Inspirational Poems (4,950)

Wordsmith and poets, weave-sew
Phrases-words, kneaded like dough
Mixed together, eased into verse
Poetry-descriptive, kind not a curse

Lyrics of songs, can't control fate
Lighthearted banter, can act as bait
Strung together, a storyline unfolds
Whatever the subject, gentle or bold

Words lead to a journey, possible delight
Encouraging followers, with hidden insights
As a patchwork quilt, tells those who know
Where fabric came from, the dressmaker sews

Memories, reminders from a former time of life
Gift giving pleasure, brings happiness not strife
Poets can tell a story, as song lyrics can weave
Dreams of hope and pleasure, joy another receives

So smile when you read, or sing a song for pleasure
Maybe it holds special words, you can treasure
From back in time, unlocking memories past
Triggering the mind, so special thoughts last

Written words so special, to memorize over time.
Woven by the wordsmith, to retain in the mind
Released into a moments, unlocking-images-signs
Yet all they really are, words strung to form a line.

Our life journey can affect us, in many ways
Each section taking, years-months-week or days
Could it be the places, we get chance to call home
Or is it the people, interchanged with as we roam

Was there a plan, or did we randomly pick a reason
Why we went in that direction, or based on the season
Coastal areas when warm sun and sand , was the lure
Or did we focus on isolation, solitude a wintery cure

Whatever the choice, maybe reminded by a scene
Or people we encountered, that hover in our dreams
Every moment, whether happy or sad will be recorded
In our memories to remember, special ones hoarded

In the closet of our mind, to pull out and make us smile
But were these the only reason, we travelled many miles
Experiences gained, and friends that we made and lost
These are the price, as moving on we paid the cost

Some we never forget, though other gradually must fade
from our daily thoughts, and at that time when we made
Those memories, that enriched our lives and made us whole
It is the journey that was important, not the outcome our goal.

Was I searching for something, as I moved from place to place
And sometimes my thoughts are jolted, when I recognize a face
Where do I know them from, or am I truly wrong and mistaken
I smile at them when it happens, glad about my journey's taken....

The planets shift
And I'm on deck
Opened my mail
Nothin but checks!

I've given up
All sense of fear
That's all played out
No purpose here

Prosperity
She's comin for me
Prosperity
Has been stalkin me

Holy wow
Cash in my hand
Next thing I know
I've bought some land

So here I go
I'm off-grid, livin
Organic food
It's got me spinnin

Prosperity
She's comin for me
Prosperity
Has been stalkin me

This is cool
I'm lovin life
Oh my lord
I'm my soulmate's wife

Abundance abounds
Everywhere
We split our wealth
Cuz we love to share

Prosperity
She's comin for me
Prosperity
Has been stalkin me

See energy flows
Where attention goes
And this is how
My money grows

Raised our vibe
Now it's all good
Harmonious tribe
As we all should

Prosperity
She's comin for me
Prosperity
Has been stalkin me

Prosperity
Caught up with me
Cuz Prosperity
Is MY energy

© September 21, 2020, L. Karriem

Suns down for the salad boys
sold like kings down the river
rolling rings and circus dust
for all the sisters know
its neo, neo
the games on in trio
e pluribus unum

Words speak many messages,
One might infer it one way,
The other another.
But the speaker or writer may
Want to convey
Something totally different.

Words are multi faceted
With a writer who is creative
It could create pictures,
Create vibes, create chaos,
Create despondency.
Create hope for things unknown.

But the absence of words
May convey even more greater meaning
For those pondering on silence
Trusting God's word
That all man's schemes be revealed
Even through the absence of words

All have a story to share, but time
outcome can change, leaving signs
Of path taken, the ups and downs
causing smiles, sometimes frowns

Marking time, no decisions made
some people important, others fade
Yet every step, choices lead a way
to goals and outcomes, every day

It's so important, to ourselves be true
without hurting other, gives us clues
Of right and wrong, and what to do
Treat others, as they should do to you

Sadly some people, don't really care
Make your decisions, with whom to share
Good and bad, the world has a mix
Sadly one person, alone can't fix

Yet every time, you do what's right
Quietly, without the need to fight
You'll feel better, and so you hope
Good overcomes, the majority of folk....

a smile is good for you -
when days seem rough and long -
a smile will give you joy -
replacing all the wrong
and make your life anew.

-

Into the abyss I travel with no ship nor sail.
The flowing seas below me or above.
The winds blowing around me nor they be profound to me still.
I fight the battle with no purpose though the life is lived and the stage set.
Now if only I may see what is hidden or under this veil.
I wish no harm and find all dire.
My thoughts require effort as though they tire.
Mind stainless while the soul becomes cracked.
Much to say yet language lost of all value.
The path hidden now, the season alien, the wonder colorless.
The sky painted, the trees animated, the care in this world limited.
Years consume days, seconds that of hours, while moments fade before arising.
Under I now sit, above I stand, and below I wonder.
Inspired by the few, angered by the masses, tired by the whole.
Tomorrow is never, while today only was, if only a moment could be forever.
Perhaps then, instead of now could be remembered.
The hue, not the shade, the shape nor the size, the value or name.
That beyond which is, through sight or touch, smell or taste, sound or otherwise.
Abyss before me, around me & within.
Nothing becomes everything.
In Lak'ech
~Myself

Someday you will understand
The outer sheen
Is nothing compared to inner beauty.
Because all from outside is until
The first rain ...
While what's inside
Is always shining!
Someday you will understand
Many statements
Are just empty sets of words.
Only those ones are true
That are coming from your heart.
Someday you will understand
That kindness and tenderness
Are manifestation
Of inner strength,
Not weakness.
Someday you will understand..

Madam! Keep your back straight.
Throwing the past on the altar,
Burn it silently,
Without regrets.
Pass to tomorrow
From yesterday..
Pass over the ashes of fire!
Does it still hurt ?!
Cannot be…
The fire is almost extinguished.
Smile please!
Look at yourself-
You are marvelous,
Aren't you?
Madam! Keep your back straight