open a story sometimes of love, sometimes of strife. Then into time comes the chips that fit into the heart Heart softened by sorrow, by care, unfurls as a dart Enters and pours out unconditional love from the ages Again, met, set, and match to finish a story's pages God's plan in action, turning sorrow into rapture End of times comes for all when the spirit is in capture Spirits arise to source to return, lesson learned or again returned? ~PLS/PCS~1/9/2021 No insights to show Boost a post Like Comment

 The Love of Poetry photo prompt July 10, 2023 Paula Shene Last Night Lost in thought on a new life As soon as I rid of shoe strife Shoes to pretend I am tall Twirling too fast, my downfall Nonetheless, tomorrow's the day. In a powder blue suit, my face gay Going into a new adventure, wedded Honoring tradition though bedded Too soon, but thankfully, the right groom. ~PLS/PCS~8.24.2023

 Marie Harris Thursday picture Prompt 8,17.23 - 8.20.23 Paula Shene Dan-de-Lions Dancing upon my lips and eyes A miracle of nature ready fly Never to doubt seeds on the wind - Delivering a healthy crop for mankind Eventually, knows if not too late  - Lay the roots for their continuation In pollination of substances by so-called Offensive bugs who are the grace given Nurturing each crop of the field so mankind Savors the bounty all from the creator above.  

  LOVE IS (Excerpt) In my Holy Book, I am adjudicated to pray for those who do me harm, to turn the other cheek, not once or twice but to forgive over and over and over I know society has its rules and regulations, as does God, but in this age of Grace, God calls us individuals to love, forgive, and pray for our enemies, including those who govern us. Pray that the Holy Spirit sent to indwell us can awaken and enlighten the world from its despair and destruction. We are all brothers and sisters, every single one of us. Those that choose to destroy wil...