Category: poem

What is a poem?

A poem is a form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and figurative language to convey vast meaning and emotion. Unlike prose, which uses language in a conventional and straightforward manner, poetry defies language norms to please, and sometimes shock, the reader.

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Psalm 22

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

O my God, I cry in the day time, but thou heartiest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.

But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didn’t deliver them.

They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.

But I am a worth, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

All they that see me laugh me to scorn; thy shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,

He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him; let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.

But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didn’t make me hope when I was upon my mother’s breasts.

I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother’s belly.

Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.

Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.

I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleavers to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have I closed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.

They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.

But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.

Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.

Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.

22. I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the congregations will I praise thee.

Ye that fear the Lord, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.

My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.

The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your hearts shall live for ever.

All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

For the kingdom is the Lord’s: and he is the governor among the nations.

All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.

A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.

They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.

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Proverbs 29

[29:11] A fool speaks all of his mind; but the wise holding back quiets it.

Proverbs 29

A man of reproofs who hardens (his) neck suddenly shall be shattered and not will be healing. When increased the righteous, rejoice the people; but when rule the wicked sigh the people. A man who loves wisdom gladdens his father; but a friend of harlots wastes wealth. A king by justice establishes a land, but a man (taking) bribes tears it down. A man who flatters on his neighbor, a net spreads for his steps. By transgression a man evil (is) a snare but the righteous sing and rejoice. knows The righteous the plea of the weak; but the wicked not do discern knowledge. Men of scorn puff against a city; but the wise turn away anger. (if) a Man wise disputes with a man foolish, even if he shakes or laughs and is no rest. Men of blood hate the blameless; but the upright seek his soul. all of his spirit bring out A fool; but the wise holding back quiets it. A ruler who listens to a word lying, all his ministers (are) wicked. The poor and a man of injuries meet together, (but) enlightens the eyes of both of them Jehovah. A king who judges with truth the weak his throne forever shall be established. The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a youth sent off causes shame to his Mother. When are multiplied the wicked, increases transgression; but the righteous their fall shall see. Correct your son and get you rest, and it will give delight to your soul. Where is no vision, are let loose the people. And the keeper of the law, blessed is he! by words not is corrected A servant; though he discerns, there is no answer. Do you see a man hasty in his words? More hope for a fool than of him! He who pampers from youth his servant also in his later days shall he be (his) successor. A man of anger stirs up contention, and a master of fury abounds in transgression The pride of man brings him low; but the humble spirit of takes hold of honor. He who shares with a thief hates his soul; an oath he hears, but not does tell (it). The fear of man brings a snare; but he who trusts in Jehovah is set on high. Many are seeking the face of the ruler but from Jehovah (is) the judgement of each man. (is) hateful to the righteous A man unjust and (is) hateful to wicked the upright way.

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Pretty Ugly Poem

I’m very ugly

So don’t try to convince me that

I am a very beautiful person

Because at the end of the day

I hate myself in every single way

And I’m not going to lie to myself by saying

There is beauty inside of me that matters

So rest assured I will remain myself

That I am a worthless, terrible person

And nothing you say will make me believe

I still deserve love

Because no matter what

I am not good enough to be loved

And I am in no position to believe that

Beauty does exist within me

Because whenever I look in the mirror I always think


Am I as ugly as people Say?

(now read bottom up).



By Abdullah Shoaib


single stanza of text

Rhyme Scheme: None

Metrical Pattern: None

Style: Free Verse

Techniques: alliteration, enjambment, & anaphora

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The Nightingale Pledge

I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.

Florence Nightingale, modified version of the Hippocratic Oath
Detroit, Michigan 1893

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God Bless the Red, White and Blue

Dear Lord, I’ve fought for freedom
for many nights and days
It’s now on bended knee I come to you
These words please hear me pray.

For all my friends and patriots
who never said a word
Just raised their hand and gave a nod
When they were asked to serve.

Please honor them and hold them
Your love keep them from harm
May they find some peace tonight
In Your loving arms.

For all who love this country
and stood up so brave and true
It’s only for her rights we fight
God bless the red, white and blue.

Amen

About Air Force Veteran Andrew Clark and What DAV Means to Him

Andrew Clark felt called to serve and defend the freedoms he cherishes. In 2001, Andrew enlisted in the Air Force and saw two deployments to Iraq. In 2003, he deployed with the Security Forces for Operation Iraqi Freedom, and deployed again in 2004.

Andrew’s service-related injuries – Traumatic Brain injury and epilepsy among them – have impacted his ability to easily navigate the course of his day. Thankfully, DAV has been there for Andrew. DAV helped him receive his full range of benefits, and today, Andrew pays it forward by helping other veterans through the DAV Chapter in his community.

Thanks to DAV, Andrew says
he wakes up with a purpose again.

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One Person Can Make a Difference

One Person can Make a Difference

one morning a man walked along
a beach covered with thousands
of starfish that had washed up
during a storm. Now they lay
dying in the sun.

He saw a young girl picking up the starfish one by one and
tossing them into the sea.
As he approached her he couldn’t help but ask, “Why bother?
There are too many of them.
You won’t make much of a difference.”

She picked up another starfish
and tossed it into the water.
Then she turned to the man and said,
“i made a difference to that one.”

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i had a dream

Also Known As "Footprints"

One night I dreamed a dream.

I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. Fore each scene, I noticed two  sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.

When the last scene of my life shot before me I looked back at the footprints in the sand. There was on one set of footprints. I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life. This always bothered me and i Questioned the Lord abut my dilemma.

“lord, You told me when i decided to follow You. You would walk and talk with me all the way. But I’m aware that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I just don’t understand why, when I need You most, You leave me.”

He whispered, “My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you.”

Margaret Fishback Powers, 1964

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Proverbs 31

[10] An able women who can find? And (is) far above gems her value.

The words of Lemuel King, the burden that taught him his mother. What my son? And what, the son of my womb? And what, the son of my vows? Not do give to women your might, or your ways to that wiping out kings. (It is) not for Kings, O Lemuel, (it is) not for Kings to drink wine, nor for princes to lust for strong drink; lest they drink and forget what is decreed and pervert the right of the sons of the afflicted! Give strong drink to one perishing and wine to the bitter of soul; let him drink and forget his poverty, and his misery not remember more. Open your mouth for the dumb, to the cause of all the sons fatherless. Open your mouth; judge righteously and defend the poor and needy. An able women who can find? And (is) far above gems her value. trust in her heart Her husband’s so that (of) gain no he has lack. She deals to him good and not evil, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax; and she works (with) delight (with) her palms. She is like the ships merchant; from afar she brings in her food. She also rises while (it is) still night, and gives game to her household, and a decree to her maidens. She has examined a field and takes it; from the fruit of her palms she plants a vineyard. She has girded with strength her loins, and has strengthened her arms. She tastes whether (is) good her gain; not does go out by night her lamp. her hands she has sent forth on the distaff and her palms have held the spindle her palms she spreads to the poor; and her hands she reaches to the needy. not she is afraid for her household of the snow; for all her household are clothed (with) scarlet, coverings she makes to herself fine linen and purple her clothing (is) is known in the gates Her husband, when he sits with the elders of the land. linen garments She makes, and sells; and belts she gives to the merchant. Strength and dignity (are) her clothing; and she laughs at the day to come. her mouth she opens in wisdom, and the law of kindness (is) on her tongue. She watches the ways of her household, and the bread of idleness not she does eat. rise up Her children and call her blessed; her husband, for he praises her. Many (are) the daughters who work ably, but you rise over all of them deceitful (is) charm and vain beauty (is), a woman who fears Jehovah, she shall be praised. Give to her from the fruit of her hands; and let praise her in the gates her works.

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Proverbs 30

[2] Surely (more) brutish I (am) than any man and not the understanding of a man is to me. And not I have learned wisdom, but the knowledge of holiness do I now.

The words of Agur the Jakeh son of the burden. Spoke the warrior to Itheil, (even) to Itheil and Ucal; Surely (more) brutish I (am) than any man and not the understanding of a man (is) to me And not I have learned wisdom, but the knowledge of holiness do I know. 

Who has gone up (to) Heaven and return? who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who made rise all the ends of the earth? What (is) His name? And what (is) name His Sons? 

Surely you know every word of God is tested; a shield He (is) to seekers refuge in Him. not Do add to His words, lest He reprove you, and you be found a liar. 

Two things I have asked from you; not do hold back from me before I die; vanity and the word of a lie remove far from me; poverty and riches not do give to my; tear for me bread of my portion; lest I become full, and deceive, and say, who is Jehovah? Or lest I become poor and steal, and violate the name of my God. 

not Do slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. A generation its father curses, and its mother not does bless; generation pure in its own eyes! and from its filth not is washed A generation O how lofty (are) its eyes! and its eyelids are lifted up, A generation swords (are its teeth, and knives its jaw teeth, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men, To the leech (are) two daughters (crying) Give! Give! 

Three (things) they (are) not satisfied; four not have said Enough! Sheol and the barren womb; the earth not filled (with) water; and the fire, not has said, Enough! The eye that mocks (his) father, and despises to obey (his) mother, shall pick it the ravens of the valley; and shall eat it the sons of the eagle. 

Three (things) they (are) to wonderful for me, and four not I know the way of; an eagle in the heavens the way of a snake on a rock; the way of a ship in the heart of the sea; and the way of a man with a virgin so (is) the way of a women adulterous; she eats and wipes her mouth and says, not I have done (any) evil. 

Under three (things) quakes the earth; under four not it is able to bear up under; a servant when he reigns: and a fool when he is filled with food; under a hated one when she is married; and a handmaid when she is heir to her mistress. 

Four (things) they(are ) little on the earth, but they (are) the wise ones of thoses made wise; the ants (are) a people not strong yet they prepare in summer their food; the rock badgers (are) a people not mighty, yet they make in the rock their houses; a king not is to the locusts yet they go out, in a swarm all of them. The lizard with the hands you can take and it (is) in palaces the king’s. 

three things They (are) that go well in a march, and four that go well in walking; a lion (is) mighty among beasts, and not he turns away from facing all; one girded in the loins and the goat he; and a king (when his) army (is) with him 

If you have been foolish in lifting yourself; or if you plot; (lay) hand on (your) mouth! For squeeze milk, out comes curds; and squeeze the noses out comes blood; and squeeze wrath it brings forth strife.

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Proverbs 28

[28:6] Better (is) the poor who walks in his integrity then the crooked of two ways, even (if) he (is) rich.

flee and none pursuing The wicked; the righteous as a lion are bold.

By transgression (in) a land, many rulers it (has); but by a man discerning, who knows, thus it is prolonged.

A man poor who oppresses the weak (is) a rain sweeping that (leaves) no food.

Forsakers of the law praise the wicked; but keepers of the law strive with them. men Evil not do understand justice. but those seeking Jehovah understand all.

Better (is) the poor who walks in his integrity than the crocked of two ways, even (if) he (is) rich.

He who keeps the law (is) a son wise, but a friend of gluttons shames his father.

He who increases his wealth by interest and by usury for the pitier of the week, gathers it.

He who turns aside his ear from hearing the law, even his prayers (is) an abomination.

One leading astray the upight in way an evil, into his own pit he shall fall; and the blameless shall inherit good.

(Is) wise in his own eyes A man rich; but the weak discerning examines him.

When rejoice the righteous, great (is) the glory; but when rise the wicked, will be sought a man.

He who hides his sins not will fare well, but one confessing and leaving has pity.

Blessed the man dreading (God) always, but the hardener of his heart falls into evil.

A lion roaring, and a bear charging (is) a ruler wicked over a people weak. A ruler lacking understanding even adds oppressions.

one hating unjust gain prolongs (his) days. A man pressed down with the blood of a soul, to the pit shall flee; do not let them uphold to him

He who walks blamelessly shall be saved; but the crooked in his two ways shall fall at once.

He who tills his ground shall have plenty of (with) bread but one pursuing vanities shall be sated (with) poverty

A man faithful shall be full of blessings but one rushing to be rich not shall be acquitted.

To regard faces not (is) good; and for a piece of bread will transgress a man.

hastens after wealth A man (with) an evil eye but not (he) knows that want will come on him

He who reproves a man afterward (more) grace finds; then he who flatters (with) the tongue.

He who robs his father or his mother, and says, not (it is) a transgression; a partner he (is) to a man who destroys.

The broad of soul stirs up strife, but one trusting on Jehovah will be made fat

He who trusts in his heart he (is) a fool; but he who walks in wisdom, he shall be delivered.

He who gives to the poor has no lack; but he who hides his eyes (shall have) many curses.

When rise the wicked, hides himself a man; but when they perish, multiply the righteous.